Back then, I was a young and idealistic year-old, so I pretty much assumed that a corporate culture could be changed by smiling and being nice to the customers. The Fish philosophy is modelled on philoophy work culture of a fishmonger’s at Seattle’s Pike Place Markets. Chose your attitude, have some fun at work, pay attention wtephen people, and be focused on the present. Third floor is notorious for “zombie” workers with boring job descriptions and low morale. I can choose my response and in turn how I treat people in my day to day life. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. The Pike’s Place Fish Market is fun because each employee is encouraged to be their authentic selves, to contribute to the sense of fun in their own unique way. I’ve been involved in a workplace that had the video and didn’t really integrate it very well. January Learn how and when to remove this template message. Its purpose is coach its readers into a new way of carrying out their business environment in order to make employees more productive.Īfter all, who gives their all when they are bored and disengaged? It did not grab my attention. The book I read was Fish!: I gave this book one star only because Good Reads won’t let me give it half a star. I stwphen want to read it though, because Fish and Fish Tales leave me wanting a little more meat on my fish. Book Summary – FISH! by Stephen Lundinįind ways to play. This was required reading for my day job. It’s a sugar pill meant to push about a page-worth of data down the throat of lower level management. The book doesn’t provide any advice to managers for improving the environment, or leading the way by accentuating the positive, or rethinking business processes so employees don’t waste time on pointless tasks just Choose Your Attitude tm and it’ll all take care of itself. The Fish Philosophy is presented as being so flawless and so delightful that no one could possibly object to it. Just a moment while we sign you in stephwn your Goodreads account. Fish! PhilosophyĮach Team brought their reports to the rest. Here’s a spoiler for the book straight out of Wikipedia: Be Present Above all, be present and be aware of the present. Lundin, also referred to as the “Big Tuna Ph.D. “The Fish Philosophy ” (Applications for work & life) by Ramki. FISH! is a fantastic and easy to read book to illustrate how attitude and fun can lead to exceptional customer service. FISH! Philosophy, teamwork, enthusiasm and positive attitudes The FISH! Philosophy is a proven way to find joy and energy in our work.