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#172 - Jon Gordon - The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, Why Teammates Are Forever, and How Commitments Crush Goals πβ‘
Episode 172
Built Not Born Podcast: Jon Gordon - The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, Why Teammates Are Forever, and How Commitments Crush Goals πβ‘
Episode Description π
Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns to Built Not Born to discuss his latest book "The 7 Commitments of a Great Team" - a book that took him 16 days to type but 54 years to write π. From his days as a Cornell lacrosse player to becoming one of the world's top leadership experts, Jon reveals the framework that transforms ordinary teams into extraordinary ones.
In this powerful episode, Jon shares the profound moment when his dying coach said "Teammates are forever" and how that revelation became the foundation for understanding what truly makes teams great. Discover why commitments matter more than goals, how to build unbreakable team bonds, and the secret to staying energized instead of drained by your work πͺ.
Key Topics Covered:Β π―
- π The 7 Commitments that separate great teams from good ones
- π₯ Why commitments crush goals every time
- β€οΈ The power of "Teammates are forever"
- π― How to align your team around vision and mission
- π₯ Why love drives grit and commitment drives greatness
- π₯ Life as a series of sprints combined with a boxing match
- β‘ How to stay energized instead of drained by your work
Guest Bio π¨βπΌ
Jon GordonΒ is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant π. Author of 32+ books including "The Energy Bus," "The Power of Positive Leadership," and "The Hard Hat," Jon has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, school districts, and nonprofits around the world π.
His practical frameworks for building positive, high-performing teams have transformed organizations from the NFL to Fortune 500 boardrooms β¨
ο»ΏKey Quotes π¬
"Teammates are forever, Tim. Teammates are forever."Β π« - Coach Richie (Jon's Cornell lacrosse coach)
"Goals are great, but your goals will not take you to where you want to go. It's your commitments that will take you to
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