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

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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 planetPursue excellence by being humble and hungryDevelop 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 a 18x bestselling author and thought leader, renowned keynote speaker, and consultant who has worked with many of the top leaders and organizations around the world. Jon is a highly sought after global influencer who inspires millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages on positivity, teamwork, and leadership.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2026
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1394362110
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1394362110
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 1 x 8.6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #37,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #160 in Business & Finance #297 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) #304 in Motivational Management & Leadership
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