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1) Relationship Grit: a True Story with Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Author
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English
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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
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English
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"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
Language
English
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An inspirational fable by the author of the best-selling The Energy Bus follows the story of a short-statured football rookie whose constant struggles for acceptance are eased by his coach's introduction of nine life-changing lessons on how to develop mental strength and personal excellence.
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Drawing on the extraordinary experiences of Coach Mike Smith and Jon Gordon--consultant to numerous college and professional teams, this step-by-step book explores the seven powerful principles that any business, school, organization, or sports team can adopt to revitalize their organization. --
Author
Publisher
J. Wiley & Sons
Language
English
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It's Tuesday morning and Hope walks into her office with puffy eyes, a swollen head and a broken heart. Unfortunately her company, EZ Tech, is in worse shape than she is. The fact that their computer batteries are catching on fire are the least of their problems. Employees have been posting negative comments about management on internet blogs for the world to see, the media is attacking the credibility of the company, morale is at an all time low,...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Language
English
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Soup offers an inspirational business fable that explains the "recipe" you can use to create a winning culture and boost employee morale and engagement. The story follows Nancy, the newly anointed CEO of America's Favorite Soup Company. She has been brought in to reinvigorate the brand and bring success back to a company that has lost its flavor and profit and has fallen on hard times. Fatefully, while eating lunch at a local soup shop, Nancy discovers...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley
Pub. Date
©2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xv, 87 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
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. The international bestseller The Energy Bus has helped millions of people from around the world shift to a more positive outlook; the story of George and Joy bus driver has resonated with people from all walks of life, each with their own individual vision of "success." This...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Language
English
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"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
2012
Edition
1.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"An inspirational fable that guides you to use positivity to reach your goalsIn 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 delightfully...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
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
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource : illustrations
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...
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