FISH! For LeadersFISH! For Leaders

• As leaders, trying to fix or control others As leaders, trying to fix or control others doesn’t work. doesn’t work.

• But when people see that you believe in But when people see that you believe in them, they find within themselves the them, they find within themselves the capacity to develop and grow. capacity to develop and grow.

• Effective leadership starts with caring, Effective leadership starts with caring, supportive relationships. supportive relationships.

The Origin of FISH!The Origin of FISH!• John Christensen visited the Pike Place Fish

Market in Seattle.

• He was amazed by the energy, commitment and teamwork.

• The fishmongers created a world famous team by building strong relationships with customers and each other.

• John made a film, FISH!, to show everyone how to do this.

The FISH! PhilosophyThe FISH! Philosophy

• Be There

• Play

• Make Their Day

• Choose Your Attitude

Choose Your AttitudeChoose Your AttitudeAs a leader, the attitude you As a leader, the attitude you

choose has a major impact on choose has a major impact on people. What impact do you people. What impact do you

wantwant it to have? it to have?

Show FilmShow Film

Choose Your Attitude:Choose Your Attitude:

ConversationConversation

Activity:Activity:

The Power of AwarenessThe Power of Awareness

Action Plan:Action Plan:What will you do to be more

aware of your attitude from

moment to moment?

Activity:Activity:

Same Goal, Same Goal,

Different AttitudeDifferent Attitude

Action Plan:Action Plan:What will you do to choose attitudes

that build commitment and

cooperation rather than conflict?

Bonus Discussion:Bonus Discussion:

““Forever” RelationshipsForever” Relationships

Action Plan:Action Plan:How will you handle others’ How will you handle others’

mistakes so it strengthens mistakes so it strengthens

your relationships instead of your relationships instead of

damaging them?damaging them?