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

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.

* 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 Rule

* Reveals 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.

Table des matières

A Confession ix

Introduction xi

Are You a Shark or a Goldfish? xv

A Wave of Change 1

Embrace and Ride the Wave of Change 11

Stay Positive 27

Thrive because of Change 51

A Shark School for Goldfish 65

Start Your Own Shark School for Goldfish: Empower Your Team to Ride the Waves of Change and Teach Them How to Fish 71

Food for Thought: Individual/Small Group/ Team Discussion Questions 75

Other Books by Jon Gordon 79

About the Illustrator 91

A propos de l’auteur

Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal best seller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and The Goldfish and Soup: A Recipe to Nourish your Team and Culture. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at www.Jon Gordon.com