Jon O. Gordon (born January 20, 1971)[1] is an American author and speaker on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork.
[4] Gordon has worked with numerous athletic organizations, academic institutions, and corporations, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, the University of Georgia's Bulldogs,[5] Clemson University Tigers, University of Nebraska Athletic Department, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, the Atlanta Falcons,[6] Campell Soup, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Bayer, West Point Academy, and more.
In 2016, Gordon launched Positive University, an ongoing online program that provides access to content focused on overcoming everyday challenges, bringing together a community of like-minded people.
"[21] Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager, wrote in his foreword to The Energy Bus, "If you want to fuel your family, your career, your team, and your organization with spirit, read this book.
"[22] Gordon has delivered keynote addresses and speeches at conferences and organizations across North America,[23] including the World Leaders Conference, United States Automobile Association, Mass Mutual, Northwestern Mutual, New York Life, SC Johnson, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, Clemson University Tigers, University of Nebraska Athletic Department, West Point Academy, FTD, Raymond James, Wells Fargo, BB&T, Southwest Air, SERVPRO, What a Burger, STAFDA, The University of Maryland Men's lacrosse team, and Five Guys.