Books by Best Selling Self-Help and Improvement Author Jon Gordon

Title: The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

<p class="null1">Praise for <i>The Energy Bus</i></p> <p>"Jon's book <i>The Energy Bus</i> 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."<br> —<b>Mike Smith</b>, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons</p> <p>"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."<br> —<b>Tom Gegax</b>, founder of Tires Plus</p> <p>"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."<br> —<b>Pat Williams</b>, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic</p> <p>"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."<br> —<b>Danny Gans</b>, Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year</p> <p>"Gordon so inspired our sales professionals with his positive energy that they were asking for more. Now, here is his philosophy in a book we can read and quote—and we will!"<br> —<b>Linda H. Sherrer</b>, President and CEO of Prudential Network Realty</p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470100288
Pages: 192

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Title: Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else

<i>Training Camp</i> is an inspirational story filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in yourself and your team. The story follows Martin, an un-drafted rookie trying to make it in the NFL. He’s spent his entire life proving to the critics that a small guy with a big heart can succeed against all odds. After spraining his ankle in the pre-season, Martin thinks his dream is lost when he happens to meet a very special coach who shares eleven life-changing lessons that keep his dream alive—and might even make him the best of the best. If you want to be your best—<i>Training Camp</i> offers an inspirational story and real-world wisdom on what it takes to reach true excellence and how you and your team (your work team, school team, church team and family team) can achieve it.

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470462089
Pages: 176

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Title: The Hard Hat

The book features: A true story about George Boiardi, his team and their legacy 21 lessons to be a great teammate Insights from George's teammates and coaches that bring the lessons to life 21 exercises to help you build a great team ...

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9781119120117
Pages: 128

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Title: The Carpenter

A memorable read for anyone." —Patrick Lencioni, President, The Table Group; Bestselling Author The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage "The Carpenter is just another example of Jon Gordon as a master storyteller—unforgettable ...

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470888544
Pages: 160

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Title: The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work

<p>The No Complaining Rule</p> <p>by Jon Gordon</p> <p>A Story About Positive Ways to Turn Complaints into Solutions, Innovations, and Success</p> <p class="null1">Every complaint represents an opportunity to turnsomething negative into a positive!</p> <p>"Excuses always come from the losing locker room. In Jon Gordon's book <i>The No Complaining Rule</i>, he provides the winning edge." —Coach Lou Holtz</p> <p>"In a world in which so many, it seems, focus on the glass as half empty, Jon Gordon sets out a clear blueprint in <i>The No Complaining Rule</i> to help each of us better ourselves. His approach will cut negativity and can impact our workplaces and our families, and help us carve out more productive, lower-stress environments."—Nathan Whitaker coauthor (with Tony Dungy) of <i>Quiet Strength</i></p> <p>"Complaining is one of the biggest problems in business today. It undermines the effectiveness of a team and organization, leading to contempt and an inability to adapt and change. In <i>The No Complaining Rule</i>, Jon Gordon offers the antidote."—Ken Fisher, CEO of Fisher Investments, Forbes columnist, author of <i>The Only Three Questions That Count</i></p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470279496
Pages: 176

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Title: The Positive Dog: A Story about the Power of Positivity

<p>From the Author: 11 Benefits of Being Positive<br> <br> 1. Positive people live longer. In a study of nuns, those that regularly expressed positive emotions lived an average of 10 years longer than those who didn't (Snowdon, 2001).<br> <br> 2. Positive work environments outperform negative work environments (Goleman, 2011).<br> <br> 3. Positive, optimistic salespeople sell more than pessimistic salespeople (Seligman, 2006).<br> <br> 4. Positive leaders are able to make better decisions under pressure (Institute of HeartMath, 2012).<br> <br> 5. Marriages are much more likely to succeed when the couple experiences a 5-to-1 ratio of positive to negative interactions, whereas when the ratio approaches 1-to-1, marriages are more likely to end in divorce (Gottman, 1999).<br> <br> 6. Positive people who regularly express positive emotions are more resilient when facing stress, challenges, and adversity.<br> <br> 7. Positive people are able to maintain a broader perspective and see the big picture, which helps them identify solutions, whereas negative people maintain a narrower perspective and tend to focus on problems (Fredrickson, 2009).<br> <br> 8. Positive thoughts and emotions counter the negative effects of stress. You can't be thankful and stressed at the same time.<br> <br> 9. Positive emotions such as gratitude and appreciation help athletes perform at a higher level (Institute of HeartMath, 2012).<br> <br> 10. Positive people have more friends, which is a key factor of happiness and longevity (Putnam, 2000).<br> <br> 11. Positive and popular leaders are more likely to garner the support of others and receive pay raises and promotions and achieve greater success in the workplace.<br> <br> </p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470888551
Pages: 128

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Title: You Win in the Locker Room First

Jon and Mike have captured the essence of winning by utilizing the 7 C's to build your team. This is a must read if you are serious about building a championship team." —Doc Rivers, Head Coach, LA Clippers

Author(s): Jon Gordon Mike Smith

ISBN 13: 9781119157854
Pages: 176

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Title: The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work

<p class="null1">A story for anyone searching for more passion, purpose, and happiness</p> <p>Bestselling author Jon Gordon has inspired countless people in business, education, professional sports, and ministries to work with more passion and purpose, and in his new inspiring fable he shares powerful insights and proven truths to find purpose and happiness in your life and work.</p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470888568
Pages: 146

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Title: One Word That Will Change Your Life, Expanded Edition

The guide to creating simplicity in your world and developing a discipline for life, now in a full-color, expanded edition One Word explains how to simplify your life and business by focusing on just ONE WORD for the entire year. The simplicity of choosing one word makes it a catalyst for life-change. Clutter and complexity lead to procrastination and paralysis, while simplicity and focus lead to success and clarity. By celebrated authors Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon, One Word That Will Change Your Life shows you how to cut through to the core of your intention for the next year. It offers an action plan and simple process to discover your word for the year. It also explains how your one word will impact the six dimensions of your life—mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. This beautifully illustrated full-color Second Edition includes even more stories demonstrating the impact of embracing the One Word call to action. It explores the legacy of taking a focused approach to your life and outlines six new dimensions to the Action Plan. Includes additional material on developing the One Word for teams and families, specifically how a group of people can also have a One Word Demonstrates how to establish a simple, disciplined, and focused approach to the next year of your life Discover how to create simplicity in your world and develop a discipline for life through the power of One Word.

Author(s): Jon Gordon;Jimmy Page;Dan Britton

ISBN 13: 9781118809426
Pages: 112

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Title: Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture

<p class="null1">Praise for <i>Soup</i></p> <p>"So often we only concern ourselves with wins and losses. We overlook what is at the core of success, and that is the 'culture' of the team that is created by the leader or leadership group. If you create a culture where all members of the team can thrive and do their jobs effectively, then the score will take care of itself. Jon gives you the recipe of how to create a culture of greatness for your team, organization, or family."<br> —<b>Mike Smith, Head Coach, The Atlanta Falcons</b></p> <p>"In a world where leaders are pulled in a million different directions, <i>Soup</i> reminds us that we must make time to cultivate engaged relationships in order to build a winning organization and team."<br> —<b>Margaret Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, RE/MAX International Inc.</b></p> <p>"A lot of my job as a leader is to help others unleash their gifts and passions. Sometimes these gifts appear to be hidden beneath the surface but with a little heat and care, they bubble up to the surface. That's what you'll find in Soup by Jon Gordon. Told in an entertaining parable form, <i>Soup</i> will help you understand how to nurture the greatness in others so that you can become great as a team."<br> —<b>Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church and author of Primal</b></p> <p>"Jon Gordon continually finds unique and creative ways to reveal the essential components of an efficient organization and always does so with great depth and insight. <i>Soup</i> provides the key ingredients to establishing culture and is another example of how Gordon's writing transcends common thought."<br> —<b>Sam Presti, Executive Vice President and General Manager, the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder</b></p> <p>"There's a common problem in business today. It's a people problem . . . but maybe not in the way you would think. We spend so much time focusing on the bottom line that many fail to focus on the people who make the bottom line what it is. People matter and how we lead them matters. This is why I recommend Jon Gordon's new book. It provides the recipe for mobilizing and engaging a team."<br> —<b>Chris Brogan, New York Times bestselling author of <i>Trust Agents</i> and <i>Social Media 101</i></b></p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470487846
Pages: 164

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Title: The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change

<p class="null1">What do you want to be?</p> <p>Every day, you have a choice of whether you are going to be a shark or a goldfish. You have a choice of whether you are going to wait to be fed or whether you are going to find food. Each day, you make this choice with your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. The choice is yours. What do you want to be?</p> <p class="null1">A shark or a goldfish?</p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780470503607
Pages: 112

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Title: Energy Addict 101: Physical, Mental and Spiritual Ways to Energize Your Life

<p>If you have ever said "I wish I had more energy" or "I just don't have the energy" then you need to Become an Energy Addict. We all wish we had more energy to meet the increasing demands of every day life. And we all wish we had more time to do all the things on our to-do list. Many of us are overstressed, overworked and overtired. The problem is that it's not getting any easier. Somehow the days are getting shorter while our to-do lists are getting longer. Our pace of life continues to get faster and the demands continue to increase. We fight through each day, battling fatigue and headaches, stress and frustration, depression and grumpiness, back and neck problems. We attempt to fight back with caffeinated drinks and candy bars with the hope that they will give us just enough energy to accomplish our tasks before we crash. But when the caffeine and sugar wears off we are left feeling tired once again. Tomorrow it starts all over. We need more energy and time but where do we find them? Unless Congress passes the 25 hour day, we can't increase the amount of hours in our day. Thankfully, there is another way. We can become an Energy Addict. We can learn simple, powerful strategies to increase our mental, physical and spiritual energy. We can become addicted to positive energy and habits. And we can make small changes in our lives that will produce big results.</p>

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780399530890
Pages: 256

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Title: The 10-Minute Energy Solution: A Proven Plan to Increase Your Energy, Reduce Your Stress, and Improve Your Life

Author(s): Jon Gordon

ISBN 13: 9780399532900

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Title: The 10-Minute Energy Solution

Author(s): Jon Gordon, Titelbaum J.

ISBN 13: 9780399153112

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