Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Author, Keynote Speaker, Consultant |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Masters of Teaching |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Website | |
| JonGordon.com | |
Jon Gordon is an American business consultant, best-selling author, and keynote speaker.
Gordon speaks and writes primarily on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork. The principles in his books and speeches have been used by professional sports teams, college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits.
His clients[1] have included Campbell Soup, General Motors, Wells Fargo, Bayer, State Farm, Northwestern Mutual, Publix Supermarkets, Denver Public Schools, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, University of Texas, University of Georgia, Jimmie Johnson's Racing Team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Atlanta Falcons.
His work has been featured in numerous media outlets[2] such as CNN, Fox and Friends[3], The Today Show, Forbes[4], U.S. News and World Report[5], CBS Sports[6], The New York Times[7], and The Wall Street Journal[8].
Gordon holds degrees from Cornell University and Emory University.
Books
Gordon is the author of several books including The Seed, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and the Goldfish, Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture, and "The Wall Street Journal" bestseller[9] The Energy Bus.
Many reviews and thoughts have been spoken and published about Gordon's books. Mike Smith, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons, has said "Jon's book,The Energy Bus, and talk to our team have been very useful tools in helping us build a positive team and culture where our players overcome negativity and challenges to perform at heir highest potential."
"If you want to fuel your family, your career, your team, and your organization with spirit, read [The Energy Bus]. Jon’s energy and advice will leap off the page and help you cultivate positive energy in everything you do—and you will make the world a better place for your having been here. Thanks, Jon, for pumping us up and making sure we get on the right bus." said Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager.
Legendary football coach Lou Holtz stated, "Excuses always come from the losing locker room. In Jon Gordon's book The No Complaining Rule, he provides the winning edge." Current Oklahoma City Thunder, then Seattle SuperSonics, General Manager Sam Presti told The New York Times that the last book he read was The Energy Bus and summarized it as "a management book that shows readers how they can affect situations by how they frame them is an appropriate theme this season."
Several of his speaking clients have given testimonials[10] including Douglas R. Conant, President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company who stated "Jon Gordon's presentation on The Energy Bus to our U.S. sales organization was top notch. He quickly engaged the group with his "high energy" style and provided everyone in the audience with a powerful and memorable user-friendly framework for taking their own energy management to a new level. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, we will work with him again."
Chuck Hipps of General Motors stated, "Jon, awesome performance this week in Atlanta. We can’t thank you enough for exceeding our expectations and delivering on the message our audience needed to hear. You truly exemplified just how powerful the outside voice can be!" Also, Chad Knaus, Crew Chief for NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson stated, "Jon, you did an amazing job speaking to our team. I could not imagine a better person to kick start our chase for the championship. Thank you!"
Bibliography
- Gordon, Jon (2007). The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 192 pages. ISBN 0470100281.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Gordon, Jon (2008). The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 176 pages. ISBN 0470279494.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Gordon, Jon (2009). Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 176 pages. ISBN 0470462086.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Gordon, Jon (2009). The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 112 pages. ISBN 0470503602.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Gordon, Jon (2010). Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 164 pages. ISBN 0470487844.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Gordon, Jon (2011). The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 146 pages. ISBN 0470888563.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Gordon, Jon (2012). The Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of Positivity. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 128 pages. ISBN 0470888555.
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References
- ^ JonGordon.com Retrieved on 16 May 2012.
- ^ JonGordon.com Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
- ^ Fox and Friends Retrieved on 18 May 2012.
- ^ Forbes "The Other Energy Crisis." Published 23 June 2006. Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
- ^ USNews.com Retrieved on 18 May 2012.
- ^ CBSSports.com Blog entry "Georgia Takes the 'Energy Bus' to Atlanta?" Published 16 August 2011. Retrieved on 18 May 2012.
- ^ The New York Times Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
- ^ The Wall Street Journal "From Attitude to Gratitude: There is No Time for Complaints." Published 4 March 2009. Retrieved on 17 May 2012.
- ^ Wall Street Journal] WSJ Best-Selling Books listing for May 6, 2012. Retrieved on 25 May 2012.
- ^ JonGordon.com Retrieved on 24 May 2012.