Jon Gordon

Biography

Jon Gordon`s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and The Goldfish, Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture, and his latest book The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, Bayer and more.

When he`s not running through airports or speaking to businesses, hospitals or school leaders, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two "high energy" children.

Publications

The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work

New from Jon Gordon, the international and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on an enlightening and life changing quest to find passion, purpose and happiness in your life and work.

Meet Josh, an up and comer in his company, who has lost his passion at work. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks and decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed.

As Josh travels the country to find where to plant his seed, you'll discover surprising new sources of wisdom and encouragement in your own work and life.

If you are searching for your purpose and are ready to leave your mark on the world then plant this Seed of inspiration in your life!

Titles

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
Based on his international best-selling book, The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon presents a powerful roadmap to overcome common life and work obstacles and bring out the best in yourself and your team. Everyone faces challenges and every person, organization, company and team will have to overcome negativity and adversity to define themselves and create their success. Whether you are a leader looking to build a positive culture, a manager trying to energize and engage your team, or someone who desires to enhance your productivity and performance this talk will help you create more success and enjoy the ride of your life.

The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work
In this inspiring and timely talk Jon reveals a powerful way to tackle the biggest problem in business and life today… negativity. It costs organizations billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. Based on an actual company that created and implemented The No Complaining Rule, Jon shares innovative ideas and practical strategies to develop positive leaders, organizations and teams. For managers, team leaders or anyone looking to turn negative energy into positive solutions, Jon shares powerful principles and an actionable plan to win the battle against individual and organizational negativity. When you implement The No Complaining Rule you`ll spend less time and energy on problems and more time focused on solutions.

The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work
This presentation is the answer to the challenges faced by leaders of organizations across a variety of industries. How do you keep your people committed and passionate about the work they do and the organization they do it for? The research shows that people are most energized and engaged when they are using their strengths for a bigger purpose beyond themselves. Thus, in this thought provoking and engaging talk, Jon Gordon shares the significance of this research and the essential principles to help you, your team and organization work with more passion and purpose. If you are ready to plant yourself where you are, make a difference and inspire your colleagues/employees/customers with your performance then this talk is for you and your team.

Training Camp: What the Best do Better than Everyone Else
Have you ever wondered what makes someone great in their field of work? Based on his work with professional sports teams, world-class organizations, and interviews with top professionals in a wide variety of fields, Jon Gordon discovered that the best of the best share a number of similar characteristics. There is a formula for success. There are habits that the best do that others don`t and things that they do better than everyone else. There is a way that the best of the best approach their life and work and craft that differentiates themselves from others. This formula is predictable, repeatable and a process anyone can follow. In this inspirational keynote Jon shares invaluable wisdom, deep insights and proven strategies on what it takes to bring out the best in yourself and your team. Whether you play sports or the piano or work with numbers, a computer or a scalpel, these lessons apply to everyone who must climb the mountain before reaching its peak.

The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change
Now more than ever change and uncertainty are a part of daily work and life. During changing times, it`s easy to worry, give up, and let fear paralyze you. However, you and your team have more control than you think you do, and how you handle change is your choice - the only choice that matters. You can allow the waves of change to crush you or you can learn to ride them to a successful future. Based on his latest book The Shark and the Goldfish Jon presents a proven 4 step model packed with tips and strategies to help you and your team thrive during waves change.

SOUP: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture
Get ready to stir the pot and discover a proven recipe to build a winning team and create a culture of greatness. In this powerful, nourishing and humorous presentation Jon Gordon shares the key ingredients to lead, unite, and engage your team. If you are ready to stir the pot, lead by your example, boost morale and create engaged relationships that foster teamwork and enhance performance then this Soup is for you and your team.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKING TOPICS:
The Power of Positive Leadership

How Positive Leaders Change the World

Create a Culture of Greatness

Sales Training Camp: What the best sales people do better

Selling with Purpose

5 Ways to Stand-out and Grow your Business

The Secrets to Great Customer service

Service Excellence

The Power of Positivity

Build a Winning Team

Winning with Relationships

5 Ways to Think like a Champion

The Benefits of Being Positive

What Great Leaders do differently