Pete "Not the Perch" Lammi

Most managers know they should recognize employees. The harder question is what to recognize—and what to say beyond “Great job.” These employee recognition examples will help you praise…

Weekend work is not always a bad sign. But it is always a sign to look closer. It is Saturday morning and you see messages from your team.…

The last week of the year – the one that spans from Christmas day until New Year’s – has quietly built a real reputation in our culture. Nobody…

Dear Colleague, I’m writing to tell you about something that makes my life as an educator easier. Hello, I’m Jon Acton. I’ve served as Superintendent for two school…

Educators everywhere are using the FISH! Philosophy to better connect students with their classrooms and their communities, so it’s no small wonder that these skilled and empathetic professionals…

The world is a chaotic place, and far too often our attention is split into a million directions at once. For many of us, simply maintaining focus is…

If you’re reading this, you probably already understand that the FISH! Philosophy is a powerful tool for building an organizational culture that inspires workers at all levels to…

Turnover is always a challenge with any organization – people leave workplaces all the time, and it’s almost always harder and more expensive to replace someone than to…

We talk a lot about Choose Your Attitude, which is the FISH! Philosophy core pillar that teaches us the importance of acknowledging our feelings while controlling how we…