In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Jade Gordon, a dynamic keynote speaker known for her powerful messages on positivity and leadership. Jade delves into her journey, sharing valuable insights on how embracing a positive mindset can transform both personal and professional lives. Tune in to discover the keys to fostering a positive culture, the impact of leadership on team dynamics, and how to overcome challenges with resilience and optimism. Don't miss this opportunity to be motivated and uplifted by Jade's compelling story and practical advice.
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GR: How did those experiences and working with your dad, how did those help shape your career and what you're doing today?
JG: So, growing up with my dad doing what he does, I always said, I will never speak, I will never do what you do. You're so annoying. Because sometimes you just don't want to hear all the positivity. And so I always said I would never do this. But now that I feel like it's what I've been called to do before I started speaking and I decided I wanted to, but before I had even done any keynotes, we kind of sat down and said, okay, how is this going to work?
Because, I said, you drive me nuts. I love my dad. My favorite person on the planet, but sometimes he just, he's so organized and so diligent that I didn't get that from him. So, that's what all our fights usually consist of, of him being like, why can't you just be like me? But we had a conversation that he had learned from his friend of putting on different hats. So, he'll call me and say, Hey, I have my dad hat on. This is your dad. How are you doing? Or he'll say, Hey, this is your boss. And so, we kind of have, it's really been beneficial because we've navigated conversations of, is this my boss or is this my dad? And so, it's like, Hey, this is your boss. If you don't do this, And then there's the ones where it's like, Hey, this is your dad. How can I help you? So, it's, it's funny, but it's actually really prepared me for, you know, this, what I'm doing and how we have the dynamic that we do. Because when we first started kind of working together, we were like, how is this going to go? This is either going to go amazing or it's going to be awful.
And my dad's like, you're either going to quit or I'm going to have to fire you. But it has been so amazing just using the different hats, of understanding what mode we're each in of like, Hey, this is, or I'll call him like, Hey, can I talk to my boss? I have something really important to ask.
And then he's like, yep, this is your boss. So, it's really, really helped. The work that I do because my dad obviously does the same exact thing as me. And so it's allowed us to have an even better relationship and understand each other on an even deeper level because I understand what he goes through and he knows where I've been with traveling around and speaking and all that kind of stuff. So, it's just honestly been great.
