1. The Energy Bus by John Gordon

2. You’re the driver of your bus!
Rule #1:
You’re the driver of your bus!
Take the wheel and change direction.
Take charge – regardless of the situation you can make a difference – a positive one

3. The Big Questions: What does being the driver of the bus mean to you?
Are you ready to be the driver and take the wheel?

4. Rule #2 Desire, Vision and Focus move your bus in the right direction

5. The Big Questions:
Can I envision a better outcome for myself and my team?
What will it take for me to make my vision a reality?
Am I committed to taking action? Why or why not?

6. Rule #3 Fuel your ride with positive energy

7. KID PRESIDENT

8. Rule #4 Invite people on your bus and share the vision for the road ahead.

9. The Big Questions: Who needs to be on your bus?
Think of five colleagues that you want to invite on your bus.

10. Rule #5 Don’t waste your energy on those who don’t get on your bus
The goal is not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than you were yesterday.

11. Rule #6 Post a sign that says “No energy vampires allowed on your bus”

12. The Big Questions:
Think of energy vampires who are currently on your bus.

13. Clouds of Despair

14. The Big Questions: How can we navigate the potholes?
What can we learn?
How can we grow?
Opportunities?
And when all else fails….

15. Rule #7 Enthusiasm attracts more passengers and energizes them during the ride.

16. The Big Questions:
Do believe that some people are more enthusiastic than others? Why?
What makes you enthusiastic?
Do you believe you can be more enthusiastic about life and work? How?
Role models
People follow them

17. FACING THE GIANTS

18. Rule #8 Love your passengers
Focus on bringing out the best in each person

19. The Big Questions:
Who needs to know that you care about them and how can a considerate positive attitude promote growth?
How can I bring out the best in them?
How can I energize their strengths to better themselves and the team?

20. Rule #9 Drive with purpose
What is your larger and greater purpose?

21. The Big Questions: Have you ever wondered what your purpose is?
Can you find a bigger purpose in the work you do each day?
Ask yourself how you can bring more spirit and purpose into your work.

23. Be Happy…

24. Rule #10 Have fun and enjoy the ride
Decide how you are going to handle your situation and take action.

25. Thank you
Go forth as the driver of YOUR BUS!

26. Summary of 10 Rules You’re the driver of your bus
Desire, vision, and focus move your bus in the right direction
Fuel your ride with positive energy
Invite people on your bus and share your vision for the road ahead.
Don’t waste your energy on those who don’t get on your bus
Post a sign that says NO ENERGY VAMPIRES ALLOWED on your bus
Enthusiasm attracts more passengers and energizes them during the ride
Love your passengers
Drive with purpose
Have fun and enjoy the Ride

27. Context of the book
George has a flat tire, and he is forced to take the bus (not happy about the situation).
Negativity was getting in the way of a lot of things.
He meets Joy, the driver of the bus– “this is no ordinary bus, this is MY bus and you’re going to enjoy the ride”.
Everything happens for a reason- even flat tires. You can choose to look at those events as a curse or a gift.

28. Positive Energy- Where is it?
Positive people and positive teams produce positive results, and the essential ingredient is positive energy.
How do we accomplish and maintain that in our school during difficult times?
budget issues, increased accountability, Common Core, issues of safety, etc.)

29. So, Where Do We Go from Here?
Think of what our school would be like if we all operated using the rules of the Energy Bus
How will we handle student discipline and angry parents?
How will we respond to our students who are struggling in class?
How can we pledge to be administrators leading with vision and teachers with purpose?