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Jon Gordon
Author · 32 books

Jon Gordon is an American business consultant and author on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork. 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, The Seed and his latest The Positive Dog. 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. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams. When he's not running through airports or speaking, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two "high energy" children. You can find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage

Books

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The Carpenter

A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All

2014

Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult book cover

Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult

A Simple, Smart Way to Make Your Relationships and Team Better

2023

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How To Be A Coffee Bean

111 Life-Changing Ways To Create Positive Change

2020

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The Hard Hat for Kids

A Story About 10 Ways to Be a Great Teammate

2018

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Soup

A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture

2010

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Relationship Grit

A True Story with Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together

2020

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The No Complaining Rule

Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work

2008

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Hard Hat

21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate

2015

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The Sale

The Number One Strategy to Build Trust and Create Success

2022

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The Power of Positive Leadership

How and Why Positive Leaders Transform Teams and Organizations and Change the World

2017

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The Energy Bus

10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

2007

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Stay Positive

Encouraging Quotes and Messages to Fuel Your Life with Positive Energy

2019

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The Energy Bus for Kids

A Story about Staying Positive and Overcoming Challenges

2012

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The Coffee Bean

A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change

2019

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The Garden

A Spiritual Fable About Ways to Overcome Fear, Anxiety, and Stress

2020

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Thank You and Good Night

2016

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The Power of a Positive Team

Proven Principles and Practices that Make Great Teams Great

2018

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Worthy Opponents

How God Uses Opposition, Enemies, and Adversity for Your Growth and Good

2024

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The Seed

Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work

2011

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Training Camp

What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else

2009

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Stick Together

A Simple Lesson to Build a Stronger Team

2021

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The Energy Bus for Schools

7 Ways to Improve your School Culture, Remove Negativity, Energize Your Teachers, and Empower Your Students

2024

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The Energy Bus Field Guide

2017

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The Shark and the Goldfish

Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change

2009

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The One Truth

Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul

2023

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One Word for Kids

A Great Way to Have Your Best Year Ever

2019

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Life Word

Discover Your One Word to Leave a Legacy

2016

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One Word That Will Change Your Life

2012

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Row the Boat

A Never-Give-Up Approach to Lead with Enthusiasm and Optimism and Improve Your Team and Culture

2021

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The 10-Minute Energy Solution

2005

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The Positive Dog

A Story About the Power of Positivity

2012

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Energy Addict

101 Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Ways to Energize Your Life

2003

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