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

by Gordon, Jon; Blanchard, Ken

• ISBN13: 9780470100288
• ISBN10: 0470100281
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-22
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you'll enjoy the ride of your life!

Author Biography

Jon Gordon is a speaker, consultant and author of the international best seller The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy which has captured the hearts of readers’ world wide. With his positive spirit and message Jon empowers audiences and readers to live and work with more positive energy and purpose and cultivate positive work environments where individuals and teams create more success and enjoy the ride of their life. Jon and his books have been featured on CNN, NBC’s Today Show and in Forbes, Fast Company, O Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times. Clients such as The Jacksonville Jaguars, PGA Tour, Northwestern Mutual, Publix Super Markets and JP Morgan Chase also call on Jon to get their team "on the bus" and moving in the right direction.

Jon also impacts thousands of teachers and students each year through his work with schools, universities and non-profit organizations. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a masters in teaching from Emory University. He lives in northeast Florida with his wife and two high energy children.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Acknowledgments ix

Author's Note xiii

Introduction xvii

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

Share the Energy! Get Your Team on the Bus!! 166