A road map for living and implementing the 10 principles of the energy bus the energy bus field guide is your roadmap to fueling your life, work and team with positive energy. Video training programs by jon gordon based off of the energy bus. Invite people on your bus and share your vision for the road ahead. Gordon s council is geared towards challenges we face in business life, yet, it also translates nicely into changing your personal attitude towards life. Here are 3 lessons from the book to help you start yours. Apr, 2016 the energy bus inspirational powerpoint for management 1. The first few are about regaining control over your life if you feel youve lost it. The audiobook focuses on the fictional story of a miserabl. 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. Desire, vision and focus move your bus in the right direction. His challenging message was easy to understand and simple to implement. In the energy bus, joy encourages george and his team to find their bigger and deeper purpose in the work they do every day.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Read the energy bus 10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team with positive energy by jon gordon available from rakuten kobo. Get email updates on the club here we will host interactive live video sessions in our facebook group each monday at 4pm eastern time. 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. It is a little corny but very uplifting and appropriate for the holiday season. The energy bus summary the energy bus by jon gordon is about a corporate manager george whose life is falling apart right before his eyes. The power of positive leadership free summary by jon gordon. Homecoming study guide part two, chapters 12 page 1 page 2 summary chapter 1 on the bus to new york, dicey finds herself contemplating the concept of home. The energy bus, a parable by consultant and motivational speaker jon gordon, asserts that positive people and positive teams create positive results. As a result of jon s talk we went from a bus full of passengers to a fleet of of drivers. Peg discussion and activity guide volume 2 page 2 of 11.
What was the main message that you drew from the book. He came to prominence in 2007 with the bestselling book the energy bus. Having the right people around us is vitally important to our successes in life. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. On day 4 i included a ticket with my vision, desire, and focus. Since positive energy is the only proper fuel for a good journey, which is the third rule, we. To do so, she shares ten rules with everyone on the bus.
The power of positive leadership pdf summary jon gordon. The ten things managers need to know from the energy bus 1. Summary of jon gordons the energy bus by swift reads. If thats you, the energy bus by jon gordon can help you to find a calmer, happier life. The book focuses on the fictional story of a miserable. Read the energy bus book before the beginning of week 1. The energy bus 10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team. After reading the energy bus 4 times now i decided to start recruiting my husband by leaving rules in his lunch box. Through a series of events he ends up riding a city bus with a positive motivation guru at the helm and a group of energy converts in the seats. Discover keynotes, training and consulting programs. The energy bus, by jon gordon, will take you on a journey through life. The audiobook focuses on the fictional story of a miserable worker named george whose pessimism has nearly cost. Week 1 discussion who do you identify most with in the book, joy or george. The ten things managers need to know from the energy bus.
Build a more positive team with our new interactive energy bus online animated training program for individuals, organizations and teams. The energy bus workshop based on the international best seller the energy bus by jon gordon developed by jon gordon contributions by scott sklare the jon gordon companies. Dont waste your energy on those who dont get on your bus. This book follows george, who is forced to ride the bus to work because of a flat tire on his car. Jon gordon is a wellknown american author, speaker, consultant and leadership expert born in 1971. In the mode of other best selling business fables the energy bus, takes listeners 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.
The energy bus field guide by jon gordon, paperback barnes. The energy bus 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. However, positive thinking and energy are among the attributes featured in the book. On day 11, he started posting rules back to me in different places around the house. Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. Jan 24, 2015 in this episode bestselling author jon gordon reveals all his insights on his book, the energy bus, where he shares 10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team with positive energy. The energy bus share book recommendations with your. We though it might be a great idea to share these summaries with you. Chapter 16 whos on the bus it was monday and this monday was very different from last monday. The energy bus chapter 1 8 continuous financial improvement. Has reading this book changed the way you think about life and work. The energy bus by jon gordon read online on bookmate.
In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, the energy bus, author jon gordon takes children on an enlightening and inspiring ride that will positively impact them at. The energy bus is a story written in the style of other bestselling business fables of george, whos struggling at work and at home. Access a free summary of the energy bus, by jon gordon and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Jon gordon is now saying to us that we need to have people on our bus and they need to know what route is. It was established in july 2016 when niki spears, a school administrator approached jon gordon with an idea to bring his positive and infectious story to schools as a way to help principals, teachers, staff and students. A summary of things you should know about the energy bus according to jon gordon. The energy bus by jon gordon overdrive rakuten overdrive. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. From the energy bus by jon gordon comes five ways to love your passengers or your team, or your family, or your staff, or your community, or you. Jon gordon is the author of a number of bestsellers like one word that will change your life, the positive dog, and the no complaining rule. The following curriculum is derived from the book the energy bus, published by wiley. The energy bus for schools leadership journey is based on the principles of the mega best seller the energy bus by jon gordon. We hope you enjoy our 3 minute summary of the energy bus by jon gordon.
George meets a unique bus driver and an interesting cast of fellow bus riders who, over the course of two weeks share the 10 rules to fuel your. Positive energy groups 10week discussion and activity guide based on the book. Jon gordon has written 17 books, including the energy bus, one word that will change your life, the carpenter and the energy bus for kids. Make your own animated videos and animated presentat.
George is a regular kid having a bad day until he gets on the energy bus and learns to stay positive and overcome his challenges. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and. If youre not the driver, youll always be at the whim of everyone elses travel plans. Ugas coach richt had learned from atlanta falcons coach, mike smith, that the falcons team also read through this book. Jan 22, 2007 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. A story about staying positive and overcoming challenges by bestselling author, jon gordon energy bus for kids resources sign up for jon s free positive tip newsletter.
As a member of the corporate world, i have many times been given the task of reading motivational go get em books and, therefore, when my boss gave me the task of reading the energy bus i approached it reluctantly, procrastinating until just before our team discussion however, once i got started i couldnt put it down until the end. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful. Three inspired weeks later, he finished the manuscript for the energy bus. Jan, 2017 35 spectacular quotes from the energy bus jan, 2017 feb 20, 2016 by brandon gaille this international best seller by jon gordon reveals how to progress forward in your life and work while maintaining positive energy. The energy bus summary the energy bus is a tale of negative george who got on the energy bus after his car tire went flat, and met the bus s driver joy. The international bestseller the energy bus has helped millions of people from around the. The energy bus, an international best seller by jon gordon, takes. Its a story about a guy named george whose car breaks down and he has to take the bus to work for two weeks while his car gets fixed.
He shows how this works through the fictional story of george, a depressed middle manager at a lightbulb manufacturing company, whose negativity is ruining his career and marriage. Praise for the energy bus i have never enjoyed reading a book more than the energy bus by jon gordon. And while it would be a long time before the book became the bestseller it is today, that was the real beginning of his journey. She realizes that she has long since given up the hope of finding home, and instead is merely. In order to take your life where you want it to go, you need to be the controller of your bus. The bus driver, joy, is committed to unleashing the positive energy in every single one of her passengers. Simple, fun, and actionable so anybody, even a child, can benefit from feeding the positive dog. The energy bus field guide paperback december 26, 2017.
I found the book to be a quick and easy read and very insightful. Jon s book the energy bus and his presentation to my firm were both contagious and impactful. Like this one, his books offer practical advice and present universal themes in the form of fables. In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, the energy bus, author jon gordon shows children how to overcome negativity, bullies and everyday challenges to be their best. I wanted to let you know that i have created a simple blog for those of you who may want to join me in discussing jon gordon s book, the energy bus.
In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, the energy bus, author jon gordon takes children on an enlightening and inspiring ride that will positively impact them at school and home. When you get on the energy bus youll enjoy the ride of your life. Jon gordon is a prolific motivational writer with a large, loyal readership. The energy bus, an international best seller by jon gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that rev. In his book gordon reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that. In this episode bestselling author jon gordon reveals all his insights on his book, the energy bus, where he shares 10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team with positive energy. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity. I read this book because it was recommended to me by several friends who also enjoy books about personal growth and inspiration. For a small price and a 3 minute time investment, our summary gives you some of the wisdom from the book, some food for thought and hopefully the impetus to make some time to read the whole book. Gordons council is geared towards challenges we face in business life. He is miserable at home, he is miserable at work, and to make matters worse, he has two weeks to give the best presentation at work or he is going to find himself unemployed. The energy bus 2007 is a handbook to positive energy and longterm success in your personal and professional life.
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