The Power of Positive Leadership, Revised & Updated: The 9 Essential Principles and Practices to Be a Great Leader (2nd Edition)

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In his bestselling book The Power of Positive Leadership, eighteen-time bestselling author Jon Gordon teaches listeners 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 listeners 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 listeners 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 is a must-listen for all leaders in business and beyond seeking to get the best out of themselves and others.

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Release date

Audiobook: March 10, 2026