Fish: A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results

by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen

Book Overview

The powerful parable that has helped millions to see their lives and work in a new way -- now revised and updated to celebrate 20 years of working with greater purpose! It's a rainy day in Seattle,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786866020
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Hyperion
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

I cried, of hapiness

Fish! is a beautiful true story. If you are not too happy about your job, it's a MUST. Sometimes we can't change our job, but we can change OURSELVES and the way we relate to it. Fish! is so inspirational, I hope they make it a movie some day soon-. thank you to the authors and the producers of audiocoleccion! great job!!

This book is a great catch.

If I had to sum up "FISH!" I would say it's short, sweet, and full of life. While it's a true story about rediscovering passion, fun, and success in the workplace, the four principles outlined in the book flow seamlessly into one's personal life as well. I appreciated the way ideas about work were interwoven with the story of the main character, Mary Jane. She is down-to- earth, powerful, and compassionate - the kind of person I like to have as a friend. I won't give away all the principles, but one in particular stands out for me: "Be Present." If you like this book and you're curious about what it really means to be present, grab a copy of "WORKING ON YOURSELF DOESN'T WORK" by Ariel and Shya Kane. Both of these books are about making great possibilities for life become realities.

A Fish Story That's Real & Inspirational

What does a "Toxic Energy Dump" and throwing fish have to do with life, especially performance in the workplace? A great deal according to the authors of The Fish. In this parable you learn very quickly and easily how to turn around a "toxic" environment. Although the solutions may sound simple and obvious, they remind us - that regardless of our position in an organization, it's a great thing to find enjoyment and satisfaction in our ordinary day-to-day work lives. The writers provide simple descriptions of what attitude and fun can do to turn around the "toxic energy dump" in the workplace. The fable and principles show you how to bring hope and excitement to the people who perform the "back room" functions. This book is a quick read, with principles that are easy to grasp and apply. Laughter and fun are great bridge builders between people - I encourage you to try The Fish and see how these principles are used to build bridges not only at a renowned fish market in Seattle, but between people within a back room department and other departments.

It's about life!

This is a brief, simple, but elegant book that is an eye opener for those of us who grew up with notions like: "Work is serious, let's have no fooling around!" or "Profit is 'the only' way to measure business success."The story is told in the context of a familiar business departmental crisis. Traditional management processes have failed and those who tried to implement change left convinced that conditions would never improve in that department (nicknamed the "Toxic Energy Dump").A new departmental manager is assigned; she must find and implement new solutions or suffer the burden of defeat experienced by her predecessors.Serendipitously, during her lunch break, she discovers a fish market that does not fit preconceptions for that environment most of us would have, i.e., hard, tedious work under unpleasant, uncomfortable conditions. What she does experience is a group of people who are totally involved with their customers, having a lot of fun, and selling lots of fish!She asks one of the fishmongers about how they do this. And so begins the odyssey that uncovers the four key lessons she applies to turn her department around. I believe that these lessons are cornerstones for success both at work and in personal life. The lessons may seem simple and obvious, but they are based the deep needs we all have to feel that we matter, to contribute to others, and to enjoy our work.I attended the first "Fish Camp" in Minneapolis that Steve Lundin and his associates facilitated (they did a great job); I left with the lessons contained in this book. I have discussed these lessons with almost all of the executives I currently coach and have concluded, from their comments, that they both appreciate and apply these insights with success in their work/personal lives and settings. This book is a useful tool in helping people, and groups of people, reframe how they see their work; many discover that they can find enjoyment and satisfaction in their ordinary day-to-day work lives.