Gordon, Jon

Offers insights into how to find passion, purpose, and happiness in life and work through the story of Josh, a man who has lost his passion at work and is given a seed by a wise farmer, along with advice to find just the right place to plant it in order to discover his true purpose.

"...combines the ... experiences of [Coach] Mike Smith and Jon Gordon, consultant to numerous college and professional teams, to bring you seven ... principles to revitalize your business, school, organization, or sports team.... provides leaders of all fields with a practical framework and real world examples to build a great culture, lead with the right mindset and approach, create strong relationships, improve teamwork, execute at a higher level, and avoid the pitfalls that sabotage far too many leaders and organizations..."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how to set aside negativity at work and inspire other people to adopt a positive outlook in order to influence morale, productivity, and the health of both teams and individuals, and includes a self-assessment exercise and an actionable plan.

Presents insight on improving teamwork in the workplace.

Discusses ten methods for approaching one's work and personal life positively, in ways that facilitate accomplishment and motivate others.

"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 than just a carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people, and teams. As the carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear, and failure. Along the way he learns that there's no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel, and make an impact on people and the world. Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all. If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses ten methods for approaching one's work and personal life positively, in ways that facilitate accomplishment and motivate others.