The Jon Gordon Podcast

"My life is only a miracle if I can be a miracle for others." - Austin Hatch On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Austin Hatch. Austin has the rare distinction of being someone who has survived two plane crashes. The odds of this happening are almost unimaginable. Yet as miraculous as this is, the doctors believe it was even more miraculous that Austin not only walked again but graduated high school, attended Michigan, and joined the basketball team. His story is amazing but even more powerful his perspective on life after surviving the crashes which took the lives of his mom, dad, brother and sister. You'll definitely be encouraged by what Austin has to share.    Featured Resource: If you want to develop a more positive perspective in your life, check out this episodes free resource. It’s The Power of a Positive You 7 Step Action Plan. It's a simple plan to help you make positive changes in your life and to Get results by taking zoom focused actions. You can download it for free at jongordon.com/plan

On this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Case Keenum, a quarterback for the Washington Redskins NFL team. He played college football for Houston, where he became the NCAA's all-time leader in total passing yards, touchdowns, and completions.    This is a really insightful interview where Case talks about his journey, achieving your dreams, playing for more, listening to truth vs the lies of fear and doubt and so much more.    Case is a great example of the best of the best. If you want to discover the 11 traits of what the best do better than everyone else, pick up a copy of Jon Gordon’s book, Training Camp. It’s real-world wisdom on what it takes to reach true excellence and how you and your team (your work team, school team, or family team) can achieve it. You can learn more here.   As you listen to this episode, Share you thoughts and Tag @jongordon11 - We’d love to know what impacts you most.   Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast and leave a review in iTunes or wherever to listen.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Dave Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing one of the world's leading sports & entertainment marketing agencies, which he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. Dave is also a renowned speaker, bestselling author and award winning humanitarian.   This interview is value packed! There’s so much wisdom in what Dave shares about finding fulfillment in life and achieving your true potential. This is from a guy who achieved everything he wanted, lost it all, regained it and discovered what matters most along the way.   As you listen, Share you thoughts and Tag @jongordon11 - We’d love to know what impacts you most. If you’re on Instagram, post a screen shot too!    Want to get notified when we release the next Positive University episode or when we share resources? Jump on PositiveUniversity.com where you can sign up.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Cathy Parker, author of the book Northern Lights. Cathy is also the founder of two non profits, Athletes to Champions and Beyond the Ballfield to help athletes and their families deal with the realities of sports and use their influence for good. This interview is about more than Cathy’s story, it's a reminder that we are sometimes called to the most unlikely of causes and to believe in something a little bit bigger that ends up changing our own lives and the lives of others for the better in some of the most unexpected ways.   Connect with Cathy at https://cathybparker.com/   Access more interviews at https://positiveuniversity.com/   SHARE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN As you listen, Share you thoughts and Tag @jongordon11 - If you’re on Instagram, post a screen shot too. We’ll be picking a few people at random to win a free book.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks Rob Pannell. Rob is by far one of the greatest lacrosse players in the world. He’s an MVP, record setter, and a true champion on and off the field. Listen in as Jon and Rob talk about what the best do better than everyone else and the importance of controlling the controllables.   This episode is brought to you by Positive Brands, featuring our STAY POSITIVE and POSITIVE WARRIOR shirts and wristbands so you can wear and share your positivity with others! Go to PositiveBrands.com to check out the latest gear today!

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Bedros Keuilian. He went from escaping Communist Soviet Union and dumpster diving for food to becoming the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest growing franchises. He's a successful investor and the bestselling author of Man Up. His story is not only compelling, it's also packed with life and leadership lessons that everyone can benefit from.  Bedros is all about taking action and helping you rise to your fullest potential in business and every other aspect of life. Share As You Listen As you're listening in, be sure to share your takeaways on social and tag @JonGordon11 and @BedrosKeuilian or include #PositiveUniversity. And while you're at it, be sure to subscribe to Positive U on iTunes and rate it plus leave a review. Resource Links: https://bedroskeuilian.com/ https://manup.com/ http://jongordon.com/ Access additional Positive University Interviews at https://positiveuniversity.com/    

Truett Cathy was once asked, "How do you know if a man needs encouragement?" His answer, "If he's breathing."  In this short bonus Positive Moment, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks about the power of encouragement and how we need to receive and give it today.  www.jongordon.com www.positiveuniversity.com 

On this Positive University Podcast episode, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Tony Bennett, head coach of the University of Virginia men’s basketball team who won the 2019 NCAA championship. After you listen to what Tony shares, you’ll understand why he’s such an effective coach. His wisdom and insights on life and leadership are profound. so Grab a pen or fire up your notes app and get ready for this one! Speaking of leadership, if you want to become a better leader… one who creates positive results and thrives during challenges and change… we want to encourage you to read Jon Gordon’s bestselling book, The Power of Positive Leadership and attend one of our upcoming 1-Day Leadership Training events. It’s a results driven, action-packed day where you’ll learn how to implement the Power of Positive Leadership’s proven 7 part framework for success. Just go to PowerOfPositiveLeadership.com for details on the book, training, our certified trainers program and more.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with LaChina Robinson, a college basketball and WNBA analyst and reporter for ESPN. She's a dynamic TV personality, communications strategist, and keynote speaker.   During this conversation she shares some of the lessons she's learned from  successfully transitioning from a star athlete to a respected broadcaster. She talks about the importance of embracing your uniqueness, becoming your own brand, why you need to ignore the critics, how to fight negativity, self care and a defining moment in her life that helped her excel when she wanted to give up.   LaChina is a great example of someone who creates their world from the inside out. Like LaChina, you can too when you realize that you have the power to transform any environment you are in. You can be the coffee bean! To learn how, grab a copy of the new book, The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon and Damon West. It's a simple lesson to create positive change. Go to coffeebeanbook.com

On this episode Jon talks with 3 courageous women who beat cancer. What makes this conversation so powerful is not just the stories that each of these amazing women share but how they embraced the power of positivity to overcome their challenges. It's also enlightening to hear the latest cancer treatments and how they are producing better outcomes for some. While cancer is the topic of this episode, what it's really about is how we choose to respond to adversity in our lives. It's a call for us to see things differently and to act accordingly. To turn adversities into victories, obstacles into opportunities and Problems into possibilities.   www.positiveuniversity.com