The Power of Positive Leadership, Revised & Updated: The 9 Essential Principles and Practices to Be a Great Leader (Jon Gordon)
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More than 250,000 sold 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 planet
Pursue excellence by being humble and hungry
Develop 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. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers generally describe this book as practical, upbeat, and easy to apply, especially for managers and team leaders. Many praise Jon Gordon’s clear writing and the book’s focus on culture, mindset, and accountability.
Reviewers also note that the ideas are inspirational and useful for reinforcing leadership habits like encouragement, purpose, and consistency. Some readers say the advice is familiar or repetitive, but still valuable as a reminder of positive leadership principles.
On Reddit and in broader online discussion, the strongest sentiment is that the book works best as a motivational leadership guide rather than a deeply technical business text. YouTube search results show multiple book summaries, author interviews, and related leadership videos about this title, including review-style and summary content.
- Common praise: practical leadership lessons, positive tone, and actionable mindset shifts.
- Common criticism: some find it repetitive or more inspirational than novel.
- Best fit: leaders, managers, coaches, and readers who want an accessible motivational book.
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| Topic | Leadership |
Product Details
| 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 | #17,698 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #57 in Business & Finance #199 in Motivational Management & Leadership #203 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (27) |
