The Energy Bus
The Energy Bus; 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon
Time Frame: 3-4 Weeks
Guiding Thoughts
Guiding Thoughts
The Energy Bus will help you understand how to be a positive leader and how to deal with energy vampires in your life. Learn to ride with joy and enjoy the ride!
Skills
Skills
- I can apply positive energy in my daily life (be a positive passenger!).
- I can apply teamwork strategies to leadership work and work in my daily life.
- I can recognize negative energy (energy vampires!) and deal with it productively.
Assignments & Instructions
Assignments & Instructions
Part 1: Rules 1 - 4
Part 1: Rules 1 - 4
- Assignment: Reading & Discussion Guide
- Chapter 7 - My Vision, My Bus (handout)
- Quiz (teacher access only)
Part 2: Rules 5-10
Part 2: Rules 5-10
- Assignment: Continue w/Reading Guide
- Energy Vampire Article, Personal Assessment & narrative
- Quiz (teacher access only)
- Shine Theory (use when George helps his team shine at the end!)
The Energy Bus Action Plan (pages 159-164)
The Energy Bus Action Plan (pages 159-164)
- Step One: Create your Vision
- Step Two: Fuel your Vision with Purpose
- Step Three: Write Down your Vision/Purpose Statement
- Step Four: Focus on Your Vision
- Step Five: Zoom Focus
- Step Six: Get on the Bus
- Step Seven: Fuel the Ride with Positive Energy & Enthusiasm
Final Assessment
Final Assessment
- The Energy Bus YouTube Connection Grid (post reading)
- Drive You Own Bus!
Resources
Resources
The Energy Bus for Adults
- Entry/Exit Bus Tickets (1/4 Sheet Printable)
- Posters (Printable)
- Bus Tickets (Digital/Print)
- Video Review for The Energy Bus (10 mins)
Quick Talks by Jon Gordon
- One Word That Will Change Your Life (4 mins)
- Stay Positive (5 mins)
- The 3 C's to get your Team on the Bus (6 mins)
- The Power of Choice (Positive Energy) (9 mins)
- No Energy Vampires Allowed (3 mins)
- Energy Bus Sendoff (2 mins)
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