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The Energy Bus
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The Energy Bus does a masterful job of weaving together key principles to create a dynamic and entertaining read that will infuse you and your team with positive energy.
When we get to work, we have another choice. We can catch people doing things right, or we can catch them doing things wrong.
Guess which of those two activities energizes people more?
Ken Blanchard, the famous co-author of “The One Minute Manager”, said “If you want to fuel your family, your career, your team, and your organization with spirit, read The Energy Bus.
The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy is terrific in the way in which it clarifies why so many executive are praising
In the style of other best selling business fables, The Energy Bus takes readers on an inspiring journey that reveals ten secrets for successfully addressing life and work with a quality approach that ensures success.
In The Energy Bus, managers are reminded that it is up to them to make certain team members understand who is driving the bus; where the bus is going; and what it takes to be permitted to remain riding on the bus. In other words, each team member needs to determine clearly for his or her self, whether or not he or she is getting on the bus for the entire journey, or not.
Author, Jon Gordon, is a strong proponent that in order to ensure positive energy on the bus, the bus driver must make certain that the journey is “fun” for all its passengers. He provides a few key points to ensure a fun bus ride:
- Remember that every bus trip and journey should be fun.
- It doesn’t have to be a difficult and painful ride.
- Ask your team regularly how we can be more successful and have more fun in the process.
- Ask how we can bring more joy to the work we do.
- Remind yourself and your team that the goal of every journey should be to arrive at your destination with a smile on your face. It’s not just about the destination but about the team you become along the way.
Remember, you have only one ride through life so give it all you got and enjoy the ride!
Managers must learn how to successfully navigate adversity and potholes along the way. Expect that every great team, including your own, will face adversity, challenges, and struggles along the journey. Every great team will be tested, but great teams don’t let flat tires stop them from reaching their destination.
The book is summarized very nicely with a complete list of “10 Rules For The Ride Of Your Life”.
The rules include key points such as: You are the driver of your bus; Desire, vision and focus move your bus in the right direction; Fuel your ride with positive energy; and Invite People on your bus and share your vision for the road ahead.
One of the best rules mentioned includes Rule #5 - Don’t waste your energy on those who don’t get on your bus, and Rule #6 – Post a sign that says NO ENERGY VAMPIRES ALLOWED on your bus.
This is a key statement and an important expectation for every member of a team to fully understand. No one should be allowed to opt out, EVERYONE who gets on the bus, so to speak, must we fully engaged and willing to participate 100%.
In a nutshell, the story is fun and enlightening, it is a fast and enjoyable read, and the lessons taught in this book are powerful and memorable.
- Danny Gans, Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year.
- Linda H. Sherrer, President and CEO of Prudential Network Realty
We encourage our readers to add The Energy Bus to their personal leadership library.
Jon Gordon, author of The Energy Bus, is a leading authority on developing positive, engaged people, leaders, businesses, schools, and teams. He is also the co-founder of the PEP – Positive Energy Program, which creates and funds programs that develop healthy, positive children.
Jon and his energy solutions have been featured in hundreds of television shows, magazines, and newspapers around the world including CNN’s American Morning, NBC’s Today show, Men’s Health, Forbes, and Positive Thinking.
To learn more about The Energy Bus author, Jon Gordon, and to sign up for Jon’s free weekly newsletter, please visit www.JonGordon.com
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