Lessons From Geese2
Lessons From Geese2
Leadership Stories
'Individual empowerment results
from quality honking'
By flying in a 'V' formation the whole flock adds 71 percent extra to the flying
range.
Outcome
When we have a sense of community and focus, we create trust and
can help each other to achieve our goals.
Lesson 2 - The Importance of Team
Work
When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying
alone.
It quickly moves back to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.
Outcome
If we had as much sense as geese we would stay in formation with those headed
where we want to go.
We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.
Lesson 3 - The Importance of Sharing
When a goose tires of flying up front it drops back
into formation and another goose flies to the point position.
Outcome
It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should respect and protect
each other's unique arrangement of skills, capabilities, talents and
resources.
Lesson 4 - The Importance of Empathy
and Understanding
When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and
follow it down to the ground to help and protect it.
Outcome
Outcome
We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups and
teams where there is encouragement, production is much greater.
'Individual empowerment results from quality honking'
Another story about Geese
A flock of wild geese had settled to rest on a pond. One of
the flock had been captured by a gardener, who had
clipped its wings before releasing it. When the geese
started to resume their flight, this one tried frantically, but
vainly, to lift itself into the air. The others, observing his
struggles, flew about in obvious efforts to encourage him;
but it was no use.
Thereupon, the entire flock settled back on the pond and
waited, even though the urge to go on was strong within
them. For several days they waited until the damaged
feathers had grown sufficiently to permit the goose to fly.