Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart

In this episode of Hart2Heart host Dr. Mike Hart welcomes best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon, to discuss his transformative journey into positive leadership.

Jon shares insights from his over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and sports teams, emphasizing the importance of purpose, positive leadership, and overcoming personal wounds. Jon discusses his family's involvement in his business, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and practical strategies such as gratitude walks and success journaling. Dr. Hart and Jon also explore the connection between spirituality, mental health, and performance, offering actionable advice for cultivating a positive mindset and resilience.

Guest Bio and Links:

Jon Gordon is a globally recognized keynote speaker, consultant, and bestselling author of 30 books, including The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership. He works with NFL, NBA, MLB teams, and Fortune 500 companies to foster positive leadership and team culture.

Listeners can learn more about Jon Gordon at his website, on X @JonGordon11, and on YouTube @JonGordon11

Resources:

Still Is The Key by: Ryan Holiday

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Jon Gordon

• (0:30) John Gordon's background and career

• (2:30) “What I've learned is, it's more what you are. Demonstrating to your kids matters more than anything. And it's not as much being taught. It's about what's being caught.”

• (7:00) How defining purpose changed Jon’s life trajectory

• (10:30) “You can’t be stressed and grateful at the same time.”

• (13:00) The science and benefits of gratitude practices

• (18:00) “The root for the Greek word of anxious means to separate and divide. So when you're anxious, you feel separate and divided.”

• (20:00) Ego, connection, and flow state

• (25:30) Ego - “negative and positive”

• (34:00) The heart's sixth sense - intuition and consciousness

• (37:00) The impact of negative thoughts and brain health

• (39:30) The role of substances in brain function and thought patterns

• (45:30) Practical tips for gratitude and mindfulness

• (51:00) Jon on embracing the dark side

• (55:00) Understanding and embracing the dark side

• (56:00) “I do think your wounds serve a purpose.”

• (1:04:00) Conclusion and final thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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