The Jon Gordon Podcast

Yogi Roth is a storyteller: seeking and uncovering the humanity in sports around the globe. He's a Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, accomplished Coach, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, World-Traveler and Host of the Yogi Roth Show Podcast. Learn more at YogiRoth.com "Stop trying to prove everyone else wrong. Instead, prove yourself right." - Yogi Roth "Potential doesn't matter unless you show up every day." - Yogi Roth In this interview Jon and Yogi discuss: Yogi's One Word Striving for Greatness and Getting Better at What You Do. Foundational Principles of Success. Strategy and Technique vs Love and Passion The Power of Purposeful Reps (The more you do it, the better you get.) Lessons Yogi Learned Working for Pete Carroll. Story and Why It Matters Thriving Under Pressure And More

In this episode of Positive U Jon Gordon talks with Anthony Rizzo about what drives his success (on and off the field), lessons he's learned along the way and how to be a better teammate. Anthony is a three-time All-Star Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. Anthony is also cancer survivor who, through this Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, raises money for cancer research and provides support to children and their families battling the disease. Learn more about Anthony and his foundation at rizzo44.com

In this episode Jon Gordon interviews James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation and author of "Atomic Habits" which debuted as an instant New York Times bestseller. James shares practical strategies on how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Get ATOMIC HABITS here. Learn more about James Clear at jamesclear.com

Bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with former NFL wide-receiver turned life coach, Trent Shelton. A few takeaways from this episode: Make sure you are a reflection of what you say you stand for. Give yourself permission to be great. Your job is not your identity. You are more. My hardest times have built my strongest faith. The plan I have for my life might not be the bigger plan God has. Your worth isn't found in external things. Trust the process. Enjoy the journey. There is a purpose in your pain. Every day brings a chance at a new beginning. It all starts with a choice. Don't have a BC mindset (blaming and complaining). Focus on what you CAN control. Let go of everything else. Focus on ONE change that you can control. One change today leads to another change tomorrow. ABOUT TRENT: Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver that is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches over 50 million people weekly through his various social media outlets, and also travels the world to speak his message of creating lasting change in your life. Trent and his wife Maria, live in the Fort Worth, Texas with their two children, Tristan and Maya. https://www.trentshelton.com

In this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Coach Brendan Suhr, one of the most respected figures in basketball with nearly 30 years as a coach and executive in the NBA and 13 seasons as a coach at the collegiate level. Jon and Coach Suhr talk about Creating Ultimate Buy-In, Maximizing Talent, Bringing Out the Best in Others (and Yourself), Being the Best Coach in Business, Sports and Life… and much more. This message applies to leadership, team building, coaching, parenting and any area of life where you lead others. A few takeaways from this interview: There's no limit to hard work. If you want to be a winner, you have to be willing to do the work. You can't skip steps. Value the sacrifice. It helps you become and develop into the person you need to be. Be open and willing to learn. Never underestimate the power of relationships. Invest in others and have others invest in you. Your work ethic, enthusiasim and positivity can surpass almost anything. Be comfortable enough to have greatness around you. Hire the best people possible. To be a good coach you must learn to connect with people. Internal leadership is important for an organization to grow. The lost art of holding each other accountable. To create Buy-In you have to create Believe-In (value others opinions, don't tell them everything to do, let them contribute). Take personal responsibility. Don't try to always blame others. What is your role in it? Shout praise, whisper criticism. Don't just tell people what they should do. Show them how. When someone makes a mistake, correct the behavior. Don't berate the person. Command and Control is the old way. It's now about Seek to Connect. To develop people, you have to be connected to them. Your credibility and competency contribute to buy-in. You people have to believe in you to buy-into what you're saying. If you're not learning from those you lead, you're doing it wrong. The notoriety of a coach comes from the execution of the players. It's never about you. It's about your team, your employee, your child, or whomever you are responsible to lead. About Brendan Suhr: https://coachbrendansuhr.com/ | http://coachingulive.com Coach Brendan Suhr is viewed as one of the most respected figures in basketball with nearly 30 years as a coach and executive in the NBA and 13 seasons as a coach at the collegiate level. He has been a part of some of the most historical basketball teams of all time while winning back-to-back NBA Championships with the Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys", as well as the 1992 "Dream Team" who won the Gold Medal for the United States at the Barcelona Olympic Games. He developed his "Servant Leadership" mentality while working as an Assistant Coach under Hall of Fame coaches Chuck Daly, Hubie Brown and Lenny Wilkins. During his coaching career he has coached some of the world's best players such as Hall of Famers Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Dennis Rodman and most recently the #1 Selection in the 2016 NBA Draft and 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year, Ben Simmons. Coach Brendan Suhr has a passion for developing effective leaders. His extensive background in the coaching world spans over 45 years as a coach and consultant who specializes in coaching, leadership, team building and culture. His expertise in the coaching world is accompanied by his ability to teach those in leadership/management positions to coach and develop the people they lead, this includes an extensive background with one of the most challenging parts of our athletic teams and workforce today: Millennials. His often used term "I don't coach players, I coach people" is a testament to his authenticity and personable approach in teaching and leadership. His unique ability to relate and reach people of different age groups, backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs truly separate him from the competition.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Dan Britton and Jimmy Page about the power of ONE WORD and how you can use it to better your New year and become the person you are meant to be. Learn more at www.getoneword.com A few highlights: 87% of people, in some way create a New Year's Resolution but 90% fail after the first month. One Word moves you from a To Do list to a To Be list. It helps you become who you want to be. If you want a foolproof way to be better, to become the person you are meant to be… this is for you. The power of One Word is for you, your family, and your team. One Word's power is found in its simplicity. How to find your One Word: Look in - Unplug from the busyness and distractions. Ask yourself: What do I need? What's in my way? What's got to go? Look up - Looking towards your creator for direction. Look out - Finding ways to live out your word. One Word is powerful alone but an even greater power is unleashed when you get a Stretch Team: A handful of people who can HELP YOU live your word. To encourage you, to bless young journey alongside you. One Word is Great for Teams Too - Individuals select their own word and then come together and select a team word that unites the team. Remember, when you pick your word… you'll be put in situations to apply it. Like the old saying goes… "If you pray for patience but you don't get patience. You get opportunities to be patient."

Jon Gordon talks with Lou Taylor, CEO of Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group. She is consecutively listed as one of The Hollywood Reporter's "Top Business Managers." Lou and her team serve a large and impressive roster of musicians, athletes and actors including but not limited to Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Jeff Fisher and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kenny Britt. Jon and Lou cover a variety of topics including the importance of vision, integrity, truth and execution in business (and in life). A few additional takeaways from Lou include: When you offer true visions and execution, people see that. You have to believe in yourself and your calling. Don't just serve your clients. Super Serve them. Communicate proactively, deliver things before they are asked for, etc. Failure is not permanent. If you are going to make it, you have to embrace that. I want to uphold the good. I want to be the truth teller, even when it is not easy. Staying Positive is a choice. You have to decide to do it every day... even when you are tired, even when you don't want to. Give more than you receive. You can tell if someone is just doing it for the money or the mission. ABOUT LOU TAYLOR http://team-tristar.com/ For the last 25 years Lou Taylor has sat at the head of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group providing business management services to actors, artist and athletes. In this role, Lou leads two Tri Star offices, one in Los Angeles and one in Nashville. Tri Star provides all aspects of business management services, including accounting, financial statement preparation, royalty audits, participation rights audits, tour accounting, production accounting, estate planning and all required tax filings both national and internationally. Clients of the firm include, but are not limited to, Britney Spears, country duo Florida Georgia Line, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, NFL Head Coach Jeff Fisher, Super Model Taylor Hill, Martina McBride, Mary Jane Blige, Reba McEntire, Desmond Child, Hall of Fame Songwriter Bob DiPiero, Quantico lead actress Priyanka Chopra, actor Jack Huston and Game of Thrones producer and writer Bryan Cogman.

In this episode Jon Gordon and Scott Harrison talk about Scott's journey out of the darkness of being a night club promoter with drugs and immorality to finding hope, restoration and healing through serving others and eventually founding charity: water, one of the most impactful charities in the world. Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, a non-profit that has mobilized over one million donors around the world to fund over 29,000 water projects in 26 countries that will serve more than 8.4 million people. Harrison has been recognized on Fortune's 40 under 40 list, Forbes' Impact 30 list, and was ranked #10 in Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and lives in New York City with his wife and two children. Scott just released his first book Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World, which was instantly a New York Times Bestseller. 100% of Scott's net proceeds from Thirst will go to fund charity: water projects around the world! www.thirstbook.com A few highlights: What better way to play doctor than to provide clean water for people who don't have it. If you really want to make a difference, Create a Culture of Radical Generosity. Do things the right way even if it's the hard way. There is a difference between mission and vision and succeeding in both areas requires different approaches. 42% of American's don't trust charities. 100% of every penny raised from people for charity: water goes to help people directly.

In this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon and Michael Lombardi talk about building great teams, creating a culture of success, developing better leaders and an inside look at building dynasties in the NFL. About Michael Lombardi: Michael was most recently on the coaching staff for Bill Belichick in the New England Patriots' front office, after thirty years working for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Cleveland Browns (where he was general manager for two years). He writes for The Ringer and his top-ten sports podcast, GM Street, is on the Bill Simmons's podcast network. He is also the author of the new book, "Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL." https://amzn.to/2DxlqzM A few quotables: The leader sets the culture. Creating the right culture is important for consistent success. You can't outsource the culture. It must be lead by the leader. Great leaders unify their team. You can't be a winning team without being unified. Make sustainable decisions, not just solution based solutions. Think long term, not just short term. If you want your organization to grow, the leader must lead and coach the other leaders. Great leaders are always adjusting, always growing, always trying to get better. Honesty matters. A leader's integrity enables trust and a good relationship with their team. It's about the team. It's not about you. Scout your team from the inside out, not just the outside in. Who they are matters.

In this episode Jon Gordon interviews Coach George Raveling. Quoteables below. George, in his 80's at the time of this recording, is a living legend. He is Nike's former Director of International Basketball and the first African American head basketball coach in the PAC-8 (now PAC-12). Coach Raveling has held head coaching jobs at Washington State, The University of Iowa, and USC. Following a prolific basketball coaching career, he joined Nike at the request of Phil Knight, where he played an integral role in signing a reluctant Michael Jordan. He's also been inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as well as the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. During this conversation George shares his perspective on winning in sports, business and the game of life... as well as a fascinating story of how he came to possess the original copy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Connect with George on Twitter @GeorgeRaveling or at CoachGeorgeRaveling.com A few quoteables from this interview: Some people say "I don't have time." No, all you have is time. It's how you prioritize your time that matters. The problem is… we get into WHO is right and WHO is wrong vs WHAT is right and WHAT is wrong. Don't be so focused on winning on the court that it blinds you from helping those you coach win off the court. The minute you think you've won, you've lost. - Phil Knight Every day I remind myself I am traveling on a path to BETTER. I ask myself every day: "What did I do today to make myself a better person today than I was yesterday?" I've always had this theory that, if you help enough people get what they want, you'll always get what you want. Information = Knowledge Knowledge = Wisdom Wisdom = Opportunity