Books by Jon Gordon

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.

A book about teams to help teams become more positive, united and connected.Worldwide bestseller -- the author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership shares the proven principles and practices that build great teams - and provides practical tools to help teams overcome negativity and enhance their culture, communication, connection, commitment and performance.Jon Gordon doesn't 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 more effectively and achieve superior results.Utilizing examples from the writing team who created the hit show Billions, the National Champion Clemson Football team, the World Series contending Los Angeles Dodgers, The Miami Heat and the greatest beach volleyball team of all time to Navy SEAL's, Marching bands, Southwest Airlines, USC and UVA Tennis, Twitter, Apple and Ford, Jon shares innovative strategies to transform a group of individuals into a united, positive and powerful team.Jon not only infuses this book with the latest research, compelling stories, and strategies to maintain optimism through adversity... he also shares his best practices to transform negativity, build trust (through his favorite team building exercises) and practical ways to have difficult conversations--all designed to make a team more positive, cohesive, stronger and better.The Power of a Positive Team also provides a blueprint for addressing common pitfalls that cause teams to fail--including complaining, selfishness, inconsistency, complacency, unaccountability--while offering solutions to enhance a team's creativity, grit, innovation and growth.This book is meant for teams to read together. It's written in such a way that if you and your team read it together, you will understand the obstacles you will face and what you must do to become a great team. If you read it together, stay positive together, and take action together you will accomplish amazing things TOGETHER.

A delightful, quick read, The Coffee Bean is purposely written and designed for readers of all ages so that everyone can benefit from this transformational lesson. This is a book and message that, when read and shared, has the power to change your life and the world around you. You just have to decide: are you a carrot, egg, or coffee bean?

An essential resource to fuel your life with the power of positivityThe more positivity we develop on the inside, the stronger and more resilient we become in facing negativity and challenges on the outside. Positivity is a muscle, and we can develop it!Stay Positive is more than a quote book. It's a resource you can turn to each day for encouragement to help you take on your daily challenges, pursue your goals and dreams, and create positive momentum in your life. With hundreds of inspirational quotes and encouraging messages, Stay Positive helps you fuel yourself and others with the positivity you need to succeed.The people who make a real difference in the world are those who focus on positive possibilities. If you're a dreamer, a doer, and a leader ready to change the world, Stay Positive will help you stay inspired and equip you to inspire others along the way.Keep this little book by your side, read from it each day, and feed your mind, body, and soul with the power of positivity!

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.

From the bestselling authors of The Coffee Bean, inspire and encourage children with this transformative tale of personal strengthThe Coffee Bean for Kids tells the inspiring story of Gavin, a young boy with the difficult task of starting school in a new town. Gavin's teacher, Mrs. Spring, teaches him the story of the carrot, the egg, and the coffee bean. The environments we find ourselves in, like a pot of boiling, hot water, can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. Energized by his teacher's lesson, Gavin embarks on an enlightening journey to transform the world around him.In The Coffee Bean for Kids, authors Jon Gordon and Damon West offer lessons to children to help them:* Impact the environment around them* Improve their own outlook* Become a leader who creates positive change* Make new friends* Become a positive influence by sharing smiles, kindness, and positive energyPerfect for parents, teachers, and children who wish to overcome negativity and challenging situations, The Coffee Bean for Kids teaches readers about the potential that each one of us has to lead, influence, and make a positive impact on others and the world.

From bestselling author Jon Gordon comes a spiritual fable about the power of faith, hope, and loveMeet 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 for Mr. Erwin to share a powerful paradigm and practical strategies to help the twins overcome their fear, stress, and anxiety.The Garden is an enlightening and encouraging spiritual fable that reveals the 5 D's that can sabotage us and a proven plan to help us overcome and win the battle in our mind. Rooted in Jon Gordon's faith tradition, this fable is a different kind of book than his previous business fables. However, in his familiar trademark style, he takes a complex subject and simplifies it to help people take action and improve their lives.Everyone will struggle with fear, anxiety, or stress at some point in their lives, and everyone will have to overcome these challenges to create the life they were meant to live. Given that there are many contributing factors that influence how we think and feel, Jon wrote this book to share how the power of love, encouragement, truth, faith, and belief can be part of the solution.Having worked with countless leaders, companies, sports teams, professional athletes, and high school students, Jon Gordon infuses this life-changing story with thought-provoking ideas, practical strategies, and a framework to overcome fear with faith.Whether you are dealing with fear, stress, and anxiety yourself, have a family member that struggles, or are a mental health expert that works with clients, if any of the ideas in this book can be useful to you or the people you love and care about, then it's worth a walk through The Garden with Jay, Kay, and Mr. Erwin to discover ways to persevere through life with the power of faith, hope, and love.

Jon Gordon returns with another inspirational fable filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in yourself and your team. Training Camp follows the story Martin Jones, 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 Martin's dream alive - and might even make him the best of the best.Whether you play sports or the piano or work with numbers, a computer or a scalpel, these lessons apply to everyone who must climb the mountain before reaching its peak.Based on his work with professional sports teams, world - class organizations, and interviews with top professionals in a wide variety of fields, Gordon reveals the deep truths and proven strategies that take the very best to the top. Training Camp reveals that the best performers - in a variety of fields - all share the same qualities. Among other traits, the best of the best are able to maintain a big - picture vision while taking zoom focused action, they are mentally stronger, they seize the moment and they inspire excellence in the people around them.But these aren't inborn traits; the great news is that they're skills and attitudes that can be learned and applied by all. 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.The message in Jon's books and speaking presentations is such that NFL coaches such as Jack Del Rio, Mike Smith, the PGA Tour and the FBI have called on Jon to inspire and benefit their teams. Jon and his books have been featured on CNN, NBC's Today Show and in Forbes, Fast Company, O Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Clients such as The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Northwestern Mutual, Publix Super Markets and JP Morgan Chase also call on Jon to bring out the best in their leaders and teams.

From the authors who created the One Word movement, impacting schools, businesses, and sports teams around the world, comes a charming fable that can be read and shared by everyone. If you could choose only one word to help you have your best year ever, what would it be? Love? Fun? Believe? Brave? It's prob ably different for everyone. How you find your word is just as important as the word itself. And once you know your word, what do you do with it? In One Word for Kids, bestselling author Jon Gordon--along with coauthors Dan Britton and Jimmy Page--asks these questions to children and adults of all ages, teaching an important life lesson in the process. This engaging, fully illustrated fable follows Stevie, a young boy falling asleep on the first day of school. His teacher gives the class an assignment: to find the one word that will help them have their best year ever. To discover their one word, they must look inside themselves, look up, and look out. At home, Stevie is upset be cause he can't find his word. After his dad offers some helpful advice, Stevie excitedly begins the quest for his word. His search helps him discover a lot about himself, what he loves, and what is important to him. An easy read with a powerful message, One Word for Kids appeals to readers of all ages and is an ideal entry point into discussing a valuable lesson in a fun and engaging way.

Create positive and lasting change in your life with proven concepts from The Coffee BeanIn How to be a Coffee Bean, bestselling coauthors of The Coffee Bean, Jon Gordon and Damon West, present 111 simple and effective strategies to help you lead a coffee bean lifestyle--one full of healthy habits, encouragement, and genuine happiness. From athletes to students and executives, countless individuals have been inspired by The Coffee Bean message. Now, How to be a Coffee Bean teaches you how to put The Coffee Bean philosophy into action to help you create real and lasting change in your life.How to be a Coffee Bean presents thought-provoking ideas to help you create positive change, including:* How to fuel your mind, body, and soul to energize yourself and others* How to make a difference in the lives of others every day* How to look for opportunities to be a messenger of hope and perseverance through your background, experiences, successes, and failuresEasy to implement, practical, proven, and highly effective, How to be a Coffee Bean shows you how to put the powerful lessons from The Coffee Bean into practice. It's a must-read for anyone looking to live their best life and impact and transform the people and environment around them.

In seinem internationalen Mega-Bestseller "Der Energy Bus" führte Jon Gordon Leser weltweit in die Welt der positiven Energie ein, um Individuen, Teams, ja sogar ganzen Organisationen zu helfen, Negativität zu überwinden, das Beste aus sich selbst und anderen herauszuholen sowie positive, geeinte und erfolgreiche Teams aufzubauen.In dem jetzt vorliegenden Begleiter zu seinem modernen Klassiker liefert er seinen Lesern eine Sammlung erprobter Tools und einen Fahrplan, wie sie ihr Leben, ihre Arbeit und ihr Team auf ein höheres Level bringen können.Die Ideen vom "Energy Bus" werden im "Energy Bus - Ihr Wegweiser für die Praxis" weiterentwickelt. Hier erfahren Sie nun, wie die 10 Prinzipien in der Praxis umgesetzt werden. Sie lernen:- wie Sie Negativität transformieren und positive Energie kultivieren können - bei sich selbst und in Ihrer Organisation.- wie Sie durch die Verzweigungen und Windungen navigieren, die Ihren Erfolg sabotieren.- wie Sie das Beste in sich und anderen hervorbringen und produktiver und erfüllter werden.- wie Sie eine überzeugende Vision für Ihr Leben und Team entwickeln.- wie Sie mit größerer Konzentration, Optimismus, Leidenschaft und Sinn leben und arbeiten.Vollgepackt mit Werkzeugen, zum Nachdenken anregenden Fragen, Case Studies und Best Practices ist "Der Energy Bus - Ihr Wegweiser für die Praxis" Ihr Schlüssel, um die Macht von positiver Energie für mehr Leistung und Erfüllung bei der Arbeit und im privaten Leben zu aktivieren.

An inspiring story with lessons on teamwork--written for kids, but valuable to everyoneAdapted from Jon Gordon's bestseller The Hard Hat, The Hard Hat for Kids is an inspiring story that teaches children how to be a great teammate. An engaging tale that resonates with all children, the 10 Ways to be a Great Teammate and the "We before Me" philosophy, make this book an enjoyable read and an invaluable teaching tool for coaches, teachers, and parents. The Hard Hat for Kids presents practical insights and life-changing lessons that are immediately applicable to everyday situations, giving kids--and adults--a new outlook on cooperation, friendship, and the selfless nature of true teamwork.Mickey is a spunky talented basketball lover who has always dreamed about playing on her school's team. On the first day of practice, she learns of a special award given to the best teammate--and soon discovers that there is a big difference between being the best player and being the best teammate. What follows is an unforgettable story about selflessness, loyalty, hard work, and compassion, and a clear lesson on putting the team first.Author Jon Gordon is a renowned storyteller with a knack for making life lessons stick. For this book he has teamed up with Dr. Lauren Gallagher, a school psychologist and mental skills coach who shares her passion for bringing valuable lessons to children in a way that is fun and educational. Fittingly, Dr. Gallagher is also the wife of Jon's college lacrosse teammate at Cornell University where the Hard Hat tradition began. This book continues Jon's unique way of merging everyday wisdom with practical advice to make you better at everything that you do. The Hard Hat for Kids tells a moving story of teamwork and friendship which is sure to be enjoyed by families, sports teams, and classrooms of children everywhere.

Michael wacht in einem Krankenhaus auf, mit einer Bandage um seinen Kopf und Angst im Herzen. Der Stress ein wachsendes Unternehmen zusammen mit seiner Frau Sarah aufzubauen, hatte einen Kollaps bei seiner morgendlichen Joggingrunde ausgelöst. Als Michael erfährt, dass der Mann, der ihn rettete, ein Zimmermann ist, besucht er ihn und erfährt schnell, dass dieser Mann viel mehr ist. Er baut nicht nur Möbel, sondern erschafft und beeinflusst auch Leben, Karrieren, Menschen und Teams.Während der Zimmermann seine Weisheit mit Michael teilt, versucht dieser sein Unternehmen vor Ungemach, Ablehnung, Furcht und Versagen zu bewahren. Entlang des Weges lernt er, dass es so etwas wie einen Erfolg über Nacht nicht gibt, aber dass zeitlose Prinzipien existieren, die dafür sorgen, dass Unternehmen aus der Masse herausstechen, überragend sind sowie einen entscheidenden Einfluss auf Menschen und die Welt haben. Basierend auf seiner Arbeit mit zahllosen Führungskräften, Vertriebsmitarbeitern, Sportteams, Non-Profit-Organisationen und Schulen erzählt Jon Gordon in seinem Buch eine unterhaltsame und erhellende Geschichte, die den Leser dazu inspiriert, ein besseres Leben und Karriere zu gestalten - zusammen mit der größten Erfolgsstrategie aller Zeiten.Wenn Sie bereit sind, Ihr Meisterwerk zu erschaffen, lesen Sie "Der Zimmermann" und beginnen Sie noch heute damit!

A Road Map for living and implementing the 10 Principles of The Energy Bus The Energy Bus Field Guide is your roadmap to fueling your life, work and team with positive energy.

Discover your Life Word! In One Word that will Change your Life authors Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page helped readers discover their yearly word to live with more intention, focus and purpose.

Learning to be thankful in a beautiful story Thank You and Goodnight is a beautifully illustrated book that shares the heart of gratitude. Jon Gordon takes a little boy and girl on a fun-filled journey from one perfect moonlight night to the next.

Inspiring fables to bring out the best in yourself and your team The fables included in The Jon Gordon Box Set have inspired readers around the world. For the first time, eight of Jon Gordon's most engaging and powerful fables are together in one limited edition box set.

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 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.

An illustrated adaptation of the bestselling business fable, The Energy Bus, teaches children the benefits of staying positive In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, The Energy Bus, author Jon Gordon shows children how to overcome negativity, bullies and everyday challenges to be their best.

Eine Fahrt im "Energy Bus" rettet nicht nur den Job und die Ehe, sondern macht jeden zu einem glücklicheren Menschen. Steigen Sie ein:Eine positive Lebenseinstellung hilft uns auch in schwierigen Situationen nach vorne zu schauen, wie wir am Beispiel von George erfahren. Wir begleiten George, Teamleiter in einer Glühbirnenfabrik. Er war ehemals gefeierter Günstling seines Chefs, doch jetzt steht er mittlerweile nicht nur unter Dauerstress sondern auch auf der Abschussliste. Das wirkt sich auch auf sein Privatleben aus. Zu wenig Zeit für seine Kinder und zu wenig Zuwendung für seine Frau führen immer wieder zu Spannungen in der einst so harmonischen Beziehung. Seine Existenz ist nicht viel mehr als ein Scherbenhaufen. Doch das ändert sich mit dem Tag, als ihn ein platter Reifen zwingt, den Bus zu nehmen und er auf die Busfahrerin Joy trifft. Was er in diesem Moment noch nicht weiß:Joy und die Passagiere ihres Busses haben es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, gescheiterte Existenzen mittels zehn einfacher Regeln wieder auf den rechten Weg zu führen. Doch dazu muß man sich schließlich auf die "Behandlung" der immer lächelnden Busfahrerin einlassen und kann so schon bald erste Erfolge verzeichnen. Nutzen Sie als Leser diese Fahrt im ?Energy Bus? und finden Sie Ihren Weg zurück zum Erfolg.

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.

An inspirational fable by "The Energy Coach" Jon Gordon for anyone who needs to boost their team's morale and productivity This inspirational business fable that uses a soup metaphor to explain the "recipe" managers can use to nourish their organizational culture and boost employee morale and productivity.

The No Complaining Rule shares the simple, yet profound, message that negativity and complaining are sabotaging the people, culture and success of far too many organizations. The book will first assess if you are indeed a complainer and what kind of complainer you potentially are.