The document discusses the Fish! Philosophy, which focuses on having the right attitude at work. The philosophy emphasizes choosing a positive attitude and taking responsibility for how one responds. It advocates playing at work to foster creativity and having fun. It also stresses being emotionally present and making others feel respected through attentive communication and strong relationships. The philosophy aims to improve workplace culture by hiring and training based on attitude over just skills.

1. Fish! Philosophy Compiled and Presented by Kamal Tejnani, Agile Coach 1
Attitude – it all begins here .
SouthWest Airlines - Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill.
Play
Imagine going to the Playground 1/3rd
of your life instead of going to the office 
Be There / Live in the Present
Make Their Day Involving them in the process.

2. Fish! Philosophy Compiled and Presented by Kamal Tejnani, Agile Coach 2
e.g. managers involve the associates in the major decisions that impacts the employees by bri
Attitude - CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE – WHATEVER YOUR
ATTITUDE IS AT THE MOMENT, YOU CHOSE IT
Take responsibility for how you respond to what life throws at you. Your
choice affects others. Ask yourself: “Is my attitude helping my team or my
customers? Is it helping me to be the person I want to be?
 Think about a time when your teams would rather be anywhere but working in your project. What do you
think were the reasons that the team felt so?
>> Can IT Services companies hire based on attitude alone? 
>> What about Maidservants, Drivers, People who iron our clothes etc….
>> But once hired, does attitude make a difference towards delivering high quality software
Books/Movies that in some way talk about Positivity (aka Attitude)
 “As a Man Thinketh” – James Allen
 “The Power of Positive Thinking” – Norman Vincent Peale
 Think and Grow Rich
 The Pursuit of Happyness – Chris Gardner

3. Fish! Philosophy Compiled and Presented by Kamal Tejnani, Agile Coach 3
PLAY
Tap into your natural way of being creative, enthusiastic and having fun.
Play is the spirit that drives the curious mind, as in
“Let’s play with that idea!” You can bring this mindset
to everything you do.
Happy People Treat
Others Well
Fun leads to Creativity
Having a good time is healthy
(1/3rd
of your life is at workplace)
Work itself becomes a Reward

4. Fish! Philosophy Compiled and Presented by Kamal Tejnani, Agile Coach 4
Be There
Be emotionally present for people. It’s a powerful message of respect that
improves communication and strengthens
relationships.
Do we also browse while joining calls?
Do you pay attention to what your kids / spouse say? 
Appraisal time - do you do appraisals without disturbances
Make Their Day

5. Fish! Philosophy Compiled and Presented by Kamal Tejnani, Agile Coach 5

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