Whale Done!

The Power of Positive Relationships

By: Kenneth Blanchard Ph.D. Ph.D.

Narrated by: Tony Roberts

A compendium of straightforward techniques on how to accentuate the positive and redirect the negative, increasing productivity at work and at home.

What do your people at work and your spouse and kids at home have in common with a five-ton killer whale?

Probably a whole lot more than you think, according to top business consultant and mega-bestselling author Ken Blanchard and his coauthors from SeaWorld. In this moving and inspirational new book, Blanchard explains that both whales and people perform better when you accentuate the positive. He shows how using the techniques of animal trainers -- specifically those responsible for the killer whales of SeaWorld -- can supercharge your effectiveness at work and at home.

When gruff business manager and family man Wes Kingsley visited SeaWorld, he marveled at the ability of the trainers to get these huge killer whales, among the most feared predators in the ocean, to perform amazing acrobatic leaps and dives. Later, talking to the chief trainer, he learned their techniques of building trust, accentuating the positive, and redirecting negative behavior -- all of which make these extraordinary performances possible. Kingsley took a hard look at his own often accusatory management style and recognized how some of his shortcomings as a manager, spouse, and father actually diminish trust and damage relationships. He began to see the difference between "GOTcha" (catching people doing things wrong) and "Whale Done!" (catching people doing things right).

In Whale Done!, Ken Blanchard shows how to make accentuating the positive and redirecting the negative the best tools to increase productivity, instead of creating situations that demoralize people. These techniques are remarkably easy to master and can be applied equally well at home, allowing readers to become better parents and more committed spouses in their happier and more successful personal lives.

listened to it 3 times because I needed to change!

I enjoy learning through stories filled with practical insight. I have my entire office and leadership staff listening to this book to help change our team culture. I didn't realize I would apply the same principles at home. To make a change to this mindset requires a continuous process of catching yourself and redirecting yourself back toward the Whale Done method. It's sort of a reboot for me because I was deffinately a " Gotcha "Owner. You will see what I mean when you read or listen to the book. Go for it it could change everything for the better!

Awesome book

This was such a great book. Every boss, mom, and or dad should read this.

Great concept - Sea World makes me uncomfortable

I have to admit, this was really tough for me to listen to. I had a fellow supervisor recommend I listen to it. I really enjoy the concept so much and have even started to implement it in my marriage and have seen a difference in me & my husband. I really wish it wasn’t about sea world though. Makes me uncomfortable to listen them talking about Shamu. I’ll come up with my own name for this concept.

Relationship builder and manager

This book is definitely a life-changer for those who struggle with developing and sustaining healthy relationships, regardless the type. It is a must-read for all people but particularly those in leadership roles.

Best store ever

I really love this book. I’ve listened to it over 50 times. Great positive book.