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Fish!: A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results
Mobius by Stephen C. Lundin Harry Paul John Christensen Stephen C Lundin Harry Paul & John Christensen Search Stephen C. Lundin Harry Paul John Christensen Stephen C Lundin Harry Paul & John Christensen
Amazon.co.uk Review
Here's another management parable that draws its lesson from an unlikely source--this time it's the fun-loving fishmongers at Seattle's Pike Place Market. In Fish! the heroine, Mary Jane Ramirez, recently widowed and mother of two, is asked to engineer a turnaround of her company's troubled operations department, a group that authors Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen describe as a "toxic energy dump". Most reasonable heads would cut their losses and move on. Why bother with this bunch of losers? But the authors don't make it so easy for Mary Jane. Instead, she's left to sort out this mess with the help of head fishmonger Lonnie. Based on a bestselling corporate education video, Fish! aims to help employees find their way to a fun and happy workplace. While some may find the storyline and prescriptions--such as "Choose Your Attitude", "Make Their Day" and "Be Present"--downright corny, others will find a good dose of worthwhile motivational management techniques. If you loved Who Moved My Cheese? then you'll find much to like here. And don't worry about Mary Jane and kids. Fish! has a happy ending for everyone. --Harry C Edwards
Customer Reviews:
Confused but happy
Some of his tips were very helpful. For example, putting scales in a bottle of varnish and using them as nail polish was absolutely fabulous. Everyone at my office was impressed. Also, rubbing a mackerel on my face to remove makeup has been quite effective: my skin has never been so smooth and blemish free. Also, using squid ink worked to discourage someone at the bar that could not keep his hands off of me. However, some of the suggestions are not only downright odd, but they have not worked well at all. I have had a trout in my trousers now for some time, and it is not doing a thing for me. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong? I think the information regarding the trouser trout is very unclear at best, and could use some clarification.
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A friend of mine recommended that I read this book. I am glad I did!
I really enjoyed reading "Fish" A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale And Improve Results". "Fish" was a quick easy read, perfect for a cold
winter afternoon.
In the book "Fish" the authors tell us the story of the transformation of a department in a large company that at the beginning of the book is considered the "Toxic Dump" of the company. The book was simple yet profound, offering ideas that are easy to understand, and implement.
The four key points of the philosophy are:
* Play - have fun and create energy at home or at the office.
* Make their day - how can you engage fellow employees, customers and make each other's day?
* Be Present - How can you make sure you are fully available and aware during conversations with people? It is about create a greater sense of intimacy between individuals.
* Choose Your Attitude - Each day you choose how you are going to act or which "side of the bed" you wake up on. The choice is yours and, the way you act, affects others.
Since most of us spend a good portion of our lives at work, this book is must read.
Other books I also enjoyed about transformation are by award winning authors Ariel & Shya Kane Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Will Instantaneously Transform Your Lifeand Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment their books are excellent guides to live a fun fresh life full of opportunities, right here right now no need to wait for the future.
A good boost
What a fantastic read and makes you think. Try it in your work place.
I did and it works!!!
Nice idea but overpriced 
The concept for this book is reasonably good, but can be boiled down:
1) Choose your attitude - you can either be happy or miserable at the office. The work stays the same whether you're cheery or not.
2) Play. Have a bit of a play at the office.
3) Make their day. Do something every day which will be the best part of someone else's day.
4) Be present. Don't be thinking about your holiday or last night's TV when you could be fully focussed on work. Interact with people.
Beyond that, it's a 45min read about how one woman implemented this into her company and even that isn't hugely rewarding as the book stops at the point she implements these techniques.
The Choice is Yours
In a simple easy to read story "Fish" is about igniting passion into your work environment that can spill over into all aspects of your life. The "Fish Philosophy" is based on a few simple ideas that can transform your daily grind of a nine to five workday into an enriching, easy and yes, even a fun time at the office.
I work at a large financial firm and currently am heading a team that is focused on creating a new work procedure that has never been applied in our office previously. The creative start up process can be challenging but the team we have assembled for the work is up to the challenge and eager to be a part of something that will have an impact on the firm overall. I am so glad I read "Fish" in that I can share with my team the insights I've learned so that our work together can be productive, successful and yes here it is again...fun.
If you found "Fish" to be inspiring and enlightening, I highly recommend reading any of Ariel and Shya Kane's books called "Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment", "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book About Instantaneous Transformation" or "How To Create a Magical Relationship." All of the Kane's books impart insights and ways into living a life that is meaningful, satisfying and joyful.
Working in a place where you smile often...how cool is that? Can you imagine living a life where you smile often? It's definitely possible.
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