Just managed to squeeze some time off for this book named "FISH! - A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results". Actually I managed to read the sequel "FISH Tales" before this so this tiny book was a great short read to recap.
Basically, it tells of a tale of a company's operations department (boring workplace) and Seattle's World Famous Pike Place Fishmarket (fun workplace). I actually was fortunate enough to visit the Fishmarket and the energy and fun they have there is incredible! Through the transformation of the dreading "toxic energy waste" department, it relates the story of how injecting fun and play as way to improve the morale in any workplace.
Here are the takeaway points :
- Choose your Attitude - You can't change the external factors, but you can determine how you want to face them, positively or negatively.
- Play - Inject fun and love what you do and you'll find yourself rushing to work each morning!
- Be Present - Don't multitask your personal interactions, be 100% there for everyone you work or play with.
- Make Their Day - Don't just have fun internally, play with your customers and interact with them too. Make a difference to them!
As I always say -- "Life's short enough as it is; if it ain't fun to you, don't do it!"
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