Habitual complaining erodes relationships, undermines success, limits creativity, and contributes to depression, stress, and anxiety. 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 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. 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. Im a big believer in the concept that complaining is a mistake in almost every setting. 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. She goes to a doctor visit after a very rough work day and has to have tests. Im sure the rule gets violated here and there, but the point is less to have a rule than to have a culture and a way of doing things. 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.
Maya angelou you have a choice with the words you use to create the life you live. 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. 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. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, jon gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story. If you have read spencer johnsons who moved my cheese. The no complaining rule positive ways to deal with negativity at work book. The no complaining rule encourages us to focus on the. There are 2 roads in life, you get to pick which road you are. 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 no complaining rule book johnson county library. Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. Ann mckillip, holly braun and natalie finkley negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. 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.
Complaining quotes and complaining sayings images about stop complaining about being wrong 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 rule another. The 21 day no complaininggossipingcriticizing challenge. Based on one companys successful no complaining rule, the powerful principles and. This book offers practical wisdom on discovering your true purpose, professionally and in life in general, in the form of a business fable by jon gordon, the bestselling author of the energy bus and soup. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, attacks this notion headon with effective strategies for dealing with our culture of expectation. I recently had the opportunity to read the no complaining rule. The book takes off from there explaining what the no complaining rule is and what it is not.
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. Unfortunately, one thing that i have never done is write about what men are thinking after the no. The no complaining rule by jon gordon by ruby bayan 070908. Book summary of the no complaining rule by jon gordon. Feb 05, 20 great book, had heard lots of good about it and it is a great read.
The no complaining rule by jon gordon presentation by jennifer moore, molly lewis, samantha studley, and julia hersh. When does the no contact rule work, not work or backfire. The no complaining rule shares the simple, yet profound, message that negativity and complaining are sabotaging the people, culture and success of far too many organizations. He was determined not to become another statistic and the no complaining rule was born. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the no complaining rule. The far more dangerous employees are those whose negativity is less obvious. It was complaining and more subtle forms of negativity and he knew he needed a solution.
Coach lou holtz in a world in which so many, it seems, focus on the glass as. Gordon believes that there are two reasons why people complain. The sensation is so slight that it is not noticeable when i am occupied with other activities, but it consumes. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work kindle edition by gordon, jon. And then, consider adopting some of these helpful steps below. 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. No whining no complaining absolutely no frowning only hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings are allowed. The no complaining rule employees are not allowed to mindlessly complain to their coworkers. Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of d.
Here is how weve defined this part of our culture as one of our 10 core values. 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. Nobody captures the deeper meaning of business like jon gordon, and the seed is his most searching and significant book yet. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work now with oreilly online learning. 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. We live in a culture of complaint and thats hurting us. Jons books the no complaining rule positive ways to deal with negativity at work order your copy. The no complaining rule positive ways to deal with negativity at work download the no complaining rule positive ways to deal with negativity at work ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. In a world in which so many, it seems, focus on the glass as. 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. Many of us complain only because we have never considered the alternative. The no complaining rule book burlington public library. Jon gordons 2008 book the no complaining rule made a profound. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work 1st edition by gordon, jon isbn.
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. When you implement the no complaining rule youll spend less time and energy on problems and more time focused on solutions, innovations and success. May 05, 2008 video 1 of 3 from the no complaining rule by jon gordon. The no complaining rule ebook by jon gordon rakuten kobo. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, jon gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening. How to stop complaining and start enjoying the life you always wanted. I wrote about what men are thinking about during it here.
Positive ways to deal with negativity at work by jon gordon. The no complaining project the no complaining project. As the book states, negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars, and impacts the morale, productivity, and health of individuals and teams. It may be hot outside, but stating the obvious discomfort will do nothing to improve the situation. In jon gordons book the no complaining rule, he provides the. Whatever your profession, take this insightful look at the purpose. Jun 18, 2009 and, jon gordon addresses this topic in a neat way in the book. Click download or read online button to the no complaining rule positive ways to deal with negativity at work book pdf for free now. Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts. 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. May 10, 2011 jon gordon, in his book the no complaining rule. Presentation on the book the no complaining rule by jon gordon. The no complaining rule by jon gordon overdrive rakuten. The no complaining rule which follows is structured for businesses, but is equally suitable for families and higher education.
There were some great take aways about focusing on what to do about the things you want to complain about, creating ways that people can get feedback to the top. I recommend it for those who want to better their livesa complaint free world. Ive written a lot about the no contact rule on this site. We have a choice in life to focus on the positive or negative. Ebenezers southside milwaukee child child care center chiara room. In my opinion, this is a must read for any leader who is interested in promoting a positive work culture. Heck, i have even written a book about how it fits in, in the entire ex back process here. 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. First, as noted, complaining really does not solve anything. Dec 03, 2012 the no complaining rule by jon gordon presentation by jennifer moore, molly lewis, samantha studley, and julia hersh. When they annoy me, i vent to my sister or a close friend, but not in front of the children. The no complaining rule is a deliberate decision to avoid complaining for the sake of complaining.
The fact is every leader and business will face negativity, energy vampires and obstacles to define themselves and their teams success. Aside from the no complaining rule action plan for businesses, schools, sports teams, and families, gordon includes the are you a complainer. People who dont like parables probably wont like this, but will be missing out on some really important thoughts and lessons on group culture. In fact, it is really less of a rule and more of principle and sometimes it just doesnt make sense to use this strategy on your ex boyfriend. Complaining and negativity is this kind of cancer to an organization and dwight had seen it ruin far too many. Management regulator by the introduction of new rules setting the required. It was complaining and more subtle forms of negativity and he. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The male mind after the no contact rule what is he thinking. Eighty percent of the people you complain to dont care and 20 percent are glad you have problems. 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. In the spirit of his international bestseller the energy bus, jon gordon once.
Gordon takes the reader from negativity to productivity via the no complaining rule. 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. This simple strategy helps you turn your complaints into positive thoughts, solutions, and actions. Im only about half way through and this is what it has validated for me.
Personal challenges, the companys product failures, coworkers low morale, even the traffic to and from work, all contribute to how easily hope harbors negative. Assessment section and the no complaining week personal action plan for the readers personal use. Ive been thinking about the nocomplaining rule since reading it, and trying to implement it for myself so definitely something worth reading. Our no complaining rule springs from our focus on positivity and is one of our most strongly held values. Download pdf the no complaining rule positive ways to. When you realize you are complaining, you simply add. Not that its a bad book, but all of his books seem more like envelopes for the concept than anything else. The book takes off from there explaining what the no. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work hardcover june 23, 2008.
This book is a story about a woman named hope that was negative about her job, her family, her relationships, and her future. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The no complaining rule navy general library program. 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. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work by jon gordon get the no complaining rule. Employees are not allowed to mindlessly complain to their coworkers 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.
Written by the same author as the energy bus, jon gordon. So lets start first with when you really shouldnt even try using the nc rule. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work jon gor 30 april 2017, 16 h 39 min. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The no complaining rule by jon gordon 9780470279496 dymocks. A little stomach upset, but only mild no vomiting a little loose stool which fiber helps. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work, jon. In jon gordons book the no complaining rule, he provides the winning edge. Positive ways to deal with negativity at work 2008 about book. At the doctor she has a conversation about the no complaining rule from the nurse.
787 175 1442 805 947 886 319 850 173 1565 273 208 1399 1499 646 1453 1520 1522 937 226 103 1442 1231 1593 777 57 324 445 387 1580 361 1128 1074 1593 869 198 1025 369 684 1047 450 132 709 121 1170 1139