What does it take to lead with faith when the pressure to win is high? Bestselling author and leadership expert Jon Gordon joins his longtime friend and co-author Jimmy Page on This Is Life for a personal conversation about faith, sport, and positive leadership. Known for books including The Energy Bus, The Power of Positive Leadership, and The One Truth, Jon has helped coaches, athletes, and teams build stronger cultures. This conversation explores the faith behind his message, from navigating fear and anxiety to making Jesus increasingly central to his life and work. Jimmy and Jon examine how leaders build belief through adversity, love people while holding high standards, and help athletes find an identity beyond performance. They also explore the habits that strengthen leadership and what it means to pursue significance beyond success. For coaches, athletes, and leaders, this episode offers a powerful invitation: use your influence to build people, strengthen teams, and leave a legacy that reaches beyond the scoreboard.
00:00 Introduction to Jon Gordon
01:28 Jon Gordon's Journey to Jesus Christ
03:07 The Signs That Led Jon Gordon to Jesus
04:47 Why Jon Gordon Refused to Hide His Faith
07:02 The Power of Staying Connected to God
12:40 Is There a Spiritual Revival in Sports?
18:31 How Great Coaches Build Winning Cultures
21:48 Positive Leadership vs. Toxic Positivity
24:23 How to Overcome Negative Thoughts
28:10 Daily Habits That Transform Your Mind
30:38 How Jon Gordon Saved His Marriage
32:43 The Power of Prayer and Gratitude
34:41 How Faith Transformed Jon Gordon's Family
37:28 Why Every Leader Needs a Framework
40:40 Love, Accountability, and Great Leadership