Jon Gordon on How to Stay Positive in 2025

For the first episode in our New Year’s series, I asked one of the most positive people I know, Jon Gordon, to join us and talk about his “one word” concept.

Jon is a best-selling author and keynote speaker who changed his life through changing his perspective (along with having a strong faith in Jesus). It turns out Jon isn’t naturally positive at all!

Not feeling super positive this New Year? Not great with setting (let alone keeping) your resolutions? Consider choosing a single word to focus on instead. 

Why? Jon says, “it provides clarity and focus. It gives meaning, mission, passion and purpose.”

Protip: Be sure to listen to the end when Jon shares advice he wished he had gotten earlier in life (it’s not what you think).