The Power of Positive Leadership, Revised & Updated: The 9 Essential Principles and Practices to Be a Great Leader (Jon Gordon) - Hardcover

Gordon, Jon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1394362110 ISBN 13: 9781394362110

Verlag: Wiley, 2026

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More than 250,000 sold

In his bestselling book The Power of Positive Leadership, 18x bestselling author Jon Gordon teaches readers that we are not positive because life is easy; we are positive because life can be hard! Leaders are bound to face numerous obstacles, negativity, and tests, and there will be times when it seems as if everything in the world is conspiring against you―which is why positive leadership is essential.

In the revised and updated Second Edition, Gordon reminds readers that the research is clear: being a positive leader is not just a nice way to lead. It's the only way to lead if you want to build a great culture, unite your organization in the face of adversity, develop a connected and committed team, and achieve excellence and superior results.

This book teaches readers to:

• Use love as the greatest leadership principle on the planet
• Pursue excellence by being humble and hungry
• Develop grit, embrace failure, ignore the critics, and do the work

The Power of Positive Leadership earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all leaders in business and beyond seeking to get the best out of themselves and others.

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JON GORDON is an 18-time bestselling author, top leadership speaker, and consultant who has worked with many of the top leaders and organizations on the planet. He impacts millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages.

Visit him at JonGordon.com

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DISCOVER THE PROVEN PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THAT MAKE GREAT LEADERS GREAT

“Jon Gordon is one of the best teachers on leadership I know. His extraordinary new book, The Power of Positive Leadership, shows the heart behind what separates Jon from so many others: his positive attitude and outlook. This book will inspire you to believe the future can be better than the present and will equip you with the leadership tools to make it a reality. Grab copies for your whole team and prepare to change the way you think, to grow in how you lead, and expand what you can accomplish.”
―CRAIG GROESCHEL, Senior Pastor of Life.Church; New York Times bestselling author

“A thorough and comprehensive guide on positive leadership that will help anyone become a better leader!”
―GEORGE RAVELING, Nike’s Director of Global Basketball Sports Marketing and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach

“Jon Gordon has helped leaders around the world take their game to new heights. In The Power of Positive Leadership, he pulls back the curtain for all to see how to do the same. Read this book; put Jon’s principles into practice and enjoy the results!”
―MARK MILLER, bestselling author of Chess Not Checkers and The Heart of Leadership; Vice President, High Performance Leadership, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

“Being a positive leader is a choice! In an age where getting the most from our teams has never been more important, Jon grounds us on the ‘what,’ ‘why,’ and ‘how.’”
―CARL LIEBERT, COO, USAA

“Leaders read Jon Gordon’s books because his message is unfailingly positive. Now he explains that powerful force and how to cultivate it in your own organization. Read this book.”
―RYAN HOLIDAY, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy

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Principles Inform. Practices Transform.

Every leader faces moments when negativity and challenges threaten to derail their vision and undermine their team’s potential. How do you maintain optimism when obstacles seem insurmountable? How do you inspire others when criticism and doubt surround you? How do you build a thriving culture when external pressures conspire against your organization? These challenges aren’t just occasional hurdles―they’re the daily reality of leadership that can determine whether you succeed or fail.

In the newly revised edition of The Power of Positive Leadership, 18-time bestselling author Jon Gordon draws on decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, championship sports teams and many of the best leaders on the planet to provide an essential roadmap for leadership success. Gordon explains why positive leadership isn’t about fake optimism―it’s about implementing a research-backed approach that consistently builds great cultures, unites organizations during adversity, develops com-mitted teams, and delivers superior results.

This updated edition expands on the original nine principles with fresh insights, new case studies, and proven strategies that have changed the lives of countless people. The author reveals how to use love as the greatest leadership principle and practice, pursue excellence through humility and accountability, develop grit while embracing failure, and sideline critics while doing the meaningful work that drives lasting change. The book provides practical frameworks for energizing your own leadership, uplifting your team with optimism and belief, building trust, communicating with impact, and leading through both triumph and crisis with unwavering strength and authenticity.

Leaders at every level―from emerging managers to seasoned executives―will learn how to maximize their influence and get the best out of themselves and their teams. If you’re ready to transform the way you lead and create the kind of positive, high-performing culture that drives exceptional results, The Power of Positive Leadership provides the essential principles and practices you’ll need to make it happen.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1394362110
• ISBN 13: 9781394362110
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland