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The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy Audiobook
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“It’s Monday morning and George walks out 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 up in 2 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 set of characters (passengers) that over the course of 2 weeks share the 10 rules for the ride of his life… and attempt to help him turn around his work and team and save his job and marriage from an almost inevitable destruction.” 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. Everyone faces challenges. And every person, organization, company and team will have 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 consisting of vision, trust, optimism, enthusiasm, purpose, and spirit that defines great leaders and their teams. Drawing upon his experience and work with thousands of leaders, sales professionals, teams, non-profit organizations, schools, and athletes, Gordon infuses this engaging story with keen insights, actionable strategies and a big dose of positive infectious energy. For managers and team leaders or anyone looking to turn negative energy into positive achievement The Energy Bus provides a powerful roadmap to overcome common life and work obstacles 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!
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"I can’t believe anyone would give this less than 5 stars. This is the best book I’ve listened to or read in ages. This will sit along side some of the greats like Rich Dad Poor Dad and Richest Man In Babylon. Easy reads and full of inspiration. And not boring like a bunch of other books. Great story telling and just what I needed as I sit on the beach and refresh my spirit. "
— Craig (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Jon’s book The Energy Bus 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.”
— Mike Smith, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons -
“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.”
— Tom Gegax, founder of Tires Plus -
“Purpose, vision, enthusiasm, and spirit are all critical elements for individual and team success. 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. Get on the bus and enjoy the ride.”
— Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic -
“The world would be a much better place if we all focused on being positive. Gordon is ‘the Pastor of Positive Energy and I'm one of his believers.”
— Danny Gans, Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year
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Deborah Dixon, 4/28/2022
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" Good lessons for leadership told in a great story. Easy to listen to and follow. "
— Fauser Consulting, Inc., 2/29/2020 -
" Fun to listen to. Great way to get motivated. You must decide who you want on your bus. We all have energy vampires in our that we need to get rid of . This book shows us how. "
— PT, 7/1/2018 -
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Mindset, 2/9/2018
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" In Jon Gordon's 'The Energy Bus' he captures the essence of how our attitude will ultimately direct our destiny. This fun loving story is full of wisdom, charm and a refreshing sense of what is possible if one will merely look to themselves and ask the question 'How will I choose to respond to life's challenges.' "
— Paul, 9/14/2017 -
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AngelaO, 4/25/2017
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" In two words.....boring and preachy. "
— Kim, 2/17/2014 -
" This is a great book for changing the way you think about work and life. Its an easy read and very helpful. "
— Ursula, 2/13/2014 -
" Interesting read and interesting insights about the business world. It reminds me of the importance of focus in the business world. "
— Sean, 2/9/2014 -
" Easy read with good info that is common sense but a reminder we all need "
— Ali, 1/26/2014 -
" I just remember this felt a little too "fluffy". "
— Eric, 1/17/2014 -
" One of those "improve your performance at work and in your private life" piles of tosh. It was a promotion present from my boss. "
— Sho, 1/5/2014 -
" Everyone should read this book! "
— Jasmine, 1/1/2014 -
" It's an interesting, very fast read. Of all things, UNCW's new men's basketball coach, Buzz Peterson, recommended it in a newspaper article about team motivation. "
— Don, 12/8/2013 -
" This is an all time top read for me. It's one of those transformative books that can completely overhaul your perceptions and change your approach to life in general. It's presented via a fictional story so it "sticks" with you. "
— Omar, 12/4/2013 -
" This book was introduced to me by a dear friend, mentor and coach, Maylan Newton w/ ESI. Be prepared when you start this book, you will not be able to put it down. "
— Laura, 10/22/2013 -
" A great read and must have...Highly recommend!! "
— Donald, 10/17/2013 -
" Awesome story about how this guy who is down on his luck has to ride the bus to work one day, and the bus driver, Joy, changes his life forever. It is a very positive story about how you do control how you react to things that happen to you and the choices you make. "
— Deb, 9/6/2013 -
" A life changing book. It helped me become a better person. "
— James, 4/28/2013 -
" It's a fun read with a plenty of motivating insights buried into a decent storyline. "
— Daron, 4/17/2013 -
" This was a "cute" little book with a lot of cheese. I did like the reminders about positive energy such as kindness , enthusiasm, commitment, gratitude, etc. I also like the reminder about personal responsibility -- we are all drivers of our own bus. "
— Jon, 2/10/2013 -
" It's a very quick read! I thought this book was rejuvenating for all the aspects in my life. "
— Stacey, 2/9/2013 -
" I Had to read this book for work. Extremely motivational and life changing. If you need a life spark, give this easy read a try. "
— Jeremy, 8/5/2012 -
" Go away energy vampires! And don't come back until I say so! "
— Brad, 4/15/2012 -
" fun "fable" on the difference we can choose to make in our lives. "
— Darren, 12/19/2011 -
" I liked the way Jon presented the messages, not in typical self-help book fashion - I wish he had included some story about balancing the family also, just to complete the circle - extremely good about reinvigorating positive energy and enthusiasm. "
— Ravi, 12/17/2011 -
" Wow! If everyone could live by these principles we would be alot happier. The 10 rules focused on here are easy to understand and you can use them in every aspect of life. "
— Pam, 12/6/2011 -
" It was the most interesting take on a self help book that I've ever read, by turning it into a work of fiction. Unfortunately, it was poorly written fiction. "
— John, 9/14/2011 -
" In a perfect world we could all get ourselves perfectly together in 11 days. Oh yeah! This is a fable. Oh, OK. Interesting concept. Am I motivated? Perhaps just a wee bit more. "
— Marilyn, 9/8/2011 -
" Absolutely recommend this book for anyone who works in a team within a corporate environment. It motivates and teaches how to bring your team together to work toward goals successfully. LOVED this read! "
— Suzanne, 9/5/2011 -
" Good reminder to stay positive. "
— Natalie, 8/10/2011 -
" Jon Gordon is a decent motivational writer. The book has some, good commonsense tips. "
— Jane, 7/26/2011 -
" A must read for all teachers! "
— Cortney, 7/7/2011 -
" I loved the Energy Bus. The fable is a wonderful story that teaches us we are in charge of our destiny and our journey. We can take that journey with a positive mindset and enjoy the ride, or we can travel with a negative mindset and be miserable. "
— Kim, 5/21/2011 -
" I liked the ideas this book was based on, but the way it was written was way to cheesey for me. "
— Kelly, 4/29/2011 -
" LOVE THIS BOOK!!! It really is amazing what positive energy can do for us and those around us. "
— Angie, 4/20/2011 -
" Had to read this for work. It is a reasonably good book - motivational, positive thinking, etc. "
— Suz, 4/1/2011 -
" This book changed my life and my teaching career. Read it. Very quick read and powerful. We are in control of our life. "
— Robyn, 3/13/2011 -
" Read this book. It's a quick read that you can finish in one afternoon. It's a great guide to getting rid of the negativity in your life. "
— Emily, 2/13/2011 -
" This was a great motivational book that should be read by anyone who has to deal with others on a daily basis. Lots of wisdom here, but the best is to not let the energy vampires suck the life out of you. Also, I think my new mantra will be, "Too blessed to be stressed!" "
— Melanie, 1/14/2011 -
" Jon Gordon is a decent motivational writer. The book has some, good commonsense tips. "
— Jane, 1/9/2011 -
" A good positive and short read to kick off the new year! "
— Jackie, 1/5/2011 -
" It's an interesting, very fast read. Of all things, UNCW's new men's basketball coach, Buzz Peterson, recommended it in a newspaper article about team motivation. "
— Don, 11/28/2010 -
" begining might be boreing but you live it like youer own life. also, my favorite line is: ( the world dosent create you, you create the world.) if it dosent make sense, read it and dont worry it will.:) "
— Corrine, 10/20/2010 -
" Enjoying this book. I loved his other book, 'Soup' too! "
— Urmylifenow, 10/5/2010 -
" I read this book for work. I didn't find it very engaging. I've heard "Be Positive" expressed in more compelling ways. "
— Sharon, 9/16/2010 -
" a nice motivational reading by Jon gordon. after reading i felt some kind of jump start myself!! "
— Mohammed, 9/12/2010 -
" I loved the Energy Bus. The fable is a wonderful story that teaches us we are in charge of our destiny and our journey. We can take that journey with a positive mindset and enjoy the ride, or we can travel with a negative mindset and be miserable. "
— Kim, 6/30/2010
About Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon is the author of numerous books on leadership, sales, culture, and teamwork. His works include the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy, The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, and Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else, among others. Gordon has appeared on the Today show and CNN, and his work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. He has a wide variety of high profile clients, including the Atlanta Falcons, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Bayer, and others. Gordon holds degrees from Emory and Cornell universities and is the founder of The Jon Gordon Companies, a consulting and training company based in Florida.