Jon Gordon
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet--filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all.Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business, with his wife Sarah, caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a Carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
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Description
Fuel your life with positive energy with this bestselling fable
It'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
...Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Since writing the mega best seller The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon has worked and consulted with leaders who have transformed their companies, organizations and schools, won national championships and are currently changing the world. He has also interviewed some of the greatest leaders of our time and researched many positive leaders throughout history and discovered their paths to success. In this pioneering book Jon Gordon shares what he has learned...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"An inspirational fable that guides you to use positivity to reach your goals. In a pet store, there lives a negative dog. He's constantly growling and barking--no wonder no one wants to take him home! One day, the "big dog" of the store takes him aside and explains that he has two choices: continue to be the negative dog that nobody wants, or become the positive dog that will lead to a better outcome. Whichever one he "feeds" will grow. In this...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Damon West comes The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"A business fable to help you discover your purpose in work and lifeNew 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 a leading technology 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...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Great teammates don't just impact you today; they impact you for the rest of your life. From the moment Jon Gordon heard about George Boiardi and the Hard Hat he was intrigued and captivated. Over the years he visited George's coaches, attended several "21 Dinners" held in his honor, met his family, talked to his teammates and observed how he inspired all who knew him. The Hard Hat is an unforgettable true story about a selfless, loyal, joyful, hard-working,...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Learn how you can plan, structure, and have the tough conversations that leaders must have with team members to achieve desired results. Written as a fable, the book is a story about one person's quest to unlock high levels of productivity from a dysfunctional team.
Author
Publisher
John Wiley
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Now more than ever, fear and uncertainty are becoming staples of daily life. During changing times, 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-the only choice that matters. Many successful people and businesses have grown to prominence during even the worst recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Create positive and permanent change in your life with proven concepts from The Coffee Bean In How to be a Coffee Bean, bestselling coauthors of The Coffee Bean, Jon Gordon and Damon West, present 111 simple and effective principles to help you lead a coffee bean lifestyle--one full of healthy habits, positive change, and genuine happiness. From athletes to students and executives, countless individuals have been inspired by The Coffee Bean message....
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The One Truth is that our state of mind, the thoughts we think, the words we say, the life we live, the power we have and everything we experience is ultimately influenced by oneness and separateness. As you learn about the unseen forces that lower your state of mind, separate and weaken you and the hidden power that elevates your mind, unites and strengthens you, you'll see life through a new lens, think with more clarity, confidence and act at...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Jon Gordon doesnt just research the keys to great teams, he has personally worked with some of the most successful teams on the planet and has a keen understanding of how and why they became great. In The Power of a Positive Team, Jon draws upon his unique team building experience as well as conversations with some of the greatest teams in history in order to provide an essential framework, filled with proven practices, to empower teams to work together...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A business fable about the power of integrity The Sale follows Matt Williams, a sales representative for an aviation technology company. For years, Matt has chased financial success at the expense of his family and those he loves. He knows he needs to change but is overwhelmed by where to start. One day, Matt receives a life-changing call: the opportunity to make a sale that will transform his company and his life, but requires him to make a morally...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"From eight-time bestselling author Jon Gordon comes a spiritual fable about the power of faith, hope, and love. Meet Jay and Kay. They're twins, and like many teenagers their age, they're dealing with stress and anxiety. One day on their way to school, they have a nice conversation with their old family friend and youth soccer coach, Mr. Erwin, who shows them a special garden he created in his backyard. The garden serves as both a place and a metaphor...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"I had followed PJ Fleck's coaching career for years since he built the Western Michigan University (WMU) football team into a national powerhouse. I always admired his positive energy and passion and could tell he was a great culture builder and leader. I also had heard stories about him from Brad Black whose company HumanEx performed the talent search and evaluation of head coaching candidates for WMU. Brad recommended to the leaders of WMU that...