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Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap | Technology, Leadership and Positivity in Business Jan 18, 2020

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On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Evan Spiegel. Evan is the co-founder and CEO of Snap, which you might know as Snapchat.

This is really intriguing conversation. Evan shares how Snapchat got started, where he sees the future of technology going, what he's learned about leadership and developing culture and much more. I especially loved what Evan shared about Snap's core values and the importance of positivity in business. It's powerful, practical stuff!

If you want to put proven positive strategies to work for your organization, visit powerofpositiveleadership.com where you can find resources, training and tools to help you become a great leader and create positive results.

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Ken Blanchard | Servant Leadership and Multiplying Your Influence Jan 12, 2020

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Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Ken Blanchard. Ken has co-authored over 60 books, including The One Minute Manager and Raving Fans. His works have been translated into 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies.

Beyond the phenomenal insights on servant leadership and influence that Ken shares, one thing that shines through in this episode is Ken's humility and love for people. He walks his talk and that's part of what makes him one of the best.

Speaking of leadership, if you want to become a great leader who creates positive results, we want to encourage you to attend one of our upcoming 1-day Power of Positive Leadership Trainings where Jon Gordon and our Head of Training, Julie nee will walk you through the proven strategies that make great leaders great. We have events in multiple cities this year or you can bring a training to you. You can find the details at powerofpositiveleadership.com

Molly Fletcher | How to Manage Your Energy Jan 05, 2020

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We live in a world obsessed with time, but the real secret is learning how to manage our energy.

Our guest today challenges us to show up, be present and put our energy where it counts so that we can live our best, most impactful lives every day.

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Molly Fletcher. Molly is a popular speaker, the author of multiple books and a successful entrepreneur. Formerly, she was a top sports agents hailed as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN as she recruited and represented hundreds of sport's biggest names.

During this interview Molly shares the practical advice from her new book, The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day. It's a phenomenal tool to help you perform a personal Energy Audit, live and work with more intention, find focus and get more of what matters most to you.

Connect with Molly at https://mollyfletcher.com/

Get Coached by Jon Gordon

Now that a new year is here, we want to encourage you to take advantage of our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies for your life and career. Each session features interactive Q&A where you can ask specific questions. There's also a support community, bonus trainings from other experts, free resources and more. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

Molly Fletcher | How to Manage Your Energy Jan 04, 2020

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We live in a world obsessed with time, but the real secret is learning how to manage our energy.

Our guest today challenges us to show up, be present and put our energy where it counts so that we can live our best, most impactful lives every day.

Connect with Molly at https://mollyfletcher.com/

Get Coached by Jon Gordon

Craig Ballantyne | How to Get Unstuck, Stop Procrastinating and Take Control of Your Life Dec 28, 2019

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If you want to get unstuck, stop procrastinating and learn how to take control of your life... this episode is for you! Our guest, Craig Ballantyne, reveals his highly successful Perfect Day Formula and how you can use to increase your personal productivity, balance and happiness in life.

Craig is the author of multiple books including The Perfect Day Formula, Unstoppable and his new book… The Perfect Week Formula. Craig shows entrepreneurs and executives how to achieve extraordinary results in every area of life and have a bigger impact on the world.

Make sure you listen through to the end to hear how you can get a copy of Craig's Perfect Day Formula book for free.

Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet

Take advantage of our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies. Each session will feature an important topic and will include interactive Q&A where you can ask specific questions. There's also a support community, bonus trainings, free resources and more. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

Chris Herren | A former NBA Star's Journey from Addiction to Recovery Dec 22, 2019

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On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Herren. Chris is a former NBA basketball player with a powerfully moving story! Rolling Stone profiled him, 60 Minutes interviewed him, and the Denver Nuggets drafted him. When the Boston Celtics acquired his contract, he lived the dream of every Massachusetts kid - but off the court... Chris was secretly crumbling, as his alcohol and drug use escalated and his life spiraled out of control. He nearly lost everything and everyone he loved... and one day, for a time he cannot remember, he even lost his life. Chris' life is more than a cautionary tale. Listen all the way through to hear the rest of the story. FEATURED RESOURCE: Our featured resource this week is our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program that is launching in January 2020. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies. Each session will be feature an important topic and will include interactive Q&A where you can ask questions. There's also a support community and bonus trainings. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

Jeff Kemp | Making Your Team and Relationships Better Dec 15, 2019

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This episode of the Positive University Podcast is packed with phenomenal wisdom on life, leadership, and building better teams and relationships from our guest, Jeff Kemp. Jeff was an NFL quarterback for 11 years playing for the Rams, 49ers, Seahawks and the Eagles. Jeff and his father, Jack Kemp, were the first father-son quarterbacks in NFL History. Jeff is also the author of Facing the Blitz: Three Strategies for Turning Trials Into Triumphs. This is one of those interviews where it's tough to pull out one or two key gems simply because there are so many all throughout. So grab your pen or fire up your notes app because this is a great one!

Our featured resource this week is the No Complaining Challenge. If you want to make this week more powerful and productive, try a 7 days of no complaining. We have a free downloadable kit to help. It includes Resources to turn complaints into solutions, 5 things to do instead of complain and more. Just go to jongordon.com/ncrchallenge to get the free downloadable kit now. P.S., This is a great tool to share with your team at home and work as well. Try the challenge together!

Donald Miller | How Live a Better Story and Find Meaning in Life Dec 08, 2019

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Today's guest is a brilliant leader, marketer, business person and all around great human. His name is Donald Miller. He's the author of multiple bestselling books and the CEO of Storybrand, a company that helps organizations clarify their messages. In this interview Don unpacks the power of story and why it's so critical if we want to communicate effectively and live a life of meaning.

As you listen, share what impacts you. Take a screen shot and share on social. Tag Jon Gordon and Donald Miller.

Connect with Donald on Twitter, Instagram or at storybrand.com

This weeks featured resource is our new book, STAY POSITIVE. The book is a collection of over 300 encouraging quotes and messages to fuel your life with positive energy. It's already become a bestseller on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble with early readers giving it much praise. Grab a copy for yourself or as a gift for others. It's available anywhere books are sold or you can go to www.jongordon.com/staypositive

The Positive University Podcast is hosted by bestselling author Jon Gordon. To access additional episodes, visit positiveuniversity.com

Chris Del Conte | We before ME Dec 01, 2019

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On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Del Conte. Chris is the Athletic Director for the University of Texas. Since joining the program in December 2017 he has transformed the Longhorns game-day experience and achieved phenomenal success. During this episode Chris shares some powerful insights on what it's like to lead at a high level, what core practices have helped him thrive, why it's important to go above and beyond for your brand and so much more. We especially loved when he said "If WE win, we ALL win." Chris clearly has a heart for serving others and reinforces the importance of putting WE before ME.

Connect with Chris on Twitter at https://twitter.com/_delconte

This weeks featured resource is a new book by Jon Gordon called STAY POSITIVE: Encouraging Quotes and Messages to Fuel Your Life with Positive Energy. It's a resource you can turn to each day to help you improve your life and career by cultivating positive thoughts that help you overcome challenges, negativity, and adversity. Because… The more positivity we develop on the inside, the stronger and more resilient we become in facing the world on the outside. You can order the book anywhere books are sold. Learn more here.

Mark Miller | How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement Nov 24, 2019

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On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Mark Miller. Mark is the Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. He's also the author of multiple books, including his latest "Win the Heart: How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement."

If you want to increase your leadership effectiveness and the performance of your team, you're going to love this interview. Mark shares a ton of golden nuggets.

Speaking of leadership, if you want go deeper and become a great leader who creates positive results, join us for one of of upcoming Power of Positive Leadership 1-day training events or learn how we can bring a training to you. You'll learn our proven positive leadership model and leave with an action plan for growth. Go to powerofpositiveleadership.com to learn more.

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