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Managers and employees alike often struggle with creating a work environment that invigorates and motivates. Too many of us go to work dreading the day and feeling as if no worst punishment could exist than being in our office 40 to 60 hours per week. For most of us work is a necessity, so why not create a place you and your fellow workers want to be?
When Fish Fly focuses on the importance of creating a vision for your company that allows each and every employee the opportunity to commit to living the vision. After reading this book I realized that although I had a very distinct vision about what I wanted my company to be, it was quite possible that my staff didn’t know or, at the very least, didn’t feel a part of this vision. Having worked for over 12 years with my partner to create an environment and a process that exuded this vision, I believed it was important to ask my staff what they believed our vision was. I got a variety of answers, all related to the vision but not necessarily concise or consistent. At that moment, as a team, we created the beginnings of a vision that I am asking each of my staff to be completely committed to. We felt the differences that very day as we approached our clients and each other with this vision in mind.
You may ask, “Okay, Jeni, so what is this vision of yours?” You’ll just have to work with Big Fish and see if this vision is clear to you. If it is and you leave the experience feeling a greater joy in your life and your career then we’ve done our job!
The remarkable story of the Pike Place Fish Market -- told by the owner, who transformed the small company into the world famous business depicted in the bestselling parable FISH!
In this revealing business advice book, the magic of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market proves a dynamic example of what a group of people can create when they are aligned and living a powerful vision. Here for the first time, owner John Yokoyama explains in his own words just how he transformed his business into a workplace that is renowned worldwide.
When Fish Fly offers Yokoyama's cohesive strategy for achieving world famous results for owners, managers, and front-line workers alike. Once you understand the generative principles behind the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market you, too, can develop a culture that leads to excellent employee morale and legendary customer service.
John Yokoyama is the owner of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market. John’s love of fish began as a child, fishing with his father on Puget Sound. He learned the retailing business by working at his dad’s produce stand in the Pike Place Farmer’s Market. At age twenty-five, he purchased the fish stand across from his dad’d produce stand. He lives in Seattle.
Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., is a psychologist, organizational consultant, daily radio talk show host, professional speaker, and author of Humor, Play and Laughter. He presents ans consults on the creation of dynamic and playful corporate cultures for companies around the world. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
ISBN: 1401300618
Format: Hardcover: 176 pages
Pub. Date: August 4, 2004
Publisher: Hyperion
about jeni...
Nationally-recognized author, speaker and corporate trainer, Jeni Herberger leverages 18 years experience within the design industry providing others with practical strategies on doing business better and living life fuller.
"I want to take the opportunity to share with you just a few of the books I believe hold philosophies and practices that enhance our lives. Besides that, you just can't beat a good book!"
Jeni is a featured speaker at the 2007 How Design Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, June 10 – 13 and the In-HOWse Designer Conference in Austin, Texas, September 9 – 11.