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Lessons from Geese…

FACT 1 – As each Goose flaps its wings it creates an uplift for the birds that follow. By flying in a V formation, the whole flock adds 71 per cent greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
LESSON – People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

FACT 2 – When a Goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it.
LESSON – If we have as much sense as a Goose we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.

FACT 3 – When the lead Goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another Goose flies to the point position.
LESSON – It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with Geese, people are interdependent on each other’s skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of gifts, talents or resources.

FACT 4 – The Geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
LESSON – We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production is much greater. The power of encouragement (to stand by one’s heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others) is the quality of honking we seek.

FACT 5 – When a Goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two Geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.
LESSON – If we have as much sense as Geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.

You can’t build a reputation…

You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.

You’re either part of the problem…

You’re either part of the problem, or you’re part of the Solution!

Launching a Dream…

Launching a Dream is like the Mind taking a Breath of Fresh Air … Like a Surprise Gift always waiting to be opened … Like a Journey to a Favorite Place!

Boss or Leader…

A BOSS creates fear. A LEADER creates confidence! BOSSism creates resentment. LEADERship breeds enthusiasm! A BOSS says “I”. A LEADER says “We”! A BOSS fixes blame. A LEADER fixes mistakes! A BOSS knows how. A LEADER shows how! Bossism makes work drudgery. Leadership makes work interesting! A BOSS relies on authority. A LEADER relies on cooperation! A BOSS drives. A LEADER Leads!