Fear Paralyzes, Love Overcomes

In this episode

Jon Gordon is a best-selling author and an amazing motivational speaker. He has written 27 books including 12 best-sellers and 5 children’s books. The most popular ones are The Energy Bus, The Power of Positive Leadership, Training Camp, Stay Positive, and The Garden.

The Energy Bus has sold over 2 million copies and inspired people around the world to change their lives and achieve success. Jon also worked with many Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sport teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits.

(01:20) Positive leadership

Complaining is allowed only if you offer solution
Negativity sabotages the team
The science behind the positivity
Optimists are creating better future for them

(16:10) The four C’s (Communication, Connection, Commitment, Care)

Communication (negativity fills lack of communication)
Connection
Commitment (to be committed team, you need to be connected team) - commitment recognizes commitment
Care (show that you care and others will care about team, customers, and results)
Vulnerability as a leader

(23:56) The most important ingredients for success (Hope, Belief, Service, Care, Preparation)

The Carpenter builds with hope and belief
Fear paralyses you, love gives you power to overcome fear
Serve the people (as a leader, you have to serve and sacrifice)
Put your heart and soul in your work
The importance of extreme preparation
Sharing the ideas of his books with people

(32:53) Mental health of our society

Our brains are not healthy (food, chemicals, and other things effect brain)
Neurotheology – how prayer influences brain
Positivity elevates our state of mind
A battle for the minds and souls of our kids is going on – we must help them to win
Suicide and overcoming the 5 D’s (Doubt, Distortion, Discouragement, Distraction, Divide)
Nothing can separate you from the love of God – love the Creator

(45:30) The story of Damon West