| Fish! |  | Authors: Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen, Harry Paul, Ken Blanchard
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: Book
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Rating:  228 reviews
Sales Rank: 1609432
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0786868813
Dewey Decimal Number: 658
EAN: 9780786868810
ASIN: 0786868813
Publication Date: August 22, 2001
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Amazon.com 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 story line 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
Product Description
Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion and a positive attitude to the job every day. In this engrossing parable, a fictional manager has the responsibility of turning a chronically unenthusiastic and unhelpful department into an effective team. Seattle's Pike Place Fish is a world famous market that is wildly successful thanks to its fun, bustling, joyful atmosphere and great customer service. By applying ingeniously simple lessons learned from the Pike Place, our manager discovers how to energise and transform her workplace. Addressing today's most pressing work issues with an engaging metaphor and an appealing message, Fish! offers wisdom that is easy to grasp, instantly applicable, and profound.
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 FISH January 6, 2009
Maria Mccarthy-webb (Sioux City,IA USA)
Fish is a great motivational team building book!Recommend highly for those wanting to build positive team work.
A friend of mine recommended that I read this book. I am glad I did! January 4, 2009
J. Mines (NYC, NY)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
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 creating 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 How to Create a Magical Relationship: The 3 Simple Ideas that Will Instantaneously Transform Your Love Life 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.
wonderful December 29, 2008
M. GREENE
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
great book. easy to read. keeps your attention. and seems practical. can't wait to put it to use in my new workplace.
 Fun information December 14, 2008
Robert Cortez
Nicely written book, an easy read. Good ideas presented within - price and content make this a must read for those who are in charge of employees, departments, etc.
GO FISHing! December 2, 2008
Thomas Laporte
FISH! does what so many corporate motivation books fail to do; it fosters success. It's an easy read, it's concise, and its strategies are user-friendly and can easily be implemented personally, professionally and most importantly, corporately. I have read a fair share of group dynamic books for my involvement in local government, education and church leadership. FISH! exceeds all the others far and away. The basics of the book include four steps, which are manageable and make a difference when implemented. Read FISH! for yourself, with your family or for your organization. It works.
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