What’s the true difference between a team that just sets goals and one that actually succeeds?

I recently joined my friend Ed Mylett on his podcast to unpack the mindset shift that turns talent into teamwork and goals into greatness. We talked about the core message from my latest book, The 7 Commitments of a Great Team—and why commitment always costs something.

As I told Ed, “You have to ask yourself, what are you willing to give, and what are you willing to give up?” That’s the starting line for every great team.

We dove into:

• Why you’ll never get commitment without connection
• The secret that holds strong teams together (hint: it’s not just strategy)
• What to do when emotional fatigue sets in and passion starts to fade

We also explored the power of love and purpose on a team—yes, even in business. Because when people care, they don’t just show up. They fight for each other. That’s the truth.

This conversation was real, raw, and personal. Whether you're leading a company, a classroom, or a family, this episode will fuel your fire.

Thank you, Ed, for having me on!

Here’s a few additional resources for you…

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Join me for my Day of Development! You’ll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You’ll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It’s time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here.

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In this episode of Positive Leadership Tip Wednesday, I talk about why it’s crucial not just to know your values as a leader, but to show them in everything you do. I share how bringing your values to life, rather than leaving them on a wall or a piece of paper, can energize your team, build genuine belief, and even attract others to your mission. Listen in as I break down how living your values every day leads to long-term success for you, your team, and your organization.

Here’s a few additional resources for you…

Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11

Order my new book 'The 7 Commitments of a Great Team' today!

Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It’s advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters.

Join me for my Day of Development! You’ll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You’ll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It’s time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here.

Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

I want to help you start your week with a mental reset. In this episode, I’m sharing something I believe can change the course of your life.

You are not the thoughts you think. You are the thoughts you believe. And the thoughts you believe, and speak, become the life you live.

You’re going to have negative thoughts. We all do. But here’s the key: they’re not from you. No one would choose to think, “You’re not enough,” or “There’s no hope.” Just like a nightmare, you don’t choose those thoughts, they just show up.

The good news? You don’t have to believe them. In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop letting those lies take root and start speaking truth, hope, and purpose into your life.

Let’s stop agreeing with the negativity and start winning the battle of the mind. Listen in and share this with someone who needs encouragement today.

Here’s a few additional resources for you…

Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11

Order my new book ‘The 7 Commitments of a Great Team’ today!

Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It’s advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters.

Join me for my Day of Development! You’ll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You’ll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It’s time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here.

Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!