Книги автора: Джон Гордон

Новая книга Джона Гордона, автора бестселлеров и коуча компаний из Fortune 500, – это вдохновляющая притча о лучших стратегиях успеха и лидерства. Стресс доводит бизнесмена Майкла до больницы. Его спаситель – мудрый плотник Джей – рассказывает ему о главных принципах процветания и обучает 3 великим стратегиям, которые одинаковы эффективны в бизнесе, менеджменте, продажах, преподавании и даже воспитании детей. В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский макет книги.

Жизнь Джорджа катится под откос: отношения в семье разладились, на работе грозит увольнение, мать тяжело больна… Когда из-за поломки автомобиля приходится ехать в офис на автобусе, Джордж чувствует себя законченным неудачником. Первая поездка вызывает у него раздражение: чрезвычайно болтливый водитель автобуса № 11 заводит с ним неуместный разговор по душам, а пассажиры не только подслушивают, но и вмешиваются с непрошеными советами. На второй день Джордж озадачен еще больше: те же люди, которые как будто специально катаются на этом автобусе, чтобы узнать, что у него нового. Кто все эти люди? Почему у водителя есть ответы на все вопросы Джорджа? И что произойдет, если он попробует жить по Правилам, которые узнает во время этих очень странных поездок на автобусе № 11? В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский макет.

Жизнь Джорджа катится под откос: отношения в семье разладились, на работе грозит увольнение, мать тяжело больна… Когда из-за поломки автомобиля приходится ехать в офис на автобусе, Джордж чувствует себя законченным неудачником. Первая поездка вызывает у него раздражение: чрезвычайно болтливый водитель автобуса № 11 заводит с ним неуместный разговор по душам, а пассажиры не только подслушивают, но и вмешиваются с непрошеными советами. На второй день Джордж озадачен еще больше: те же люди, которые как будто специально катаются на этом автобусе, чтобы узнать, что у него нового. Кто все эти люди? Почему у водителя есть ответы на все вопросы Джорджа? И что произойдет, если он попробует жить по Правилам, которые узнает во время этих очень странных поездок на автобусе № 11?

УРОКИ ЛИДЕРСТВА ДЛЯ ТЕХ, КТО СТРЕМИТСЯ К НАСТОЯЩЕМУ УСПЕХУ. Очнувшись в больнице, Майкл узнал, что потерял сознание на утренней пробежке: ведение семейного бизнеса не лучшим образом сказалось на здоровье. Однако благодаря этому происшествию он знакомится с удивительными человеком – плотником по имени Джей. Джей оказывается не просто талантливым мастером – он готов научить Майкла трем великим стратегиям успеха, которые одинаковы эффективны в бизнесе, менеджменте, продажах, преподавании и даже воспитании детей. Принципы Джея просты, но вечны и незыблемы: они помогают не только добиваться успеха и воплощать мечты в жизнь, но и менять мир вокруг к лучшему.

Новая книга Джона Гордона, автора бестселлеров и коуча компаний из Fortune 500, – это вдохновляющая притча о лучших стратегиях успеха и лидерства. Стресс доводит бизнесмена Майкла до больницы. Его спаситель – мудрый плотник Джей – рассказывает ему о главных принципах процветания и обучает 3 великим стратегиям, которые одинаковы эффективны в бизнесе, менеджменте, продажах, преподавании и даже воспитании детей. В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский макет книги.

Жизнь Джорджа катится под откос: отношения в семье разладились, на работе грозит увольнение, мать тяжело больна… Когда из-за поломки автомобиля приходится ехать в офис на автобусе, Джордж чувствует себя законченным неудачником. Первая поездка вызывает у него раздражение: чрезвычайно болтливый водитель автобуса № 11 заводит с ним неуместный разговор по душам, а пассажиры не только подслушивают, но и вмешиваются с непрошеными советами. На второй день Джордж озадачен еще больше: те же люди, которые как будто специально катаются на этом автобусе, чтобы узнать, что у него нового. Кто все эти люди? Почему у водителя есть ответы на все вопросы Джорджа? И что произойдет, если он попробует жить по Правилам, которые узнает во время этих очень странных поездок на автобусе № 11? В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский макет.

Жизнь Джорджа катится под откос: отношения в семье разладились, на работе грозит увольнение, мать тяжело больна… Когда из-за поломки автомобиля приходится ехать в офис на автобусе, Джордж чувствует себя законченным неудачником. Первая поездка вызывает у него раздражение: чрезвычайно болтливый водитель автобуса № 11 заводит с ним неуместный разговор по душам, а пассажиры не только подслушивают, но и вмешиваются с непрошеными советами. На второй день Джордж озадачен еще больше: те же люди, которые как будто специально катаются на этом автобусе, чтобы узнать, что у него нового. Кто все эти люди? Почему у водителя есть ответы на все вопросы Джорджа? И что произойдет, если он попробует жить по Правилам, которые узнает во время этих очень странных поездок на автобусе № 11?

[b]Build a stronger team with this illustrated fable[/b] From bestselling author Jon Gordon and coauthor Kate Leavell, [i]Stick Together [/i]delivers a crucial message about the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope. The authors guide individuals and teams on an inspiring journey to show them how to persevere through challenges, overcome obstacles, and create success together. [i]Stick Together[/i] follows Coach David, a high school basketball coach looking to motivate his team for the new season. The team members are given sticks with words written on them and tasked with a number of missions: To find another player with the same word written on their stick To explain why that word is important for a team to be their best To render their sticks unbreakable As the players work together to complete their tasks, they discover how to make their team stronger and create an unbreakable bond. Perfect for student athletes and teams in all industries including business, education, healthcare, and nonprofit, and for readers of all ages, [i]Stick Together[/i] will resonate with anyone looking to improve their team performance and excel in a group environment.

[b]We all need more positivity in our lives—now more than ever! Five of bestselling author Jon Gordon’s most powerful and timely books.[/b] Bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Jon Gordon is passionate about developing great leaders and high-performing teams. Celebrated for his engaging storytelling, invaluable insights, and proven real-world strategies, Gordon has helped millions of people around the world infuse positivity into every part of their personal and professional lives. His simple yet powerful books provide time-tested wisdom and practical guidance for overcoming challenges, achieving superior results, and bringing out the absolute best in yourself—and in everyone around you. [i]The Jon Gordon Power of Positivity E-Book Collection [/i]brings together five of the author’s most compelling books about harnessing the power of positivity in work, at home, and in all you do. This must-have collection includes: [b]—[i]The Energy Bus[/i],[/b] the beloved international bestseller that reveals the ten secrets for turning negative energy into positivity and achievement, featuring an actionable plan for becoming a great leader and overcoming common life and work obstacles.[b][i][b]—[/b]The Shark and the Goldfish[/i][/b][i][b],[/b] [/i]a business fable that strengthens the courage and confidence you need to overcome fear and uncertainty in difficult economic times—and thrive! Features charming illustrations and an action plan filled with practical tips and proven strategies.[b][i][b]—[/b]The Positive Dog, [/i][/b]a delightful story that shows you that we all have two dogs inside of us: one is positive, the other is negative. Learn how feeding your positive dog also nourishes those around you—to everyone’s immense benefit! [b][i][b]—[/b]The Power of Positive Leadership[/i][i], [/i][/b]a practical framework based on Jon Gordon’s research on positive leaders throughout history, and his work with those who have transformed their organizations, won national championships, and are currently making positive change in the world. [b][i][b]—[/b]Stay Positive, [/i][/b]a unique collection of inspirational quotes and messages, co-written by Gordon’s friend and colleague Daniel Decker. Your daily resource for encouragement, creating positivity in your life, and motivating others at work and home. The principles and strategies at the core of [i]The Jon Gordon Power of Positivity E-Book Collection [/i]have driven great success for thousands of top-level leaders at Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, the NFL and NBA, and numerous colleges and universities. Packed with motivational stories, meaningful insights, and effective strategies, this collection is the ideal resource for anyone seeking to fill their work and personal life with positivity, purpose, and achievement. [i]*Note: Due to its unique format, Stay Positive may display differently on eReaders than the rest of the collection. [/i][i]For the best reading experience, decrease the font size on your eReader.[/i]

[b]Learn to live and lead with enthusiasm and optimism, impact your team, and transform your culture [/b] In [i]Row the Boat[/i], Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck and bestselling author Jon Gordon deliver an inspiring message about what you can achieve when you approach life with a never-give-up philosophy. The book shows you how to choose enthusiasm and optimism as your guiding lights instead of being defined by circumstances and events outside of your control.  Discover how to put the three key components of row the boat into practice in your life:  The Oar: The energy. Only you can dictate whether your oar is in the water or whether you take it out and decide not to use it. The Boat: The sacrifice. The more you give, serve, and make your life about helping others, the better and more fulfilled your life will be, and the bigger your boat gets. The Compass: The direction. The vision you have for your life and the people you surround yourself with help create the dream of where you want to go. Perfect for athletes, coaches, business leaders, and anyone else who hopes to squeeze a little more enjoyment and productivity out of life, [i]Row the Boat [/i]will propel leaders, teams, and organizations to greater heights than they have ever reached before.

[b]The #1 strategy to build trust and create success[/b] In [i]The Sale[/i], bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Alex Demczak deliver an invaluable lesson about what matters most in life and work and how to achieve it. The book teaches four lessons about integrity in order to create lasting success. The authors tell the story of Matt Williams, a sales representative for Turnbow Technologies, an aviation technology company founded by his grandfather. Matt encounters many obstacles both personally and professionally, and ultimately finds himself in a struggling marriage, an unfulfilling job, in a desperate search for answers, and at the crossroads of a major decision that will determine his future. Matt meets an unlikely mentor, who may just have the answers Matt seeks, as he faces the biggest decision and test of his life. [i]The Sale [/i]follows Matt as he learns: Why his pursuit of financial success at the expense of his family and the people he loves is counterproductive The power of integrity, trust, and consistency Powerful ways to create fulfilment and real success that endures Perfect for managers, sales professionals, and teams that are seeking durable, reliable, and powerful strategies for success at work, [i]The Sale[/i] also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone looking for insightful ways to achieve their goals and realize their greatest potential.

Training Camp 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—Training Camp 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.

An illustrated business fable that gives you the faith, courage and confidence to win in today's tough economic climate Fear and uncertainty are staples of daily life in today's struggling economy. As bad as things can be, economic downturns also lead to new opportunities. It's easy to worry, give up and let fear paralyze you. However, you have more control than you think you do and how you handle adversity is your choice-and the only choice that matters. In fact, study history and you'll find that a lot of people and organizations made a name for themselves and grew their businesses during recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar characteristics and took similar actions to thrive while others merely tried to survive. You can do the same. In The Shark and the Goldfish, Jon Gordon shares an inspiring fable about Gordy, a pampered goldfish who gets swept out to sea. Desperate for food, Gordy meets a kind shark who teaches him the ultimate lesson-Goldfish wait to be fed. Sharks go find food. Gordy also learns that the difference between a full and empty stomach is our faith, beliefs and actions. In the face of adversity and lean times, this is a business fable that reinforces a proven truth: You can't control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond and in turn this determines the outcome. A business fable that teaches valuable lessons on the importance of working hard, maintaining a locus of control and focusing on positive choices instead of negative voices, Written by Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The No Complaining Rule Reveals how change is inevitable-but that you can make it your friend or foe. Provides an action plan filled with tips and strategies to thrive during change and adversity If you're facing tough economic times, The Shark and the Goldfish will motivate you, inspire you, and give you the confidence you need to thrive during changing times.

Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. «In The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, Jon Gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story that demonstrates how you can conquer negativity and inspire others to adopt a positive attitude.» Based on one company’s successful No Complaining Rule, the powerful principles and actionable plan are practical and easy-to-follow, making this book an ideal read for managers, team leaders and anyone interested in generating positive energy.

Enjoy the ride of your life with the Wall Street Journal bestseller None of us can expect to get through life without any challenges. Life isn’t always a constant daydream of unbridled pleasure and happiness. But that doesn’t mean you can’t approach everything with some zing – a big dose of positive energy is what you need to feel great, be successful and love life! And the international bestselling The Energy Bus can help you live your life in a positive, forward-thinking way. Learn the 10 secrets that will help you overcome adversity and harness the power of positive, infectious energy, so that you can create your own success. International bestselling author Jon Gordon draws on his experience of working with thousands of leaders and teams to provide insights, actionable strategies and positive energy. The Energy Bus: Shows you how to ditch negativity and infuse your life with positive energy Provides tools to build a positive team and culture Contains insights from working with some of the world’s largest companies Foreword by Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One-Minute Manager

The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers 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. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity 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!

Discover the benefits of being positive. We all have two dogs inside of us. One dog is positive, happy, optimistic, and hopeful. The other dog is negative, mad, sad, pessimistic, and fearful. These two dogs often fight inside us, but guess who wins the fight? The one you feed the most. So begins the story about a negative mutt named Matt and a big dog named Bubba who teaches him how to feed himself with positivity each day and in the process Matt transforms his own life and the shelter they call home. The Positive Dog is an inspiring, heartwarming story that not only reveals the strategies and benefits of being positive but also an essential truth for humans: Being positive doesn't just make you better. It makes everyone around you better.

A business fable to help you discover your purpose in work and life New from Jon Gordon, the international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Seed takes you on a quest for the meaning and passion behind work. Josh, an up-and-comer at his company, is disenchanted with his job. Challenged by his boss to take two weeks to decide if he really wants to work there, Josh takes off for the country, where he meets a wise farmer who gives him a seed and a promise: find the right place to plant the seed, and his purpose will be revealed. Through Josh's journey cross-country journey, you'll find surprising new sources of wisdom and inspiration in your own business and life. Nobody captures the deeper meaning of business like Jon Gordon, and The Seed is his most searching and significant book yet. Whatever your profession, take this insightful look at the purpose behind work, and plant The Seed of inspiration in your life!

DISCOVER THE PROVEN PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THAT MAKE GREAT LEADERS GREAT When some people hear the words «positive leadership» they roll their eyes because they think we're talking about Pollyanna positive, where life is full of unicorns and rainbows. But the truth is that we are not positive because life is easy. We are positive because life can be hard. As a leader, you will face numerous obstacles, negativity, and tests. There will be times when it seems as if everything in the world is conspiring against you and your vision seems more like a fantasy than a reality. That's why positive leadership is essential! Positive leadership is not about fake positivity. It is the real stuff that makes great leaders great. The research is clear. Being a positive leader is not just a nice way to lead. It's the way to lead if you want to build a great culture, unite your organization in the face of adversity, develop a connected and committed team and achieve excellence and superior results. There is a power associated with positive leadership and you can utilize the framework, stories, and practices in this book to start benefiting yourself and your team with it today!

NFL head coach Mike Smith lead one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NFL history. In the season prior to his arrival in 2008, the Atlanta Falcons had a 4–12 record and the franchise had never before achieved back-to-back winning seasons. Under Smith’s leadership, the Falcons earned an 11–5 record in his first season and would go on to become perennial playoff and Super Bowl contenders earning Smith AP Coach of year in 2008 and voted Coach of Year by his peers in 2008, 2010 and 2012. You Win in the Locker Room First draws on the extraordinary experiences of Coach Mike Smith and Jon Gordon—consultant to numerous college and professional teams—to explore the seven powerful principles that any business, school, organization, or sports team can adopt to revitalize their organization. Step by step, the authors outline a strategy for building a thriving organization and provide a practical framework that give leaders the tools they need to create a great culture, lead with the right mindset, create strong relationships, improve teamwork, execute at a higher level, and avoid the pitfalls that sabotage far too many leaders and organizations. In addition to sharing what went right with the Falcons, Smith also transparently shares what went wrong his last two seasons and provides invaluable lessons leaders can take away from his victories, success, failures and mistakes. Whether it’s an executive leadership team of a Fortune 500 company, a sports team, an emergency room team, military team, or a school team successful leaders coach their team and develop, mentor, encourage, and guide them. This not only improves the team, it improves the leaders and their relationships, connections, and organization. You Win in the Locker Room First offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most pressure packed leadership jobs on the planet and what leaders can learn from these experiences in order to build their own winning team.