The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change (Jon Gordon)

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An illustrated business fable that gives you the faith, courage and confidence to win in today’s tough economic climate

Fear and uncertainty are staples of daily life in today’s struggling economy. As bad as things can be, economic downturns also lead to new opportunities. It’s easy to worry, give up and let fear paralyze you. However, you have more control than you think you do and how you handle adversity is your choice-and the only choice that matters. In fact, study history and you’ll find that a lot of people and organizations made a name for themselves and grew their businesses during recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar characteristics and took similar actions to thrive while others merely tried to survive. You can do the same.

In The Shark and the Goldfish, Jon Gordon shares an inspiring fable about Gordy, a pampered goldfish who gets swept out to sea. Desperate for food, Gordy meets a kind shark who teaches him the ultimate lesson: Goldfish wait to be fed. Sharks go find food. Gordy also learns that the difference between a full and empty stomach is our faith, beliefs and actions. In the face of adversity and lean times, this is a business fable that reinforces a proven truth: You can’t control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond and in turn this determines the outcome.

The Shark and the Goldfish is a business fable that teaches valuable lessons on the importance of working hard, maintaining a locus of control and focusing on positive choices instead of negative voices:

Written by Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The No Complaining RuleReveals how change is inevitable-but that you can make it your friend or foe.Provides an action plan filled with tips and strategies to thrive during change and adversity

If you’re facing tough economic times, The Shark and the Goldfish will motivate you, inspire you, and give you the confidence you need to thrive during changing times.

From the brand

Jon Gordon is a 16x bestselling author and thought leader, renowned keynote speaker, and consultant who has worked with many of the top leaders and organizations around the world. Jon is a highly sought after global influencer who inspires millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages on positivity, teamwork, and leadership.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2009
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470503602
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470503607
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.1 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #141,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #476 in Motivational Management & Leadership #605 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) #1,040 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
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