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Guest on The Rich Roll Podcast · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Jon Gordon appeared on The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss leadership, vision, and the importance of positivity, reflecting on several influential books that shaped his personal and professional development from a young age. He cited Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull as an early inspirational read that left a lasting impression on him. Gordon also discussed Og Mandino's The Greatest Salesman in the World, noting its formative impact during his youth. Continuing through his early reading experiences, he talked about M. Scott Peck's The Road Less Traveled, sharing that he read the book when he was approximately twenty years old and that it deeply affected his outlook on life and personal growth. Additionally, Gordon referenced Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team during his broader conversation about teamwork, leadership literature, and organisational culture. Across his podcast appearance, Gordon utilized these literary touchstones to underscore the principles of personal motivation, resilience, and effective leadership strategies that have guided his career and philosophy on positivity.

Books recommended by Jon Gordon

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  1. Jonathan Livingston Seagull

    Richard Bach · Discussed · 1 episode

    Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach is an allegorical novella about a seagull learning about flight, self-perfection, and breaking free from the rigid conformity of his flock.

    Discussed
    “I was inspired by books like Johnson Livingston Seagull and by Richard Bach and illusions”
    The Rich Roll Podcast What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Posi… 2017-08-21 Listen at 58:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

    Patrick Lencioni · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni is a widely read business fable that explores the primary pitfalls that prevent organizational groups from achieving peak performance and collective success.

    Discussed
    “so to sort of others that are out there Patrick Lencioni or at five dysfunctions of a team hopefully over time you know this has an that's the hold”
    The Rich Roll Podcast What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Posi… 2017-08-21 Listen at 1:44:54
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Greatest Salesman in the World

    Og Mandino · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino is a classic motivational book structured as a series of ancient parables that teach timeless principles of perseverance, personal discipline, and salesmanship.

    Discussed
    “which inspired Augmon Dean of the greatest salesman the road less traveled”
    The Rich Roll Podcast What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Posi… 2017-08-21 Listen at 58:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. The Road Less Traveled

    M. Scott Peck · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Road Less Traveled by M.

    Discussed
    “the road less traveled I read that book that really impacted me I read that when I was reading when I was like probably 20 years old”
    The Rich Roll Podcast What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Posi… 2017-08-21 Listen at 58:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Positivity Is ParamountThe Rich Roll Podcast2017-08-214