{"product_id":"the-energy-bus-isbn-9780470100288","title":"The Energy Bus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore than 1.5 million sold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuel your life with positive energy with this bestselling fable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's Monday morning and George walks out of the front door to his car and a flat tire. This is the least of his problems. His home life is in shambles and his team at work is in disarray. With a big product launch coming in two weeks, he has to find a way to get it together or risk losing his marriage and job. Forced to take the bus to work, George meets a unique 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e, an international bestseller, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals ten secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment—at work and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild positive energy with vision, trust, optimism, enthusiasm, purpose, and spirit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to turn negative energy into positive achievement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome obstacles and bring out the best in yourself and your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor managers and team leaders or anyone looking to turn negative situations into positive outcomes, \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e provides a powerful plan for overcoming common life and work obstacles and bringing out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll enjoy the ride of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Note xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Flat Tire 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Good News and Bad News 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Long Walk Home 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 George Wakes Up 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 No Joy on the Bus 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Rules 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 You’re the Driver 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 It’s All About Energy 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 George Shares His Vision 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Focus 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Power of Positive Energy 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 George Takes a Walk 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 One Great Golf Shot Theory 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Bus Tickets 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 A Very Long Weekend 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Who’s on the Bus 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 The Enemy Is Negativity 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 No Energy Vampires on the Bus 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Ultimate Rule of Positive Energy 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 George Takes Control of His Bus 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 George Has a Dream 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Better Today than Yesterday 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Feeling Good 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Lead with Heart 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Chief Energy Officer 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Love Your Passengers 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Love Rules 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Fear and Trust 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 The Next Day 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 The Team Gets Inspired 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Game Day 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 The Presentation 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Joy 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 It’s More Fun on the Bus 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Energy Bus Action Plan 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBus Tickets 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Energy Bus Training Program 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Books by \u003ci\u003eJon Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 169\u003c\/p\u003e ‘…there is some great stuff in this book – good ideas, pithy quotes and punchy one-liners which invite you to write them down and recall them at the appropriate time.’ (\u003ci\u003eEdge,\u003c\/i\u003e May 2007)  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJON GORDON's\u003c\/b\u003e bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at \u003cb\u003ewww.JonGordon.com.\u003c\/b\u003e Follow him on \u003cb\u003eTwitter @JonGordon11.\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's Monday morning and George walks out of the front door to his car and a flat tire. But this is the least of his problems. His home life is in shambles and his team at work is in disarray. With a big new product launch coming in two weeks for the NRG-2000, he has to find a way to get it together or risk losing his marriage and job. Forced to take the bus to work, 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e, an international bestseller, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals ten secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment—at work and at home.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone faces challenges. And every person, organization, company, and team has to overcome negativity and adversity to define themselves and create their success. No one goes through life untested and the answer to these tests is positive energy—the kind of positive energy that consists of the vision, trust, optimism, enthusiasm, purpose, and spirit that defines great leaders and their dreams.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon his experience and work with thousands of leaders, sales professionals, teams, nonprofit organizations, schools, and athletes, Gordon infuses this engaging story with keen insights, actionable strategies, and a big dose of positive infectious energy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor managers and team leaders or anyone looking to turn negative energy into positive achievement, \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e provides a powerful plan for overcoming common life and work obstacles and bringing out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll enjoy the ride of your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit \u003cb\u003ewww.TheEnergyBus.com\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for\u003c\/i\u003e THE ENERGY BUS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jon's book \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e and his 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mike Smith, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tom Gegax, founder of Tires Plus\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Purpose, vision, enthusiasm, and spirit are all critical elements for individual and team success. \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The world would be a much better place if we all focused on being positive. 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