Jon Gordon

Jon Gordon
OccupationAuthor
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCornell University (BS)
Emory University (MA)
Website
jongordon.com

Jon Gordon (born January 20, 1971)[1] is an American author and speaker specializing in positive leadership, team culture, and resilience.[2] He has opened a restaurant and bar in Buckhead, Atlanta[3] and ran for Atlanta City Council.[4]

Gordon is the author of more than 30 books, including multiple bestsellers. His work has been applied by organizations such as the University of Georgia's Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons, among others.[5][6] His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal.[7] He holds a Bachelor of Science in human ecology from Cornell University and a Master of Arts in teaching from Emory University.[8][9][10]

Books

Gordon has written several books including The Wall Street Journal best-seller The Energy Bus,[11] The No Complaining Rule,[12] and The Shark and the Goldfish.[13]

Sam Presti describes Gordon's The Energy Bus is "a management book that shows readers how they can affect situations by how they frame them."[14]

Personal life

Gordon grew up in a Jewish-Italian family, but later converted to Christianity.[15] Gordon studied Buddhism in his twenties.[16]

Gordon grew up in Long Island, New York.[17] Gordon and his sibling were raised by his Italian-Catholic step-father, and Jewish mother. [18]

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 978-0470100288.
  • Gordon, Jon (2008). The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 176 pages. ISBN 978-0470279496.
  • Gordon, Jon (2009). Training Camp: What the Best Do Better than Everyone Else. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 176 pages. ISBN 978-0470462089.
  • Gordon, Jon (2009). The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. pp. 112 pages. ISBN 978-0470503607.

References

  1. ^ "Jon Gordon | Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker".
  2. ^ Von Ahn, Lisa. "Business Books: Making the workplace a gripe-free zone" Reuters July 3, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2012
  3. ^ "Q+A with Jon Gordon". Jason Romano. March 25, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Episode 66: Jon Gordon | Best-Selling Author and Leadership Consultant". Rich Take On Sports. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Smith's book club aims to motivate" Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 15, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2012
  6. ^ "Georgia Bulldogs' bus rolling" Times Free Press November 18, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012
  7. ^ "Leaders Recommend Favorite Management Books" November 17, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2012
  8. ^ "Optimism is good business" Times Union June 30, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2012
  9. ^ "UGA, Falcons ride ‘Energy Bus,' rid team of ‘vampires'" Atlanta Journal-Constitution November 21, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012
  10. ^ Cornell University Alumni Directory. Retrieved August 24, 2020
  11. ^ Wall Street Journal WSJ Best-Selling Books listing for May 6, 2012. Retrieved on May 25, 2012.
  12. ^ "From Attitude to Gratitude: This is No Time for Complaints" The Wall Street Journal March 4, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2012
  13. ^ "'The Shark and the Goldfish' author Jon Gordon offers advice on how to take control in tough times" New York Daily News October 12, 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012
  14. ^ "Devalued Sonics Seek New Arena or a New City to Call Home" The New York Times January 27, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2012
  15. ^ Jon Gordon: Storytelling, December 16, 2015, retrieved August 26, 2023
  16. ^ Jon Gordon. "True. I grew up Jewish. Was a newager. Studied Buddhism. Then I had an encounter with Jesus at 35 that changed my heart, soul and life". Twitter. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jon Gordon's Comeback Story - The Power of Positivity". Comeback Stories. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  18. ^ Jon Gordon: Storytelling, December 16, 2015, retrieved August 26, 2023