The Energy Bus Field Guide

by Jon Gordon, Amy Kelly

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. The international bestseller The Energy Bus has helped millions of people from around the world shift to a more positive outlook; the story of George and Joy bus driver has resonated with people from all walks of life, each with their own individual vision of "success." This guide is designed as a practical companion to help you live and share the ten principles every day, with real, actionable steps you can immediately put into practice in your life, work, team and organization.   Filled with insightful questions, practical action steps, best practices and inspiring case studies you’ll be equipped to energize yourself and your team in new and powerful ways.  Whether it’s a family team, work team, sports team, or school team, everyone benefits from getting on the bus.

Genres: Self Help, Audiobook, Psychology

144 pages, Paperback

Published December 26, 2017

About the author

Jon Gordon is an American business consultant and author on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork.

Jon Gordon's best-selling 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 non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and The Goldfish, Soup, The Seed and his latest The Positive Dog. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, Bayer and more.

Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

When he's not running through airports or speaking, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two "high energy" children.

You can find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage

Reviews

[Dave Salvatore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let’s just say that after reading The Energy Bus, I now imagine my attitude as an oversized school bus barreling down the highway of life—either spreading sunshine or leaving roadkill behind!

Jon Gordon delivers an easy-to-digest motivational journey filled with quirky passengers (characters you swear you’ve worked with) and simple, actionable life lessons. At first glance, it might seem a bit too feel-good for the cynics among us (guilty!), but it sneaks up on you. By the end, you’re checking your imaginary ticket, determined to keep any energy vampires from hitching a ride.

Sure, some advice may feel familiar if you’ve dipped your toes in the motivational pond before, but the beauty here lies in its simplicity and charm. It’s like chicken soup for your exhausted, coffee-addicted, Monday-dreading soul.

If you need a kickstart to your optimism engine or want a fun reminder to stop dragging negativity around like a grumpy co-pilot, hop on this bus. Just don’t be surprised if afterward, you find yourself annoyingly cheerful in traffic jams.

[Johnnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great guide to work through this great book.

[Tarence Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Positive thinking...looking for the silver lining etc

[Geno Jaramillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Loved the ideas of positivity and changing focus and perception. I recommend for a quick powerful read.

[Quincy Glines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good motivational book. Also, a good book to change mindsets!!

[Kendall Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed it, it honestly has helped so much with my life situation and helping me enjoy the life I'm living and the opportunities I'm given

[Ashleigh Wauters · Rating 1 out of 5]

Way too fake happy to me.

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the concept but a lot of those changes take time, not two weeks. It was very “positive vibes only” in my mind.

[Arielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book with a lovely message. Everyone should read it!

[Casey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book with my coworkers because it was required. It is not a book I would have ever read myself, but I actually didn’t mind it. I think the book has a lot of good advice on how to change your perspective on day to day issues and how to present yourself to others. However, it was repetitive and almost childish at some points. Overall, I thought it was a pretty good read maybe a little to cliche at points though, but again this ain’t the typical genre I go for!

[Scott Beckel · Rating 4 out of 5]

For anyone facilitating the Energy Bus, the Field Guide is necessary to help guide constructive discussions between team members.