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A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results: Fish By Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen Hodder and Stoughton, A Division of Hodder Headline, 2001, Pages: 112, Price: 150 ISBN No: 0340819804
FISH by Stephen Lundin is a great book which emphasises on the theme of work made fun gets done. 'FISH' is a book that can provide a solution to all those who wait for Fridays and think their work is boring. It tells us how to enjoy the work we do, even if we do not have a choice about what we are doing. The book is with a sweet and simple love story with a powerful workplace message. It teaches the steps to take to learn to love what you do, and make your workplace an energetic, enthusiastic and wonderful place to be.
The story set in Seattle around one of the world famous pike place fish market. It revolves around Mary Janea manager from First Guarantee Financial, and Lonnie, a fishmonger, who teaches us how to transform a "toxic energy dump" into a workplace that adds pride, productivity and profit to the company, creating happier workers, employers, and customers.
Very rarely do we get to see management books which drive the point home in an enthralling way and 'FISH' is one of those. Mary Jane following sudden death of his husband tries to adopt the new job she has to undertake. Being a single parent she had to take the dreaded position on third floor. The author compares the fish market and Mary Jane's office in order to encourage her to take ideas from the fish market to transform it into a fun-filled, lively one, implementing the techniques adopted from a fish market. Irrespective of the routine work in the fish market, the workers in the market are cheerful, playful and enjoy their work. What is the secret of their happiness and how does the team adopt their principles is the story.
The language is simple and can be understood by all the audience reading the book. The thoughts and theme of the book is clear and coherent. The author also emphasises on...