Sync or swim
Subtitle: a fable about workplace communication and coming together in a crisis
By: Gary Chapman, Paul White, Harold Myra
Contributors: White, Paul E., 1957-; Myra, Harold Lawrence, 1939-
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9780802412232
Subjects: Employee motivation; Organizational behavior; Employee morale; Motivational; Communication in management; Corporate culture; Workplace Culture; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Description: "The workplace is stressful these days. When people are stressed, they have a harder time learning and applying helpful information. Fortunately, stories are one of the most powerful ways to communicate truths effectively. Fables cut through complexity to reveal simple, crucial wisdom. Sync or Swim is a refreshing, illustrated story of a sheepdog and a puffin, that helps us to solve a frustrating mystery: Why do morale-building programs often hurt morale. and why does communicating appreciation too often result in cynical reactions? In Sync or Swim, you'll follow an organizational manager and the challenges he has to overcome: A threating storm rapidly approaching the island The expectation to do more with less Complaining, negative team members Morale of loyal employees who feel undervalued Long history of mismanagement It's a small tale with great wisdom, a classic insight into the ways expressing authentic appreciation can change everything-and help us survive the storms that threaten us in work and life. "Love, love, loved it! Besides describing exactly what is transpiring in many workplaces, the characters also reflect to perfection the personality types commonly experienced. It was an easy read that flowed well. Amazing work!"--Caroline Rochon (Author / Corporate Trainer / TEDx Speaker)"--

"The workplace is stressful these days. Sync or Swim is a refreshing story of a sheepdog and a puffin that helps us to solve a frustrating mystery: Why do morale-building programs often hurt morale ... and why does communicating appreciation too often result in cynical reactions? In Sync or Swim, you'll follow an organizational manager and the challenges he has to overcome: - A threating storm rapidly approaching the island - The expectation to do more with less - Complaining, negative team members - Morale of loyal employees who feel undervalued - Long history of mismanagement It's a small tale with great wisdom, a classic insight into the ways expressing authentic appreciation can change everything-and help us survive the storms that threaten us in work and life"--
Notes: Machine generated contents note: Introduction, by Gary ChapmanThe Fable, by Harold MyraThe Lesson, by Paul White.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-98).
Table of contents: title: Sam comes to paradise ;; title: Bear on the mountain ;; title: Tia's complaints ;; title: Sam throws a party ;; title: Briana tells the truth ;; title: Seawall wisdom ;; title: Listening to Tia ;; title: Glimmers of hope ;; title: Jackson's warning ;; title: The money game ;; title: Brisk winds and a red engine ;; title: The cat who spat ;; title: The wind picks up ;; title: Storm! ;; title: In the shelter ;; title: Frisco attitude ;; title: Dance.