The follow-up "Fish! Tales" told of real-life companies that boosted morale and improved results by implementing these same principles. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."Fish!" told the story of a fictional company that transformed itself by applying lessons from Seattle's Pike Place Fish Market. Lundin, John Christensen, and Harry Paul Web Address Phone: 1-80 (ChartHouse Learning) Fish Trinkets: Oriental Trading Company or 1-80 Ĭonclusion Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Books: Fish! Fish! Tales and Fish! Sticks All three titles by Stephen C.
Remind each other when they’re slipping that they need to “go fishing”. Do random acts of kindness for one another. Set up bulletin boards to praise each other.
Start each staff meeting with sharing and networking (also bring food!). Have off site activities (i.e bowling, theater, happy hour, team sports). Paint a “fish tank” parking spot reserved for the staff member who was “present” for others. Suggested Activities Give “fish” trinkets (i.e. And should you feel your energy lapsing, try this sure fire remedy: Find someone who needs a helping hand, a word of support, or a good ear,-and make their day. Stay focused in order to be present when your team members most need you. Your colleagues, customers, team members, and you yourself will be thankful. Our Workplace As you enter this place of work, please choose to make today a great day. Support your colleagues with a kind word, gesture, deed, or shoulder to lean on.
Let life have dignity and meaning for you. īe There/Be Present Be fully engaged in your work. Take your mind away from your own problems and make a positive difference for others. Focus your attention on ways to make another person’s day positive. Make Their Day Engage people and welcome them to join in. Work becomes a reward and not just a way to rewards. Bring your best self to work and love the work you do. By accepting that you choose your attitude, you demonstrate a level of personal accountability and proactivity. Find a message that communicates the notion of choosing your attitude in a way that everyone will understand and personalize. įour Cornerstones of “Fish!” Choose Your Attitude Play Make Their Day Be Present/Be There Ĭhoose Your Attitude There is always a choice about the way you do your work, even if there is not a choice about the work itself.
įISH! “ Fish!” is a parable, an invented story about finding the deep source of energy, creativity, and passion that exists inside each of us by learning to love what we do, even if at the moment we may not be doing exactly what we love. The “Fish!” philosophy benefits every employee because it prevents burnout and keeps him/her excited about what he/she does. People like to work in an environment that is fun, energizing, and where they can make a difference. Over 75% of adult wake time is spent doing work-related activities People ought to enjoy work and be energized by it. Love What You Do “ Fish!” is based on Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, WA. That’s an exciting idea to me, better than waiting with everybody else to see what’s going to happen. If a man faces up to it, and takes the dare of the future, he can have some control over his destiny. Go Fish! Using the “Fish” Philosophy to Build Staff Morale and Address Today’s Most Pressing Work Issues.Ĭatch the Energy People are afraid of the future, of the unknown.