Episode 577: Jon Gordon: The Psychology of Optimism, Better Habits, and Stronger Leadership

Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel · Aug 4, 2026 · 1h 45m

Are your thoughts helping you move forward, or are they quietly running your life? We talk a lot about positivity, discipline, leadership, and good habits, but very few people understand how those things actually work together. Negative thoughts can feel true simply because they show up fast. Bad habits can undo years of progress. Leaders can have a great vision and still lose their team because they do not communicate, connect, or create trust. And being hardworking is not always enough if people do not want to follow you. This matters because success is shaped by what you believe, what you…