TheFish
Philosophy By: Dr. Wael Youssef
Management Consultant
Lets explore how this transformative approach can
revolutionize our work and lives.
“Fish!” is a parable , an invented story about
finding the deep source of energy, creativity, and
passion that exists inside each of us by learning to
love what we do, even if now we may not be doing
exactly what we love.
TheConcept
From a fish market to Fortune 500
companies The FISH! Philosophy
has many fans. Here are some
insights as to why Apple,
McDonald’s, Bunnings, HOTA, and
even Harley Davidson use the fish
philosophy.
EnhancedEmployeeEngagement
Improved
CustomerService
Positive
Workplace
Culture
Increased Innovation and
Creativity
Stronger
Leadership
Higher
Employee
Retention
Better Adaptability to
Change
WHY?????
Four
Cornerstones
Be There
Choose your attitude
Play
Make their Day
• Have fun while you work.
• Happy people treat others well.
• Fun leads to creativity.
• Having a good time is healthy.
• Work becomes a reward and not just a way to pass time.
Playbrings enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive attitude
to work. Examples: incorporating games, humor, and
lightheartedness into daily tasks.
Hand crafts and
common Projects
Sports activities and
tournments
Board Games and
Activities
• Engage people and welcome them to join in.
• Be inclusive.
• Focus your attention on ways to make another
person’s day positive.
• Create goodwill and energy.
Making someone's daythrough
acts of kindness and appreciation.
Examples: small gestures, recognition, and going the
extra mile for others.
Donations and Support Activities
Motivational and Gratitude Cards
Aspiring positive mind sets
Reward and make others feel great
Be there,
Being fully present and
engaged in the moment.
Examples; Active
listening, empathy, and
building genuine
connections with
colleagues and
customers.
.
• Be fully engaged in your work.
• Take time to “smell the roses”.
• Make the most of each day.
• Let life have dignity and
meaning for you.
• Support your colleagues even
with a kind word.
Active Listening
Knowledge Transfer
Read and Brief
• There is always a choice about the way you do your work, even
if there is not a choice about the work itself.
• Call a meeting and speak from the heart.
• Find a message that communicates the notion of choosing your
attitude in a way that everyone will understand and
personalize.
• Provide motivation.
Choose your Attitude, Attitude
shapes experiences and interactions.
Strategies for adopting a positive mindset and
resilience in challenging situations.
Every day I can be…
Make a list and pick
randomly
Printed Posters on
the Walls
Work Environment
•Integrating the Fish Philosophy into the
workplace culture.
•Practical tips for fostering a playful, present, and
positive work environment.
Leadership
•Leaders inspiring and embodying the principles
of the Fish Philosophy.
•Creating an environment that encourages play,
presence, and positivity.
Personal
•Extending the Fish Philosophy beyond the
workplace.
•Incorporating play, presence, making someone's
day, and choosing a positive attitude in everyday
life.
How to Apply?
Wael.youssef@conzonia.com
www.conzonia.com

The Fish Philosophy_WY.pdf

  • 1.
    TheFish Philosophy By: Dr.Wael Youssef Management Consultant
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    Lets explore howthis transformative approach can revolutionize our work and lives. “Fish!” is a parable , an invented story about finding the deep source of energy, creativity, and passion that exists inside each of us by learning to love what we do, even if now we may not be doing exactly what we love. TheConcept
  • 4.
    From a fishmarket to Fortune 500 companies The FISH! Philosophy has many fans. Here are some insights as to why Apple, McDonald’s, Bunnings, HOTA, and even Harley Davidson use the fish philosophy.
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    Four Cornerstones Be There Choose yourattitude Play Make their Day
  • 8.
    • Have funwhile you work. • Happy people treat others well. • Fun leads to creativity. • Having a good time is healthy. • Work becomes a reward and not just a way to pass time. Playbrings enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive attitude to work. Examples: incorporating games, humor, and lightheartedness into daily tasks.
  • 9.
    Hand crafts and commonProjects Sports activities and tournments Board Games and Activities
  • 10.
    • Engage peopleand welcome them to join in. • Be inclusive. • Focus your attention on ways to make another person’s day positive. • Create goodwill and energy. Making someone's daythrough acts of kindness and appreciation. Examples: small gestures, recognition, and going the extra mile for others.
  • 11.
    Donations and SupportActivities Motivational and Gratitude Cards Aspiring positive mind sets Reward and make others feel great
  • 12.
    Be there, Being fullypresent and engaged in the moment. Examples; Active listening, empathy, and building genuine connections with colleagues and customers. . • Be fully engaged in your work. • Take time to “smell the roses”. • Make the most of each day. • Let life have dignity and meaning for you. • Support your colleagues even with a kind word.
  • 13.
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    • There isalways a choice about the way you do your work, even if there is not a choice about the work itself. • Call a meeting and speak from the heart. • Find a message that communicates the notion of choosing your attitude in a way that everyone will understand and personalize. • Provide motivation. Choose your Attitude, Attitude shapes experiences and interactions. Strategies for adopting a positive mindset and resilience in challenging situations.
  • 15.
    Every day Ican be… Make a list and pick randomly Printed Posters on the Walls
  • 16.
    Work Environment •Integrating theFish Philosophy into the workplace culture. •Practical tips for fostering a playful, present, and positive work environment. Leadership •Leaders inspiring and embodying the principles of the Fish Philosophy. •Creating an environment that encourages play, presence, and positivity. Personal •Extending the Fish Philosophy beyond the workplace. •Incorporating play, presence, making someone's day, and choosing a positive attitude in everyday life. How to Apply?
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