Sync or swim
a fable about workplace communication and coming together in a crisis
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Author
Contributions
- White, Paul E., 1957- - Contributor
- Myra, Harold Lawrence, 1939- - Contributor
Publication
2014 - , Illinois
Language
English
Word Count
25,000 words, Guess
Page Count
100 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivesyncorswimfablea0000chap
- ISBN-100802412238
- ISBN-139780802412232
- Library of Congress Control Number2014029144
- OCLC Control Number869263316
and 2 more
- Better World Books9780802412232
- Open LibraryOL26445625M
Classifications
- DDC658.4/5
- LCCHF5549.5.M63 C4383 2014
- LCCHF5549.5.M63C4383
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"--
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