The Energy Bus for Schools

Preface vii
 
Introduction xi
 
1 7 Steps to Improve Your School Culture 1
 
2 Invite Your Staff on the Bus 5
 
3 Build a Positive Culture 21
 
4 Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy 43
 
5 Love Your Passengers 63
 
6 Transform Negativity 93
 
7 Refuel, Reenergize, and Refocus with Purpose 119
 
8 Create a Fleet of Bus Drivers 135
 
What's Next for Your School or District? 151
 
Acknowledgments 157
 
About the Authors 159
 
Other Books by Jon Gordon 161
 
Index 169

Jon Gordon is the author of 28 books, including five children's books and fifteen bestsellers, including The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, The Coffee Bean, You Win in the Locker Room First, and The One Truth. He is passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams.

Dr. Jim Van Allan is President of The Energy Bus for Schools. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program and is a Professor of Communication Studies with Keiser University. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and speaks to schools across the country.

"The Energy Bus for Schools is an empowering and transformative guide that transcends the boundaries of conventional education. Filled with relatable insights and actionable steps, it's a game-changer for schools, teachers, and anyone invested in making a positive impact. A must-read if you are seeking to amplify leadership, inspire minds, and create a legacy that truly matters."
 
--Jessica Holsman, bestselling author & founder of Study With Jess
 
"The Energy Bus for Schools provides a clear roadmap for establishing and maintaining a positive school culture that's easy to follow and simple to implement! Gordon and Van Allan give suggestions, tips, and examples that will guide educational leaders through the process for building and improving school culture one step at a time in order to increase success for all stakeholders including staff members, students, and communities."
 
--Michelle Emerson, author of First Class Teaching
 
"At a time when educators are feeling particularly tested, The Energy Bus for Schools is the perfect companion to its widely-read predecessor. Jon Gordon and Dr. Jim Van Allan share a collection of motivating, and often moving, stories from schools across the country to support educators as we reframe how we 'do school' moving forward."
 
--Donna Hayward, NASSP 2023 National Principal of the Year
 
"Jim Van Allan and Jon Gordon's The Energy Bus for Schools is exactly the message I needed to organize my thoughts and improve my approach in overcoming negativity and adversity that are often encountered in the workplace. The tools learned in this book, will assist me in building a positive culture, where the staff can reach our school goals, despite any obstacles that may come our way."
 
--Adam Lane, Florida 2022 NASSP - Principal of the Year
 
"Calling all educators! The Energy Bus for Schools is a game-changer for educators seeking to create a positive and unified school culture.