072: Jon Gordon - Optimistic People Win More | The Energy Bus

Episode 072: Jon Gordon - Optimistic People Win More | The Energy Bus Jon Gordon leads an inspirational life.  He’s had high moments and very low moments.  He openly shares some of the lowest moments of his life as well as the specific thoughts process he developed in order to go from the lowest of lows to an international superstar author and key note speaker. We are extremely fortunate to have Jon share his message with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  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, MLB coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of numerous books including The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, Soup, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, and The Carpenter. 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, LA Clippers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Bayer, West Point Academy 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. Episode 072: Jon Gordon - Optimistic People Win More | The Energy Bus Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “When I hear the phrase Learning Leader, I think YES! YES!” Some Questions I Ask:

• What are some common characteristics all high achievers share?
• Why should we strive to be a craftsman instead of a carpenter?
• What made you write “The Energy Bus?”
• How was the main character George actually a depiction of you?
• What mile do most people quit running in a marathon? Why?
• What are energy vampires? How should we handle them?
• What does being a learning leader mean to you?

  In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The importance of vision and why it helps you achieve your goals
• Changing your viewpoint and how to do it
• Passion and purpose leading to happiness
• Designing it. Why you must design it prior to building your business and the life you want
• Life is a series of marathons and boxing matches
• If you can see it, you can create it
• A learning leader? YES!  I love it

 “Life is a series of marathons and boxing matches.” Continue Learning:

• Go To Jon’s website: com
• Read “The Energy Bus:” The Energy Bus  
• See why over 67,000 people follow Jon on Twitter: @JonGordon11

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