Chapter 9 and 10
Rule #2 Desire, Vision, and Focus. Move Your Bus in the Right Direction
Joy touches on complaining in this chapter and how detrimental it is to positive energy. Complaining is poison in the work environment. I would tell my employees that if they had a complaint they should also be ready to offer a solution to the issue.
Chapter 11
Rule #3 Power Your Ride with Positive Energy
I believe this is similar to setting a good example. If you are positive and enthusiastic about your work or project, it is contagious and your employee will pick up on it and join in.
Chapter 13 One Great Golf Shot
I like this chapter. I’m not a golfer but I can imagine that it is true that golfer don’t talk about their 60 bad shots, they talk about their one good shot.
This also reminds me that every night when you put a child to bed you should think of one good thing that day and remind them of it and compliment them on it.
No, I didn’t forget about Chapter 12, I just didn’t care for it.
Chapter 14 Rule #4 Invite People on the bus and share the Vision with them.
It is very logically thought to share your vision with others. She also mentions in this chapter to share your expectations of the project and the expectations you have of them. I think expectations are crucial to success. If employees, bosses and customers’ expectations are not met, disappointment and failure will follow.
Chapter 15 A Very Long Weekend
Poor George has to deal with naysayers and uncooperative employees. I would call this the “Mutiny on the Bounty.” It is difficult to do but hopefully you have the authority to fire individuals or kick them off your team. Turning them around is not easy.
Chapter 16 Who’s on the Bus
If you are not with me you are against me.
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