Have you ever been in a situation where you knew a truth that it might hurt someone to hear. I am an assistant manager at a retail chain and im really good at what i do, execution, delegation, accountability, administration, etc. He began to see the difference between gotcha catching people doing things wrong and whale done. By redirecting people in their actions when doing something wrong and using the whale done. Our latest prize book is the island of sea women by lisa see.
Knowing particular things that motivate and compel each person helps you add power to their motivation. That is what the power of positive relationships is all about. The deadline for your entries is wednesday, april 8th at noon et. Kim scotts radical candor gives us a few good pointers for management in a new era. Bess brennans tragic accident and permanent disability take place in the first three pages of mirror, mirror on the wall. It is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or. It never hurts to toot your own horn once in a while. At the end of the day, your employees go down the elevator and out the doorthats your organization leaving. Building positive relationships the whale done way teacher plus. It is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to.
It had a lot of good points and i like the way how the author wrote it in a very practical and compelling way. It has several chapters on using the same principles in your personal relationships, too, including with your spouse and with your children. I have used the concept in my training program and participants have found it very useful and effective. Please find attached the ppt on whale done and i have emphasised points on the trainer note. These techniques are remarkably easy to master and can be applied equally well at home. Editions of whale done the power of positive relationships. Song for a whale discussion question cards for classroom. If you can get around the politically incorrect focus on training poor sea creatures in captivity. Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. What do your people at work and your spouse and kids at home have in c. Jenna compares her search for her mother to captain ahabs search for the whale in mobydick, or javert hunting jean valjean in.
The problem is that many work environments are not conducive to positive relationships. If someone makes a mistake, redirect his or her energy to do it right or to do something else. Jones organizes a motley crew of swimmers to earn the coveted cutter high letter jacket. Ken blanchard is the chief spiritual officer and chairman of the board of the blanchard companies, and the author of a dozen bestselling books, including the one minute. Whale done the power of positive relationships by kenneth. Whale done is a story about wes kingsley who, when going to florida, for a business conference, visits seaworld for the killer whale show. Youll be able to do so, too, in that it is real short. Exercises are provided to guide employees on a journey that. This bets on title, which is now available in paperback, is an evocative tale of two best friends whose bonds are both strengthened and tested over decades by forces beyond their control. Approach can have on your organization x identify ways to build trust with others in the organization x identify and implement the five steps of redirection x identify and implement the four steps of the whale done. Let me share this wonderful philosophy i read in a book entitled whale done. In his fifth dear america book, barry denenberg tells besss story of heartache and courage as americas great depression swirls around the brennan. Reading guide for in the heart of the sea by nathaniel. I read this for the womens sig online book club the american association of.
The questions are great for classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, or student writing prompts. Feb 19, 2002 buy whale done the power of positive relationships book online at best prices in india on. Ken blanchard starts his book by explaining how trainers at seaworld motivate killer whales to perform magnificent tricks, even if its not in their nature. The power of positive relationships training solutions. Add the url of this thread if you want to cite this discussion. Read the book and discover some practical examples on how to put this theory into practice. I this is an expansions on victor frankls theorys on man and his.
The power of positive relationships book of the month. Whale done the power of positive relationships the one thing competition can never steal from you is the relationship you have with your people and the relationship they have with your customers. Mar 06, 2003 buy whale done the power of positive relationships new edition by ken, jr. Also, the whale done approach sounds too simplistic to be of help in some of the more complicated personalprofessional issues. The book content, customers market and the main goal of the work were observed too. Buy whale done the power of positive relationships new edition by ken, jr. Imagine you are the screenwriter chosen to adapt this book.
Narrated from a firstperson perspective, the novel explores the impact of family, athletics, violence, and bullying on the lives of. How to make parenting a positive experience for you and your kids. The hardcover of the whale done the power of positive relationships by kenneth blanchard ph. Some of the techniques used to train shamu and other killer whales at seaworld can be used to train and motivate people. Feb 19, 2002 out with a new book, i usually rush to read it. Approach is applied to reallife business situations. If you want to continue this discussion or have a follow up question, please post it on the network. The story line tracks mythical businessman wes kingleys discussions with whale trainers who reveal what they do to train their creatures, gradually, carefully and. Jenna meets up with another character at the very end of the book. Heres another quickfix corny book by the author of the one minute manager. Sep 10, 2011 tried to capture some points about the power of positive relationships and people doing things right in order to develop productive work and home environment.
Whale done the power of positive relationships kenneth. Whale done summary there are many things one can learn from observing the nature, animals and their behaviors. So learn the difference between gotcha catching people doing things wrong and whale done. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale rider. They stimulated them when they did things right and redirected their behavior when they did things wrong. What are the central dramatic situations you would choose and who would be your main character. Facilitator guide page 6 2002 visionpoint productions, inc. Whale done the power of positive relationships unabridged audiobook, by ken blanchard. It is an entire philosophy, one that is sorely needed in the world today. Some impressionistic takes from the book ken blanchard whale done the power of positive. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale. Activity discussion guide for whale talk, by chris crutcher reading guide by chapter.
Whale rider is an internationally successful new zealand film focusing on indigenous cultural issues. Whale done video ken blanchard whale done trainingabc. Virgil grapples with helping jenna when he suspects discovering the truth might be more painful to her than never knowing. This is a small and useful book i read some time ago. This website is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or operated by jeopardy productions, inc. What do employees and coworkers have in common with a fiveton killer whale. So, you might find it in the psychology section of your library or bookstore if not in the business section.
Whale done the power of positive relationships the one thing competition can never steal from you is the relationship you have with your people and the relationship they have with your customers innovation is the key in business. As they practice, they learn how to respect themselves and. Whale done summary by ken blanchard, thad lacinak, chuck tompkins and jim. An answer key is not included as most of the questions are open to interpretat. People interested in improving their personal and professional relationships the subtitle of this ken blanchard book is the power of positive relationships.
Our hope is that this book will educate and inspire mothers, fathers, grandparents, and others who help raise. A whole lot more than you think, according to the megabestselling author ken blanchard and his coauthors from seaworld. Whale talk, a young adult novel by chris crutcher, is the story of events in the senior year of the dao t. Firstly, the main idea of the book and its actuality were discussed. This product includes 76 discussion question cards for the book song for a whale by lynne kelly. Accentuate the positive, rather than offering no response or a negative response. Simply stated, what we call whale done is a way of looking at people and seeing the best that is in them. Buy whale done the power of positive relationships book.
Whale done the power of positive relationships by kenneth h. These techniques are remarkably easy to master and can be applied equally well at home, allowing readers to. People dynamics whale doneken blanchard method ppt download. Pay attention and praise people when they do something right. Whale done is a great book, and concepts given used of training killers whales to explain how if treated well, can result in building healthy relationships. Whale done the power of positive relationships audiobook. A contribution to the literature of the american renaissance, the works genre. Apr 11, 20 simple concepts of accentuating the positives, recognizing that progress is a moving target, and just recalling the principles from this book when you are about to fly off the deep end with your kids and spouse can really help your relationships. The book is sailor ishmaels narrative of the obsessive quest of ahab, captain of the whaling ship pequod, for revenge on moby dick, the giant white sperm whale that on the ships previous voyage bit off ahabs leg at the knee. Jun, 2008 whale done is a great book, and concepts given used of training killers whales to explain how if treated well, can result in building healthy relationships. He realizes how important strong, positive relationships are in home and business environments.
And it can seem even tougher in the nonprofit and social impact worlds when youre managing a team of people who are trying to change the world for good. Blanchard has mastered the ability to take a few basic concepts, wrap a fun story. Buy whale done the power of positive relationships book online at best prices in india on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. People dynamics whale doneken blanchard method ppt. Ken writes books that are fun, easy to read, and filled with. Mirror, mirror on the wall discussion guide scholastic. Oprah has unlocked this, a book by rhonda byrne about using positive visualization to achieve success. We have to rely on and work with others in order to be productive and achieve results.
Activity discussion guide for whale talk, by chris crutcher. In the heart of the sea has been optioned by a production company to be made into a feature film. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale rider this module has been designed to accompany the film whale rider 2003. The diary of bess brennan, the perkins school for the blind, 1932. Like herman melvilles moby dick, the whale, philip hoares strange and wonderful new book, is an anatomy an exploded encyclopedia of all things cetacean. In this moving and inspirational new book, blanchard explains that both whales and people perform better when you accentuate the positive. The power of positive relationships by ken blanchard page count.
Tried to capture some points about the power of positive relationships and people doing things right in order to develop productive work and home environment. Editions for whale done the power of positive relationships. The module consists of teachers notes and a handout with background information that. Still, whale done works as a reminder of a principle we all know but choose to ignore treat others the way you would like to be treated. Whale talk questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on whale talk. Use the abcs of performance, by starting with an activator, observing the behavior that occurs and noticing the consequences of that. Ken blanchard of oneminute manager fame draws on the positive training techniques that seaworld whale trainers use to get their whales to want to perform. Simple concepts of accentuating the positives, recognizing that progress is a moving target, and just recalling the principles from this book when you are about to fly off the deep end with your kids and spouse can really help your relationships. Jones, the adopted, multiracial son of white parents who live in the small town of cutter, washington.