YOU ARE A LEADER BY JON GORDON
YOU ARE A LEADER You may not have a title. You may not have people report to you. Maybe you never thought of yourself as a leader. But I’m here to tell you that if you live a life of integrity… If you show others what discipline, consistency and devotion look like…. If you encourage […]
THE MIRACLE LEAGUE: WHEN THE GAME INCLUDES EVERYONE, MIRACLES HAPPEN
The Miracle League: When the Game Includes Everyone, Miracles Happen Some ideas are so powerful, they don’t just spark a program — they ignite a movement. Twenty-four years ago, in a small Georgia town, a dream took shape: to give every child, regardless of ability, the chance to experience the magic of baseball. What started […]
Three Questions Every Great Team Must Ask
By Jon Gordon Great teams aren’t born, they are built. They are built one person, one commitment at a time. In my new book coming out soon I share the 7 Commitments every leader and team must make if they want to be great! One of these 7 commitments is the commitment to GET BETTER. I know […]
“I’ll Find a Way or Make One”: Dana Mathewson’s Story of Grit and Greatness
Dana Mathewson, the most accomplished women’s wheelchair tennis player in US history, never minces words when discussing her transformation from a skeptical 10-year-old to a groundbreaking champion. “I would be lying to you if I was like, ‘Yeah, I really love the idea of wheelchair sports. Really can’t wait to do this,’” Dana reveals about […]
Fear Is a Passenger, Not the Driver: Jenn Drummond’s World Record Climb
In 2018, Jen Drummond survived a car crash that should have taken her life. Instead of retreating into fear, this near-fatal accident became the catalyst for an extraordinary journey that would write her name in the history books as the first woman to conquer one of mountaineering’s most formidable challenges. “The accident was a huge […]
The Champion’s Mindset: USTA’s Dr. Larry Lauer on Mental Performance
In competitive tennis, the difference between good and great often comes down to what happens between the ears. Dr. Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance for the USTA, has spent over a decade revolutionizing how tennis players approach the psychological aspects of their sport. “How you do what you do is way more important than […]
Unstoppable: Shelby Baron’s Rise to the Paralympic Tennis Stage
Born with spina bifida in Hawaii, Shelby Baron’s path to becoming a two-time Paralympian began when she struggled to keep up in PE classes. A specialist introduced her to adaptive sports, opening her eyes to new possibilities. “My PE teacher introduced me to a PE specialist, and she introduced me to a wheelchair, and it […]
Craig Boynton’s Coaching Philosophy: Building Champions Through Relationships
Coaching at the highest level isn’t just about drills, strategy, or physical conditioning—it’s about connection. Craig Boynton, one of the most respected minds in tennis, has worked with some of the world’s best, including Jim Courier, John Isner, Hubert Hurkacz and other world class players. But if you ask him what really fuels success, his answer is simple: it’s […]
A Recipe to Create a Culture of Greatness by Jon Gordon
As I’ve been speaking to different organizations this year I’ve been hearing that my book Soup, which I wrote years ago, is really resonating. I honestly don’t talk about Soup enough and since it’s made a comeback I want to share a recipe for building a culture of greatness (from page 161). As you implement the recipe remember that […]
