Catch the Fish! Philosophy

I recently read the book Fish! and I have to say ...I am hooked.  By no means new (developed in last 90's), if you haven’t explored the Fish! Philosophy then I’d urge you to do so.  Inspired by the fun, high energy style of a real business, the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, the philosophy follows four simple practices which can be adopted in any workplace to improve teamwork, shape a productive and fun workplace culture and help individuals bring new energy and drive to their work.

The four interconnecting practices as described on the Fish! website are:

Be There: When people need you, they need all of you. Setting aside distractions and judgments to be fully present is a sign of respect. It improves communication and strengthens relationships.

Play: You can be serious about your work without taking yourself so seriously. Play is a mindset more than a specific activity. It allows you to throw yourself with enthusiasm and creativity into whatever you are doing, in a way that is natural, not forced. "Playing” with ideas helps you find solutions to everyday challenges.

Make Their Day: Simple gestures of thoughtfulness, thanks and recognition make people feel appreciated and valued. When you make someone else feel good, you feel good too.

Choose Your Attitude: To actually choose how you respond to life, not just react, you must be intentional. When you get up, decide who you want to "be" today. Moment-to-moment awareness is key. Ask yourself throughout the day, "What is my attitude right now? Is it helping the people who depend on me? Is it helping me to be most effective?"

For more information visit the Fish! website