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FISH!

A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results

by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen

Hyperion, 2000

Category: Leadership & Management

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FISH!

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In this summary you will learn

  • How to energize and rejuvenate a stagnant team
  • Why it is important to inject some fun into work
  • Why you should always be customer-focused
  • What steps you can take to implement the Fish philosophy and boost your team’s morale

Why you should read FISH!

Mary Jane Ramirez has just been put in charge of Hell. That’s how bad her new assignment seems, before she stumbles upon the inspiring management secrets of The Pike Place Fish Market. This effective little tale introduces readers to "Fish!" - the authors’ prescription for boosting employee morale and productivity. The fish-tossing, joke-cracking camaraderie of the market serves as the workplace ideal in this book, which is easy to read but carries a lasting punch. getAbstract recommends this book to executives, change agents, managers, staff members, and students. Whether you are trapped in a bad working environment or trying to improve a mediocre one, this book will inspire you to get up and change your surroundings. Fish! will be one of the most influential books you read all year.

About the Authors

Stephen C. Lundin, runs a corporate membership seminar series for the Institute for Creativity and Innovation at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. Harry Paul is a senior vice president with the Ken Blanchard Companies, where he coordinates special projects and manages the internal speakers’ bureau. John Christensen is CEO of ChartHouse Learning Corporation, the leading producer of corporate learning films, including FISH!, the video.

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Sheri Hansen March 30, 2011

Great abstract, every manager should listen or read.