The Jon Gordon Podcast

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Nick Nurse, the Head Coach of the NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors.   This is a power packed episode with great takeaways as Nick gives us an inside look at what made the Toronto Raptors a championship team. He shares the keys to getting a team to believe in and buy in, the importance of trying new things, the benefits of collaborative leadership, why as a leader you must feed your team with positivity and so much more. This episode is also a lesson in your past preparing you for your future. While many see Nick as an overnight success, he spent years of working in his craft of being a coach. So, you could say he's an overnight success 27 years in the making. :)    Nick Nurse is a great example of being like The Coffee Bean. He's someone who creates positive change, overcomes challenges and transforms the environment around him. If you want to learn how to create positive change, we encourage you to pick up The Coffee Bean, a new book by Jon Gordon and Damon West. It's a short read with a profound message. Go to CoffeeBeanBook.com    Access more Positive University Podcast episodes at www.PositiveUniversity.com

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Dr. Zach Bush, one of the most compelling medical minds working to improve human health today. This interview and what Dr. Bush shares about the science of health, disease, glyphosate, food allergies and healing the gut is truly fascinating. As one of the nations only triple board certified physicians, he knows his stuff! You definitely want to listen close to this one. It's going to blow your mind. But here's the thing, don't keep what you hear to yourself. Share this episode with others. We'd also love to hear from you. Post on social and tag @jongordon11 with what stood out to you most.  Resource: Regenerative farming allows farmers to make $400/acre instead of $40 now. The mission of Farmers Footprint is to reclaim 5 million acres of land. Healthy soil healthy bodies-minds helps farmers too. Check it out. It could be the solution! About ZACH BUSH, M.D.: Zach Bush MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into our modern disease epidemics, as well as human health and longevity. His business innovation and educational mission provide a foundation of cutting-edge philosophy and science for a grassroots movement that will change our business and legislative structures, and ultimately up-shift consumer behavior to bring about radical change in the mega industries of big farming, big pharma, and Western medicine at large. Learn more at https://zachbushmd.com/   

On today’s episode Jon talks with Mike Levine, Co-Head of Sports at CAA, one of the largest and most dominant talent and sports agencies in the world. Mike, also know as “Vino” is a pioneer, visionary and leader whose innovative marketing deals and acquisitions of top talent have helped CAA sports achieve phenomenal success. on a personal note, Mike was Jon’s teammate on the Cornell lacrosse team and they have known each other since they were 18 years old. During this interview Mike shares about his rise, what it takes to succeed at a high level and what he’s learned along the way. Mike is a guy who takes action and that’s a big aspect of progress and success. To help you do the same, be sure to check out our downloadable Action Plans that accompany Jon Gordon’s bestselling books. They are guides that help you take the ideas in the books turn them into actions and results! Go to jongordon.com/actionplans for details.

On today’s episode Jon Gordon talks with 5 time NBA champion and LA Sparks Head Coach, Derek Fisher. Derek's vast experience with championship teams has taught him a lot about what real success looks like as an individual and as a team member. He shares lessons he's learned along the way and the importance of embracing failure to become who you were ultimately created to be. No matter where you are in life, if you're riding the wave of success of struggling to find your way, you'll be encouraged by what Derek has to say. Speaking of encouragement,  we want to encourage you to wear and share your Positivity with a STAY POSITIVE or POSITIVE WARRIOR shirt from PositiveBrands.com. There are multiple styles and colors to choose from as well as wristbands that will inspire you and others with the power of positivity! Go to PositiveBrands.com to check them out and order your positive apparel today.     Connect with Derek at www.derekfisher.com    A few quotes from this episode:   Being a good leader isn't about being the best player.  Great team members don't compete against their teammates. They contribute to winning together.  Success is fleeting. It's not a final destination. If you want to have a winning team, you have to be a connected team.  Many teams that win and then don't win again, it's because they become disconnected.  It doesn't matter if you excel but your team loses.  Stop chasing everyone opinion of what success should look like for you. Chase your success. You don’t think of mistakes and failures as opportunities when they are happening but God uses them to better us and help us to become who we were created to be. Everybody goes through struggle. It's the struggle that makes us stronger (if we let it).  Success is helping others grow.

On today’s episode Jon talks with Josh McCown. Josh has spent 17 years in the NFL, most recently as a quarterback for the New York Jets. His story of perseverance, overcoming, and trials leading to opportunities is not only inspiring but also illustrates a mindset and work ethic for success that can benefit us all. As a special bonus to accompany this Positive U episode, we want to offer you free access to Jon Gordon’s Training Camp Online Video Training Program when Jon walks you through the eleven traits and habits of success from his bestselling book, Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else. Just go to www.jongordon.com/trainingcampfree for instant access now.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with former Navy SEAL Nick Hays about high performance lessons and habits that will help you become an elite leader and create an elite team. Nick combines his military training and Harvard Business school education into practical, effective strategies to motivate, adapt and overcome. Pick up a copy of Nick's new book ELITE: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL

Life started out living as Nigerian royalty but took a dramatic turn. After the loss of his father at the age of 5, Remi Adeleke moved to the United States and was raised by his single mother in the Bronx. He eventually started getting into trouble and dealing drugs as a teen.  After his life was threatened from a drug deal that went bad at age 19, Remi decided to join the military with one goal in mind, becoming a Navy SEAL. However, there were a few obstacles he needed to overcome. He couldn't swim, he was thin, and he didn't have the academic scores the elite special operations unit required. He overcame and with a lot of work, his perseverance paid off.  His is an inspiring story of true personal transformation. At every turn, including throughout his naval career, Adeleke found a way to overcome the odds, even when it didn’t make sense.  RESOURCES: Pick up Remi's new book TRANSFORMED Follow Remi on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter  

He's worked with John Maxwell, Dave Ramsey and learned from many of the best leaders on the planet. He's Ken Coleman, host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast.  In today's Positive University Podcast with Jon Gordon, Ken shares the power of The Proximity Principle, the proven strategy that will lead to a career you love.  Pick up Ken's new book here. Learn more about Ken at KenColeman.com About Ken Coleman: Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast. An acclaimed interviewer and nationally syndicated radio show host, Coleman equips, encourages, and entertains listeners through thought-provoking questions, helping them discover what they were born to do, pursue their passions, and ultimately land their dream career. He joined Ramsey Solutions in 2014 and is the author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. You can follow him on Twitter at @KenColeman, on Instagram at @KenColemanShow, and online at kencolemanshow.com or facebook.com/kenColemanShow.

Donna Orender was formerly president of the Women's National Basketball Association and senior vice president of the PGA. She has been recognized as one of the top 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports and one of Newsweeks100 most Influential people in the business of sports. She is also the author of WOWsdom.  Learn more about Donna at www.orenderunlimited.com Learn more about Jon Gordon at www.jongordon.com  A few quotes from this episode: Every experience you have, the good and the bad, teaches you something. You can always change your circumstances. No one creates success alone. You have to have a sense of where you want to go and the courage to say it out loud.  It’s the roads that we don’t take that give us the greatest regret. To never have tried is far worse than trying and not making it. As a leader, you have to connect people to a common belief.  Give people and excuse to say YES! Don’t let the 20% of negative people distract you from serving the 80% of positive people.  You have to create a positive belief system.  If you want success, you have a stake in achieving success. Dedication, determination and effort really matter. Remember who you are and what you bring to the table. 

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Jesse Itzler. You'll learn: Why Jesse has only eaten fruit until noon for the past 27 years. What Jesse's journey was like going from distributing demo tapes to being broke and sleeping on 18 couches and eventually founding a private jet company, selling a product to Coca-Cola, and owning the Atlanta Hawks.  Jesse's mindset of personal responsibility and success. Why Jesse believes you need to create your own luck. Why lasting change takes time.  And so much more! You can find Jesse at www.jesseitzler.com  *This episode is marked explicit due to simply a couple instances of profanity used.  About Jesse Itzler: Jesse Itzler eats only fruit 'til noon, loves Run-D.M.C., and enjoys living life "out of the box." He cofounded Marquis Jet, the worlds largest prepaid private jet prepaid flight card company which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Harhaway/NetJets. Jesse then helped pioneer the coconut water craze with Zico coconut water, which was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company. He is a former rapper on MTV and he produced both the NBA's Emmy Award-winning "I Love This Game" music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem "Go NY Go." When he is not running ultra marathons, eating vegan food or being a dad to his three kids, Jesse can be found at the NBA's Atlanta Hawks games, where he is an owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.