The Jon Gordon Podcast

Love & Go | 12 Truths for a Blessed Life with Frank Kelly

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love and Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life [https://a.co/d/03y9EVRC]. Frank's story is rooted in family legacy, faith, and a commitment to generosity, growing a business alongside his brothers from humble beginnings to a 500-employee company, all while keeping love as its cornerstone. Frank shares the inspiration behind his new book [https://a.co/d/03y9EVRC], revealing how a spiritual awakening at Cornell University transformed his perspective from religion to relationship. He opens up about distilling four decades of "notes and quotes" into twelve life-changing truths, including the power of God's word, the importance of praise, and the impact of giving generously. Through personal stories like helping a friend heal family relationships through forgiveness, and the blessings that flowed from choosing faith and praise, Frank models how simple truths can be hard to live out but radically transformational. Whether you're seeking deeper purpose or practical ways to align your life with faith and love, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that living a blessed life is about loving fully, going boldly, and investing in what truly matters. You'll walk away inspired to seek truth, give generously, and experience the joy of sharing love with others. Check out his new book: Love and Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life [https://a.co/d/07cZG0MI] About Frank, Frank Kelly III is the CEO of Kelly Benefits, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing providers of group insurance, benefits, and payroll solutions, serving more than 10,000 organizations with nearly 500 employees. Beyond business, Frank is deeply involved in community and faith-based leadership, serving with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and numerous civic and nonprofit boards. A Cornell University graduate and former collegiate and professional lacrosse player, Frank has also coached multiple youth sports and is the author of Look & See, Influence, and The Creator's Game. He is a member of several industry and athletic halls of fame. Frank and his wife, Gayle, have four children and three grandchildren. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing [https://gordonpublishing.com/] Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 [https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/] Check out my new revised release of my book, The Power of Positive Leadership here [https://jongordon.com/poplteam/]! 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 [https://jongordon.com/newsletters/?__hstc=16330153.ea02885be1c7ebb8d373c846f8469a2a.1736460620942.1746762625081.1746820512852.43&__hssc=16330153.4.1746820512852&__hsfp=33693536] and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! [https://jongordon.com/cpl/] 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. [https://dayofdevelopment.com/] 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 [https://jongordoncertified.com/?__hstc=16330153.8979f962692ae4b2da9243eef881817b.1732642834575.1733499191228.1733512481283.9&__hssc=16330153.1.1733512481283&__hsfp=3011104808] if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Listen to one of my Live Keynotes where I share Positive Leadership Principles and Practices

I'm excited to share a recorded live keynote at the Health Experts Alliance. I shared a powerful message on why commitment, not just goals, is the real driver of high-performing teams and cultures. With practical leadership strategies and personal stories, I share how a positive mindset, intentional culture, and devotion to service can elevate your leadership, transform your organization, and help you make a lasting impact. Tune in to be equipped and encouraged to lead with principles, practices, commitments and habits. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing [https://gordonpublishing.com/] Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 [https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/] Check out my new revised release of my book, The Power of Positive Leadership here [https://jongordon.com/poplteam/]! 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 [https://jongordon.com/newsletters/?__hstc=16330153.ea02885be1c7ebb8d373c846f8469a2a.1736460620942.1746762625081.1746820512852.43&__hssc=16330153.4.1746820512852&__hsfp=33693536] and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! [https://jongordon.com/cpl/] 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 [https://jongordoncertified.com/?__hstc=16330153.8979f962692ae4b2da9243eef881817b.1732642834575.1733499191228.1733512481283.9&__hssc=16330153.1.1733512481283&__hsfp=3011104808] if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Soul Leadership with Steve Robinson

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Steve Robinson, pastor, leadership practitioner, and author of the upcoming book Soul Leadership [https://a.co/d/iNLcePR]. Together, we dive deep into the vital connection between leadership, trauma, and healing, exploring how leaders can move from burnout and brokenness to wholeness and real impact. Steve opens up about his personal journey, sharing honestly about years of compounding trauma—including the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the intense pressures of leading a growing church. These experiences led him to the edge of burnout, and ultimately to a powerful path of healing and discovery. Drawing from research, theology, therapy, neuroscience, and his own life, Steve reveals why caring for a leader's soul is so central to personal and organizational success. Throughout our conversation, several key themes emerge: the difference between simple exhaustion and deeper trauma, the science behind how stress and adversity affect the brain, the critical role faith and community play in emotional healing, and how adversity can become the catalyst for wisdom, empathy, and post-traumatic growth. Steve breaks down practical strategies for building resilience, the process of healing both brain and mind, and why true leadership starts with inner wholeness and connection. If you're a leader navigating challenges or want to support those around you, this episode is packed with encouragement and insight. Steve's story and research are a powerful reminder that your pain can become your purpose—and that transformation is possible when you lean into healing, connection, and the power of your soul. You'll walk away inspired and equipped to face setbacks and emerge even stronger. Pre-Order Soul Leadership [https://a.co/d/hWJO0WE] here! About Steve, Steve Robinson is a pastor, speaker, and author and the founding pastor of Church of the King—a growing multisite church with campuses spread across the US and internationally. Under his leadership, Church of the King has launched new locations from South Louisiana to Cape Town, South Africa, and built a thriving online community that reaches people around the world with a message of hope and purpose. A graduate of Tulane University with a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, Steve is passionate about helping people grow in their faith, discover their God-given potential, and live with clarity and resilience. He serves on the board of Equip, a global leadership organization founded by John Maxwell, and is the author of several books, including Decide to Thrive, Perspective Shift, and Hope Again. With a passion for helping people grow and thrive, Pastor Steve is dedicated to guiding others in their faith and everyday life. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in the New Orleans area and have four children—Isabelle and her husband, Stone, and Conrad, William, and Annaliese. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing [https://gordonpublishing.com/] Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 [https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/] Check out my new revised release of my book, The Power of Positive Leadership here [https://jongordon.com/poplteam/]! 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 [https://jongordon.com/newsletters/?__hstc=16330153.ea02885be1c7ebb8d373c846f8469a2a.1736460620942.1746762625081.1746820512852.43&__hssc=16330153.4.1746820512852&__hsfp=33693536] and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! [https://jongordon.com/cpl/] 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. [https://dayofdevelopment.com/] 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 [https://jongordoncertified.com/?__hstc=16330153.8979f962692ae4b2da9243eef881817b.1732642834575.1733499191228.1733512481283.9&__hssc=16330153.1.1733512481283&__hsfp=3011104808] if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Transformed by the Messiah | Rabbi Jason Sobel

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Rabbi Jason Sobel for a powerful conversation about his book Transformed by the Messiah. Raised in a Jewish family in Long Island, Rabbi Jason Sobel shares his unexpected spiritual journey and how discovering Jesus as the Messiah brought about dramatic transformation in his life. We dive into how connecting the dots between the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament reveals God's intentional story, and why faith isn't just about information...it's about experiencing deep change. Rabbi Jason Sobel discusses the importance of oneness, the link between forgiveness and healing, and how spiritual truth can bring hope and meaning in our everyday lives. If you're searching for real transformation and spiritual clarity, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom for anyone ready to step into their own story of change. About Rabbi Jason, Rabbi Jason Sobel grew up in a Jewish home in New Jersey. In his late teens, Jason set out on a quest to discover the truth. After years of study, he discovered and embraced his true destiny as a Jewish follower of Jesus. As the founder of Fusion Global, Jason's purpose is to bring people's understanding of Jesus into high-definition by revealing the lost connection to our Hebrew roots and restoring our forgotten inheritance in Him. Rabbi Jason received his Rabbinic messianic ordination in 2005 and has a BA in Jewish Studies and an MA in Intercultural Studies. He is the spiritual advisor to The Chosen TV series and host of several TBN programs. He is the author of several books—including national best-sellers Mysteries of the Messiah and The God of the Way—and a much-anticipated new release in the fall of 2025. Rabbi Jason also leads and organizes rabbinic study tours to Israel and Greece at rockroadrabbitours.com. Find him on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RabbiJasonSobel] and Instagram at @RabbiJasonSobel [https://www.instagram.com/rabbijasonsobel/?hl=en] and rabbijasonsobel.com [https://www.fusionglobal.org/] Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing [https://gordonpublishing.com/] Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 [https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/] Order my new book 'The 7 Commitments of a Great Team' [https://a.co/d/d45lnLc] 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 [https://jongordon.com/newsletters/?__hstc=16330153.ea02885be1c7ebb8d373c846f8469a2a.1736460620942.1746762625081.1746820512852.43&__hssc=16330153.4.1746820512852&__hsfp=33693536] and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! [https://jongordon.com/cpl/] 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. [https://dayofdevelopment.com/] 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 [https://jongordoncertified.com/?__hstc=16330153.8979f962692ae4b2da9243eef881817b.1732642834575.1733499191228.1733512481283.9&__hssc=16330153.1.1733512481283&__hsfp=3011104808] if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Lead Like a Shepherd | Jeff Little

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Little, pastor, coach, and dedicated people-builder, for an uplifting conversation about leading with heart and purpose. Jeff shares his journey from stepping into leadership at age 21 to guiding a thriving community, highlighting the power of authentic care and connection. Together, we explore the "shepherd" approach to leadership, the importance of building real relationships, and how leaders can create cultures where people truly thrive. Jeff also discusses practical lessons from his books, Win with People [https://a.co/d/czS5bD6] and The Way to Win [https://a.co/d/6Q7WhQQ], emphasizing the difference between leaders who serve others and those who simply manage for their own gain. Whether you're leading a team, a family, or looking to grow personally, this episode will encourage you to embrace your role as a shepherd, reminding you that great leadership is about investing in others, building meaningful connections, and leaving a legacy through the people you empower. About Jeff, Jeff Little is the founding and lead pastor of Milestone Church, with campuses across the Dallas/Fort Worth region. He has been in ministry for over 30 years. He is the founder of Lead to Win [https://leadtowin.com/] which exists to help pastors and leaders build healthy cultures and winning environments through gatherings, coaching, and resources. Jeff earned a Bachelor's in Religion from Baylor University, a Master's in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a doctorate from Southeastern University. He and his wife, Brandy, live in Keller, TX, have four children, and enjoy being "Papa" and "Honey" to their grandchildren. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing [https://gordonpublishing.com/] Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 [https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/] Order my new book 'The 7 Commitments of a Great Team' [https://a.co/d/d45lnLc] 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 [https://jongordon.com/newsletters/?__hstc=16330153.ea02885be1c7ebb8d373c846f8469a2a.1736460620942.1746762625081.1746820512852.43&__hssc=16330153.4.1746820512852&__hsfp=33693536] and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! [https://jongordon.com/cpl/] 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. [https://dayofdevelopment.com/] 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 [https://jongordoncertified.com/?__hstc=16330153.8979f962692ae4b2da9243eef881817b.1732642834575.1733499191228.1733512481283.9&__hssc=16330153.1.1733512481283&__hsfp=3011104808] if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!