The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

Chapter 20

George Takes Control of His Bus

The first thing George did when he got to his office was call Larry in for a meeting. He wanted to meet with each Energy Vampire, as Joy suggested, so he could get his bus rolling first thing in the morning. He knew he needed to take action and fast. The team was waiting and they needed serious direction, focus, and positive energy today.

As he sat at his desk waiting for Larry to walk in, a feeling of fear and nervous energy enveloped him. It feels like game day, he thought as he remembered what it had felt like to have a nervous feeling in the pit of his stomach before his big lacrosse games. With the crowds cheering and the anticipation building he remembered feeling like he was going to collapse and yet explode with excitement at the same time. He knew this feeling well and it was good. It made him feel alive and let him know he was ready. Plus his nervous energy had often become fuel for some of his best performances. It’s game day, he thought and for the first time in a long time he felt alive and ready.

As soon as Larry walked in and before he could make a negative comment to George for interrupting his creative thought process, George struck hard and fast. He told Larry point blank that he had had enough of Larry’s negativity and if he didn’t help move the bus forward in a positive manner, then he was off the bus, effective immediately. ...