FISH! for Leaders

IT STARTS WITH ME

You set the tone for the people you lead. They look to you to model the behaviors that build a healthy, effective organization.

And because they look to you, your first task is to look within. "To change an organization, you've got to start to change yourself," says Rob Gregory, owner of Rochester Ford Toyota. "As I work on myself I find I have a bigger impact on people than when I was trying to work on them."

It Starts With Me awakens the self-awareness that leaders need. Whatever you want to achieve, it reminds you that you must first "be" the change you seek in others.

BE THERE

It's difficult to lead without earning trust. A lot of things go into building trust, but it starts with being there.

Being there isn't a skill. It's a commitment. Be There, part of the FISH! For Leaders series, shows you how successful leaders make other people a priority, set aside distractions, listen to understand their point of view and, most of all, demonstrate that they care.

PLAY

More and more organizations acknowledge the importance of Play. They know the best work is done by teams who are having fun while they do it. They also recognize that a Play-full, let's-give-it-a-try mindset ignites creativity.

But you can't just order creativity like a lunch special or install enthusiasm like a program. To enjoy the many business and human benefits of Play, leaders must first nurture an environment that is full of trust and respect, and free of fear.

Play, part of the FISH! For Leaders series, shows you how to build a culture that is enthusiastic and lighthearted, where it's safe for people to "Play" with ideas-how to do their jobs better, handle unique situations and improve the business.

MAKE THEIR DAY

The best leaders know that people need more than salaries and benefits to excel. They also need to feel valued.

One of the best ways for leaders to make someone's day - or month, or year, or life-is to show them how much you appreciate them. The simplest gestures, such as thanking people, recognizing their efforts and giving them a voice, fulfill emotional needs that are too often ignored on the job.

Make Their Day shows leaders how to fuel commitment and teamwork through acknowledgment and appreciation.

CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE

As leaders, there are going to be days when your attitude is not what you'd like it to be. That's understandable-you're human. But it's critical to remember that as a leader, your attitude has a major influence on the people around you. Their attitude will reflect the tone you are giving off.

What impact do you want to have on the people you lead? Choose Your Attitude, part of the FISH! For Leaders Series, shows you how to show up for your team in a way that picks them up, not drags them down.

WHO ARE YOU BEING?

The best leaders are constantly aware of who they are "being." They know what they stand for, how they want to treat people, how they want to respond to challenges. This commitment guides them, moment to moment, far more than the temporary ups and downs happening around them.

Who Are You Being? - part of the FISH! For Leaders Series shows you how to lead with greater intention and consistency.

When you are focused on who you are being, it affects everything you are doing. People see that your deeds match your words, and that you lead with greater influence and fulfillment.