Sync or Swim

A Fable About Workplace Communication and Coming Together in a Crisis

By Gary Chapman, Harold Myra, Paul White | Publisher: Moody Publishers

About the book

Working with a discouraged, disorganized, cynical team? Learn how to turn it around.

Sync or Swim is a small tale with enormous insight on ways you can empower, engage, and energize employees or volunteers facing discouragement or cynicism.

Sam, the new CEO, was ready to hit the ground running. But his team members—and Mother Nature—had other plans.An ambitious yet naïve sheepdog is called upon to lead Monarch Enterprises, a troubled organization on a beautiful isle. Confronted with broken systems and challenging personality types, Sam must learn how to marshal his team before the imminent storm washes everything away. Along the way, he gleans valuable lessons from an unlikely mentor: a wise, old puffin.

This delightful, quick read will:

  • Teach you communication techniques that enhance teamwork and productivity
  • Bring to life the principles used by hundreds of successful organizations
  • Provide relevant, practical insights based on real-world experiences
  • Stimulate lively and positive interaction (discussion guide included)


Based on the principles successfully used by major corporations, health organizations, over 250 colleges and universities, government agencies, churches, and non-profits

Editions of Sync or Swim

Hardcover
ISBN 9780802412232
EBook
ISBN 9780802491787

Read an Excerpt

Working with a discouraged, disorganized, cynical team? Learn how to turn it around.

Sync or Swim is a small tale with enormous insight on ways you can empower, engage, and energize employees or volunteers facing discouragement or cynicism.

Sam, the new CEO, was ready to hit the ground running. But his team members—and Mother Nature—had other plans.An ambitious yet naïve sheepdog is called upon to lead Monarch Enterprises, a troubled organization on a beautiful isle. Confronted with broken systems and challenging personality types, Sam must learn how to marshal his team before the imminent storm washes everything away. Along the way, he gleans valuable lessons from an unlikely mentor: a wise, old puffin.

This delightful, quick read will:

  • Teach you communication techniques that enhance teamwork and productivity
  • Bring to life the principles used by hundreds of successful organizations
  • Provide relevant, practical insights based on real-world experiences
  • Stimulate lively and positive interaction (discussion guide included)


Based on the principles successfully used by major corporations, health organizations, over 250 colleges and universities, government agencies, churches, and non-profits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sync or Swim about?

Working with a discouraged, disorganized, cynical team? Learn how to turn it around.

Sync or Swim is a small tale with enormous insight on ways you can empower, engage, and energize employees or volunteers facing discouragement or cynicism.

Sam, the new CEO, was ready to hit the ground running. But his team members—and Mother Nature—had other plans.An ambitious yet naïve sheepdog is called upon to lead Monarch Enterprises, a troubled organization on a beautiful isle. Confronted with broken systems and challenging personality types, Sam must learn how to marshal his team before the imminent storm washes everything away. Along the way, he gleans valuable lessons from an unlikely mentor: a wise, old puffin.

This delightful, quick read will:

  • Teach you communication techniques that enhance teamwork and productivity
  • Bring to life the principles used by hundreds of successful organizations
  • Provide relevant, practical insights based on real-world experiences
  • Stimulate lively and positive interaction (discussion guide included)


Based on the principles successfully used by major corporations, health organizations, over 250 colleges and universities, government agencies, churches, and non-profits

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sync or Swim?

Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management: leadership and motivation

Where can I read a sample of Sync or Swim?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780802412232

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sync or Swim?

Gary Chapman, Harold Myra, Paul White

Who is the Publisher of the book Sync or Swim?

Moody Publishers

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Sync or Swim is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780802412232) and ebook(ISBN 9780802491787)

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