Jon Gordon

Jon Gordon is an American author and speaker known for his focus on positive leadership, team culture, and mindset. He has written more than 30 books, including numerous bestsellers, and is especially known for The Energy Bus, which has sold over three million copies and became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. His other works include The Carpenter, The Seed, Soup, Training Camp, The Power of a Positive Team, One Word That Will Change Your Life, and The Energy Bus for Schools, and his books are widely used by businesses, professional sports teams, and educators. Gordon is frequently described as a top leadership author and keynote speaker, consulting with CEOs, professional sports coaches, and major organizations on building positive cultures.

Gordon earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in teaching from Emory University. He grew up on Long Island, New York, and has been profiled for his work on positivity and leadership in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and major television networks. In addition to his books, he hosts the Positive University / Jon Gordon podcast and leads a training and consulting company dedicated to developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams.