The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

by Jon Gordon, Ken Blanchard (Foreword by)

Overview

Praise for THE ENERGY BUS

"Jon's book The Energy Bus and talk to our team have been very useful tools in helping us build a positive team and culture where our players overcome negativity and challenges to perform at their highest potential."
—Mike Smith, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons

"Given the challenges and adversity we face in business and life today, Jon Gordon provides a clear road map to navigate the negativity and pitfalls that too often sabotage individual and team success as he shines a light on the truths that define great leaders, great teams, and great energy. I especially loved the part about leading with purpose. I consider this a valuable book for anyone looking to bring out the best in themselves and their team."
—Tom Gegax, founder of Tires Plus and author of The Big Book of Small Business

"Purpose, vision, enthusiasm, and spirit are all critical elements for individual and team success. The Energy Bus does a masterful job of weaving together these principles to create a dynamic and entertaining read that will infuse you and your

team with positive energy. Get on the bus and enjoy the ride."
—Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic

"At Simple Truths, we believe that your core values will determine your success in business and in life. Having the right outlook, the right energy, is a vital part of that core. The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon, will take you on a journey through life, unlocking the essentials for effective leadership and service."
—Mac Anderson, President of Simple Truths and founder of Successories

"If you want to build a positive, high-performing organization, then get on the bus and read this book."
—Jeffrey Fox, bestselling author of Secrets of Great Rainmakers

"The world would be a much better place if we all focused on being positive. Gordon is 'the Pastor of Positive Energy' and I'm one of his believers."
—Danny Gans, Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year

"Gordon so inspired our sales professionals with his positive energy that they were asking for more. Now, here is his philosophy in a book we can read and quote—and we will!"
—Linda H. Sherrer, President and CEO of Prudential Network Realty

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470893319
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/03/2010
Series:	Jon Gordon
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	78,338
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Jon Gordon is a speaker, consultant, and author of the international bestseller The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, and The Shark and the Goldfish, all from Wiley. He and his books have been featured on CNN and NBC's Today show, and in Forbes; O, The Oprah Magazine; the Wall Street Journal; and the New York Times. His clients include the Atlanta Falcons, the PGA Tour, Northwestern Mutual, Publix Super Markets, Campbell Soup, and JPMorgan Chase.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Acknowledgments ix

Author’s Note xii

Introduction xv

1 Flat Tire 1

2 Good News and Bad News 9

3 The Long Walk Home 11

4 George Wakes Up 15

5 No Joy on the Bus 17

6 The Rules 19

7 You’re the Driver 25

8 It’s All About Energy 33

9 George Shares His Vision 37

10 Focus 41

11 The Power of Positive Energy 45

12 George Takes a Walk 51

13 One Great Golf Shot Theory 53

14 Bus Tickets 55

15 A Very Long Weekend 61

16 Who’s on the Bus 63

17 The Enemy Is Negativity 67

18 No Energy Vampires on the Bus 73

19 The Ultimate Rule of Positive Energy 77

20 George Takes Control of His Bus 81

21 George Has a Dream 89

22 Better Today than Yesterday 91

23 Feeling Good 95

24 Lead with Heart 99

25 Chief Energy Officer 103

26 Love Your Passengers 113

27 Love Rules 121

28 Fear and Trust 125

29 The Next Day 129

30 The Team Gets Inspired 135

31 Game Day 139

32 The Presentation 147

33 Joy 151

34 It’s More Fun on the Bus 155

The Energy Bus Action Plan 159

Bus Tickets 165

The Energy Bus Training Program 166

Other Books by Jon Gordon 167

Index 169