

The Jon Gordon Podcast
Jon Gordon
Positive Mindset and Leadership Strategies to Help You Overcome Challenges and Make a Greater Difference! Hosted by bestselling author, Jon Gordon.
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May 17, 2020 • 1h 1min
Coach Mack Brown | Little Things Matter
Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Hall of Fame Coach, Mack Brown. Mack is currently the Head Coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Team. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Almost every point Mack shares has an important lesson that you can apply to your life, your team and your relationships. Pay attention because there's a lot of gems here. Let us know what your biggest takeaways are. Tag Jon Gordon and Coach Mack Brown on social. Be sure to also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast on iTunes or wherever you list. It's free! We release new episodes with the best of the best each week. Connect with Mack Brown: https://twitter.com/coachmackbrown https://www.instagram.com/coachmackbrown/ Connect with Jon Gordon: https://twitter.com/jongordon11 https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11 https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage TAKE YOUR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL... If you want to take your life and leadership to the next level and turn ideas into actions, join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program. Each month Jon hosts a LIVE interactive coaching online where he teaches on a success strategy and answers your direct questions. It's all about helping you take action and move forward. Go to jongordoncoaching.com to learn more.

May 13, 2020 • 1h 11min
Trent Dilfer | The Winning Process
Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon talks with Trent Dilfer. Trent is a former NFL Super Bowl winning quarterback who played 14 seasons. While what he did is impressive, what he's doing now is even more. Trent shares some amazing perspectives on leadership, raising the standard for yourself and others, how to train others up and so much more. If you find value in this episode, let us know. Tag Trent and Jon on social. You can also subscribe to The Positive University Podcast for free in iTunes or wherever you podcast. We release new episodes each week. https://twitter.com/dilfersdimes https://twitter.com/jongordon11 If you want amplify your leadership impact, we have a free download that you can access now. It contains 9 practices that make great leader great. Download it for free at jongordon.com/9practices

May 10, 2020 • 27min
John O'Leary | In Awe - Unleashing Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy in Your Life
Once expected to die, our guest today now teaches people how to truly live. Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with John O'Leary. O'Leary is an acclaimed speaker, bestselling author and incredible human with an amazing story that will not only inspire you but help you to recognize the blessing of your life. The perspective that O'Leary shares after having most of his body severely burned, fingers amputated and still being able to overcome and find joy is a lesson for us all regardless of the challenges we face. Be sure to grab a copy of John O'Leary's new book "In Awe." In it, O'Leary shares how to rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. It's available anywhere books are sold or at readinawe.com O'Leary's message is so good, we ended up having him dive deeper and teach more in our Mentor Coaching Program. It was phenomenal, especially the Q&A. If you join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program you can get archived access to that recording, previous sessions and future monthly LIVE teachings, including the interactive ability to ask questions with Jon Gordon and our guests. Just go to JonGordonCoaching.com

May 6, 2020 • 45min
Chip Kelly | Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Get Better
On this episode Jon Gordon interviews Chip Kelly. Chip is the Head Football Coach of the UCLA Bruins. There's a lot of great insights on this one that you can apply to stepping out of your comfort zone, building a great team and helping others achieve greatness. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review in iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can can catch past episodes with guest such as Matthew McConaughey, PJ Fleck, Allie Long and more. Our featured resource this week is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with an encouraging message to help you stay positive. You can sign up at dailypositive.com

May 3, 2020 • 35min
Rich Redmond - Real Inspiration Gets Results
Today's Positive University Podcast guest is Rich Redmond. Rich has been the touring/recording drummer with multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean for nearly two decades. He has recorded 26 #1 radio hits and plays to millions of fans per year in iconic venues across the globe. Rich has also worked with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Luke Bryan and many more. Rich is also a busy speaker, author, producer, songwriter, label owner, educator, and actor. Rich shares some fantastic advice on pursuing your dreams, finding your purpose, and becoming the best at what you do. Connect with Rich at: Web https://richredmond.com/ Social: @richredmond Get Rich's book "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" Featured Resource: Take action and get results! Join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program. Every month Jon hosts a LIVE group coaching session online where he teaches on a specific topic that will help you grow personally and professionally. The key is that you'll learn how to take ideas and turn them into actions and results. Learn more and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com

Apr 30, 2020 • 32min
Matthew McConaughey - The Mindset to Overcome
In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Matthew McConaughey. Matthew really doesn't need an introduction but... he's an Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in iconic movies such as Dazed and Confused, We Are Marshall, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Wedding Planner, Dallas Buyers Club and so many more. Matthew shares his advice for dealing with challenges, especially in the midst of the pandemic we're all facing. He also talks about the importance of preparation, his faith, his role as Minister of Culture at the University of Texas and much more. This conversation is a fascinating "behind the scenes" look at how Matthew thinks and approaches life. His perspective and mindset to overcome will definitely benefit you in a powerful way. If you enjoy this episode, share it to encourage others. You can also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen to podcasts so that you can get notified of future episodes. We release them each week and it's 100% free. Connect with Matthew McConaughey via: Twitter https://twitter.com/McConaughey Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey Connect with Jon Gordon via: Web http://www.jongordon.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/jongordon11 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jongordon11

Apr 28, 2020 • 38min
Get Your Mind Right with Todd Durkin
On this episode Jon Gordon talks with Todd Durkin. Todd is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 an award-winning health and human performance facility where he works with high-profile clientele and elite professional athletes, including more than seventy-five NFL and twenty-five MLB players. This episode is all about high performance principles to become your best self, mentally, physically and spiritually. Todd shares his 5 P's of peak performance, what it takes to be great, what he says to the best of the best to help them become even better and more. To get more of Todd's advice, be sure to order a copy of his new book "Get Your Mind Right: 10 Keys to Unlock Your Potential and Ignite Your Success." It releases in early June but you can pre-order it now anywhere books are sold. If you liked this episode, let us know! Share it with others and leave a review on iTunes. While you're there, be sure to click that subscribe button so you get notified of future episodes as they are released. TURN IDEAS INTO ACTIONS AND ACTIONS INTO RESULTS If you want to amplify your personal and professional success, head over to jongordoncoaching.com where you can learn how to get coached by Jon Gordon! Each month we host LIVE group coaching sessions online where Jon helps you turn ideas into actions and results.

Apr 26, 2020 • 1h 25min
A Conversation about God with Erwin Raphael McManus
Welcome to a special edition of the Positive University Podcast. It's a conversation about God, answering questions from Atheists, with Jon Gordon and Erwin Raphael McManus. Erwin McManus is the pastor of Mosaic in LA. Jon and Erwin have known each other for 15 years and have had many conversations like this but this is the first time they are doing it publicly. This isn't just a conversation about God, it's a conversation about some of the tough questions about God, religion and faith. Questions like: Why would God allow something like this to happen? Why is there suffering? Where does Sacrificial Love come from? Good vs Evil and is there Good without God? Why religion? Why we're afraid to die? Whether you are a person of faith or someone with seeking answers, this episode will impact you in a profound way. Make sure you listen to the end as Erwin's answer about death will give you a new outlook on life.

Apr 24, 2020 • 59min
P.J. Fleck - Creating a Pattern of Greatness
On this episode Jon Gordon interviews P.J. Fleck. P.J. is the Head Football Coach at the University of Minnesota. This is a super charged episode where P.J. shares what has helped him establish a pattern of greatness in creating winning teams. SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW When you're done listening, be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen. It's free! We'd appreciate it if you would rate it and leave a review too. And of course, if you enjoyed it share it with others. ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING If you want to become a positive leader and create positive results like P.J. Fleck, attend our upcoming Power of Positive Leadership VIRTUAL TRAINING on May 13 and 14th from 1-4:30pm each day. This is not a webinar. This is not a lecture. This is a live, interactive leadership training where you'll learn, share and interact with other leaders! Get the details and sign up at popltraining.com

Apr 21, 2020 • 25min
Bonus: Jon Gordon Shares #1 Predictor and Factor of Success
A special message Jon Gordon shared as part of Pete Vargas' RISE UP CHALLENGE. After you listen, go sign up for FREE access to the RISE UP CHALLENGE so you can benefit from watching other top speakers / thought leaders as they share message, like Jon's, to help you create success NOW!


