Build Staff Morale and Address Today’s Most Pressing Work Issues. Catch the Energy • People are afraid of the future, of the unknown. If a man faces up to it, and takes the dare of the future, he can have some control over his destiny. That’s an exciting idea to me, better than waiting with everybody else to see what’s going to happen. ---John Glenn Love What You Do • “Fish!” is based on Pike • “Fish!” motivates Place Fish Market in employees. Seattle, WA.. • People like to work in an environment that is fun, • Over 75% of adult wake energizing, and where they time is spent doing work- can make a difference. related activities • The “Fish!” philosophy • People ought to enjoy benefits every employee work and be energized by because it prevents burnout and keeps him/her excited it. about what he/she does. FISH! • “Fish!” is a parable , an invented story about finding the deep source of energy, creativity, and passion that exists inside each of us by learning to love what we do, even if at the moment we may not be doing exactly what we love. Four Cornerstones of “Fish!” • Choose Your Attitude • Play • Make Their Day • Be Present/Be There Choose Your Attitude • There is always a choice about the way you do your work, even if there is not a choice about the work itself. • Call a meeting and speak from the heart. • Find a message that communicates the notion of choosing your attitude in a way that everyone will understand and personalize. • Provide motivation. • Persist with faith. • By accepting that you choose your attitude, you demonstrate a level of personal accountability and proactivity. • Bring your best self to work and love the work you do. Play • Have fun while you work. • Happy people treat others well. • Fun leads to creativity. • Having a good time is healthy. • Work becomes a reward and not just a way to rewards. • Have a good time in a respectful manner. Make Their Day • Engage people and welcome them to join in. • Be inclusive. • Focus your attention on ways to make another person’s day positive. • Create goodwill and energy. • Take your mind away from your own problems and make a positive difference for others. Be There/Be Present • Be fully engaged in your work. • Take time to “smell the roses”. • Make the most of each day. • Let life have dignity and meaning for you. • Support your colleagues with a kind word, gesture, deed, or shoulder to lean on. Our Workplace • As you enter this place of work, please choose to make today a great day. • Your colleagues, customers, team members, and you yourself will be thankful. • Find ways to play. We can be serious about ourselves. • Stay focused in order to be present when your team members most need you. • And should you feel your energy lapsing, try this sure fire remedy: Find someone who needs a helping hand, a word of support, or a good ear,---and make their day. Suggested Activities • Give “fish” trinkets (i.e. key • Set up bulletin boards to chains, pencils, cups, toys). praise each other. • Paint a “fish tank” parking • Use morning spot reserved for the staff announcements. member who was “present” • Have secret pals. for others. • Have off site activities (i.e • Do random acts of bowling, theater, happy kindness for one another. hour, team sports). • Remind each other when • Start each staff meeting with they’re slipping that they sharing and networking need to “go fishing”. (also bring food!). • Take time each day for yourself. “Fish!” Resources 1. Books: Fish!; Fish! Tales; and Fish! Sticks All three titles by Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen, and Harry Paul 2. Web Address; www.fishphilosophy.com 3. Phone: 1-800-328-3789 (ChartHouse Learning) 4. Fish Trinkets: Oriental Trading Company www.orientaltrading.com or 1-800-228-2269 Conclusion • Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.