How he responds to that message is going to dictate how positively, negatively or neutrally he views you. Maggie 10162008 i tried really hard to finish this book but it was impossible. You do need to know, though, there some specific guidelines for participants in this program include no blaming, complaining or excuses during the coaching period. Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. They are created, emphasized, and continuously encouraged while trying to minimize unnecessary complaints. Presentation on the book the no complaining rule by jon gordon. The no complaining rule ebook by jon gordon rakuten kobo. Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and.
What its like to work in an office with a no complaining rule. Take the challenge and see if you can exchange complaining for kindness. The no complaining rule navy general library program. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle.
If you have read spencer johnsons who moved my cheese. In jon gordons book the no complaining rule, he provides the winning edge. Eighty percent of the people you complain to dont care and 20 percent are glad you have problems. The male mind after the no contact rule what is he thinking. Aside from the no complaining rule action plan for businesses, schools, sports teams, and families, gordon includes the are you a complainer. No whining no complaining absolutely no frowning only hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings are allowed. Its tuesday morning and hope walks into her office with puffy eyes, a swollen head and a broken heart. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, jon gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story that demonstrates how you can conquer negativity and inspire others to adopt a positive attitude. The no complaining rule by jon gordon presentation by jennifer moore, molly lewis, samantha studley, and julia hersh the no complaining rule by jon gordon.
The no complaining rule by jon gordon overdrive rakuten. In the spirit of his international best selling book, the energy bus, jon gordon once again shares an inspiring and enlightening story that reveals a powerful way to tackle the biggest problem. Jan 01, 2008 this book is a story about a woman named hope that was negative about her job, her family, her relationships, and her future. The no complaining rule imparts the benefits of being positive through a story a business fable similar to his book the energy. Learn how to be a positive force at work and squash those energy vampires. The no complaining rule which follows is structured for businesses, but is equally suitable for families and higher education. Video 1 of 3 from the no complaining rule by jon gordon. We never do ourselves or anyone else a favor by complaining. Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of d. Common questions and answers about the no complaining rule book complaining so not only am i suffering in the experiencing of the symptoms, but multiplying the effect by describing and complaining about them to others in the present and after the fact. The book takes off from there explaining what the no.
She goes to a doctor visit after a very rough work day and has to have tests. Not that its a bad book, but all of his books seem more like envelopes for the concept than anything else. Subtitled positive ways to deal with negativity at work, this book is written by the author of another popular parablebased book entitled the energy bus. As i noted when i pointed out to the missionaries that no one could see their display while offering them a sharpie pen to trace over the outline so it would be readable, im not going to point out a problem without offering a solution. Mar 24, 2015 but after reading and reflecting on the book he realized that when it comes to building a positive, high performing work environment there was a much more subtle and far more dangerous problem than jerks. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Based on one companys successful no complaining rule, the powerful principles and.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the no complaining rule. Jon gordon this book is a story about a woman named hope that was negative about her job, her family, her relationships, and her future. Dec 03, 2012 the no complaining rule by jon gordon presentation by jennifer moore, molly lewis, samantha studley, and julia hersh. Get off the complain train and hop on the energy bus. If they have a problem or complaint about their job, their company, their customer, or anything else, they are encouraged to bring the issue to their manager or someone who is in a position to address the complaint. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work 1st edition by gordon, jon isbn. Im a big believer in the concept that complaining is a mistake in almost every setting. May 10, 2011 jon gordon, in his book the no complaining rule. Jons books the no complaining rule positive ways to deal with negativity at work order your copy. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work bestselling author jon gordon shares a powerful approach and plan to tackle the biggest problem in business. Jun 18, 2009 and, jon gordon addresses this topic in a neat way in the book. My e book, the no contact rule book teaches women that after the no contact rule they should actually reach out to their exes with a text message that is so interesting that is impossible for him not to respond. Book summary of the no complaining rule by jon gordon. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, attacks this notion headon with effective strategies for dealing with our culture of expectation.
This simple strategy helps you turn your complaints into positive thoughts, solutions, and actions. No whining no complaining absolutely no frowning only hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings are allowed every man who respects the dogma of mill that one country is no fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to. It was complaining and more subtle forms of negativity and he knew he needed a solution. The far more dangerous employees are those whose negativity is less obvious. When you realize you are complaining, you simply add.
There are 2 roads in life, you get to pick which road you are. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, the author jon gordon provides answers to the cost of negativity and the benefits of focusing on the positive side of any situation. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work kindle edition by gordon, jon. At the doctor she has a conversation about the no complaining rule from the nurse. The no complaining rule is based on the premise that, when it comes to building a positive work environment, there are much more subtle and far more dangerous problems than jerks these are people who are easily identified and should be dealt with quickly.
The no complaining rule is based on the premise that, when it comes to building a positive work environment, there are much more subtle and far more dangerous problems than. The no complaining rule by jon gordon 9780470279496 dymocks. Every complaint represents an opportunity to turn something negative into a positive. The no complaining project the no complaining project. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Management regulator by the introduction of new rules setting the required. Ive been thinking about the no complaining rule since reading it, and trying to implement it for myself so definitely something worth reading. Youll get support for every stage of your practice from first breaking your habit to taking action, gaining personal power, and improving your relationships. This book is a story about a woman named hope that was negative about her job, her family, her relationships, and her future. Assessment section and the no complaining week personal action plan for the readers personal use. What its like to work in an office with a no complaining rule buffers cofounder explains how his office navigates the fine line between advocating for change and complaining for ego.
Here are 15 ways to turn negative energy into positive solutions. Mar 17, 2015 sales professionals who apply these secrets become far better revenueproducers and happier people, i said to him. Based on one companys successful no complaining rule, the powerful principles and actionable plan are practical and easytofollow, making this book an. In the process of battling her own adversity she discovers the no complaining rule and other positive ways to save her company and herself from ruin. Mar 02, 2018 as such, the thought of sitting even at a great irish pub or dive bar and focusing on writing a book, day after day, sounds excruciating to me. Learn the rules of no complaining and put them to use in the workplace, classroom and at home.
Written by the same author as the energy bus, jon gordon. The no complaining rule is a deliberate decision to. The no complaining rule employees are not allowed to mindlessly complain to their coworkers. Im only about half way through and this is what it has validated for me. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, jon gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening.