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Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale

Lundin, Paul & Christensen · 2000

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The Pike Place Fish Market parable on choosing your attitude and energising a team.

SK's perspective

A fast, memorable read for anyone trying to lift a flat team culture.

Key learnings

  • Choose your attitude — every day.
  • Play: bring energy and fun to the work.
  • Make their day — delight the people you serve.
  • Be present — full attention to whoever's in front of you.

Make it a ritual

Energy is a daily choice — make it a visible team practice.

Professional life

  • Open standups by 'choosing the attitude' the team wants for the day.
  • Make one colleague's day each morning with specific recognition.

Personal life

  • Put the phone away and be fully present for one meal a day.
  • Bring a little play to one routine task you dread.

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