Fish!

A Team That Loves What They Do = A Team That Wins

One of the best lessons in leadership and culture I’ve ever read comes from Fish! by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen. This book was one of the first I turned to when I started working with teams, and it stuck with me.

It’s a short, powerful story that proves any team—no matter how disengaged—can be transformed with a simple, clear, structured approach that helps transform your culture through a clarity of what’s expected. The secret?

✔ Choose Your Attitude – How we show up every day is a choice.
✔ Play – Work doesn’t have to be dull; energy and fun fuel success.
✔ Make Their Day – Small moments of appreciation create massive impact.
✔ Be Present – Focus on the moment, the task, and the people in front of you.

Teams that embrace these principles don’t just perform better—they enjoy what they do. And when people love their work, results follow.

What’s one small change you could bring to your team today?