332: Jon Gordon: Leadership Habits That Build Trust With Teams | 19x Bestselling Author

Release Date: 

September 29, 2026

Release Date: Sept 29

Build the culture, and the culture builds everything else. Neglect it, and you’ll never get buy-in.

Jon Gordon is the author of 19 bestsellers, including The Energy Bus and his latest release, The Power of Positive Habits. In his work with leaders in pro sports and business, he's seen what sets the great ones apart — and how you can lead like them starting today.

What You’ll Learn:‍

  • Three traits of leaders that build strong cultures
  • The first step to turning around a subpar culture
  • How to support your team while driving results in the age of AI
  • The habit that earns you the right to challenge your team
  • How to stop being your own worst critic
  • Why the hardest habit to practice is the most impactful

‍In This Episode:

  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (00:59) Three Traits of Top Leaders
  • (04:04) Turning Around Your Culture
  • (05:32) The Blueprint of a Strong Culture
  • (09:31) The Leader's Role
  • (14:10) Trust in the Age of AI
  • (17:18) Connect Before You Correct
  • (22:07) Become Your Greatest Encourager
  • (24:34) The Habit That Changed Jon's Life
  • (28:25) The Habit Before the Habit
  • (30:15) Dead Hangs & Squatting Like a Child
  • (31:22) Forgive Fast
  • (34:36) The Trust Tax
  • (38:16) Get Rid of Your Worst Habit
  • (39:31) Create an Amazing Funeral

About Jon Gordon:

Jon Gordon is one of the most influential and sought after leadership authors and speakers today. He’s a consultant to numerous leaders, CEO’s, NFL, NBA, and MLB Coaches, championship teams and high performers and an inspirational teacher who has helped millions of people have a more positive mindset.

He is the author of 32 books including 19 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 3 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The One Truth and his latest release The Power of Positive Habits.

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