<i>"I found it full of passion, optimism and spirit to live a more positive and energy–filled life and it gave me a real boost." </i> (PA Life, March 2017)
<i><br /><br />�This is a good book for teams to restore belief in individuals and gain more as a team and flourish in their personal lives, and working towards a work life balance.� </i>(Nursing Times, March 2016)
Enjoy the ride of your life with the Wall Street Journal bestseller
None of us can expect to get through life without any challenges. Life isn�t always a constant daydream of unbridled pleasure and happiness. But that doesn�t mean you can�t approach everything with some zing � a big dose of positive energy is what you need to feel great, be successful and love life! And the international bestselling The Energy Bus can help you live your life in a positive, forward–thinking way.
Learn the 10 secrets that will help you overcome adversity and harness the power of positive, infectious energy, so that you can create your own success.
International bestselling author Jon Gordon draws on his experience of working with thousands of leaders and teams to provide insights, actionable strategies and positive energy.
The Energy Bus:
- Shows you how to ditch negativity and infuse your life with positive energy
- Provides tools to build a positive team and culture
- Contains insights from working with some of the world�s largest companies
- Foreword by Ken Blanchard, co–author of The One–Minute Manager
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
JUMP ON BOARD! YOU′LL LOVE THE RIDE
None of us can expect to get through life without any challenges. Life isn′t always a constant daydream of unbridled pleasure and happiness. But that doesn′t mean you can′t approach everything with some zing – a big dose of positive energy is what you need to feel great, be successful and love life! And the international bestselling The Energy Bus can help you live your life in a positive, forward–thinking way.
FIRE UP YOUR ENGINE!
Follow the story of George as he wakes up on a Monday morning, walks out of the front door, and finds he has a flat tyre. But this is the least of his problems. His home life is in a shambles and his team at work is in disarray. With a big new product launch ahead, he has to find a way to get it together or risk losing his marriage and job. Forced to take the bus, George meets a unique kind of bus driver and an interesting cast of characters who, over the course of two weeks, share the ten rules for the ride of his life. In the process they help him turn around his work and life, saving his job and marriage from destruction.
START LIVING WITH ENERGY
As a frequent (80 times) Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Energy Bus has taken millions of people worldwide on an enlightening and inspiring ride, showing them how to ditch negativity and infuse their life with positive energy. Get on board for the journey and let Jon Gordon show you his powerful plan for overcoming common life and work obstacles and bringing out the best in yourself and your team.
′Purpose, Vision, Enthusiasm, and Spirit... 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′
?Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA′s Orlando Magic
′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
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