The power of a positive mindset can transform your team with these 10 simple principles from author Jon Gordon.
Key Points:
- The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon is a fable that challenges you to rise above negativity to create the success you want. It invites you to pull back and see your problems as opportunities to create a stronger organizational culture.
- The Ten Rules:
- You’re the driver of your bus.
- Desire, Vision and Focus move your bus in the right direction.
- Fuel your ride with positive energy.
- Invite people on your bus, and share your vision.
- Don’t waste your energy on those who don’t get on your bus.
- Post a sign: No energy vampires on your bus.
- Enthusiasm attracts and energizes passengers.
- Love your passengers.
- Drive with purpose.
- Have fun and enjoy the ride.
Quote This:
A genuine leader is not a searcher of consensus but a molder of consensus -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Which of the ten items above is your weakness? Which is your strength? Explain.
- In a few sentences, describe your vision for your team. How many of your team members can articulate it? RELATED: Team Fundamentals (Series)
- Who is the most positive person on your team? Who is the most negative? Where do you rank?
- Do you love your team members? How have you shown it in the last quarter?
- What can you do to make your environment more enjoyable?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
