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Lessons
from the Geese
We
live in an area where geese are very common.
We see them coming in the Fall
and leaving early Spring.
Their migration is an awesome sight. There is an
interdependence in the way geese function.
FACT:
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an "uplift" for the bird following.
By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% 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
quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. A
shared vision and sense of purpose create synergy, making the going a little easier
for all.
FACT: Whenever
a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying
to fly alone. It quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the "lifting
power" of the bird immediately in front.
LESSON:
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those we see
who are headed where we want to go.
FACT:
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another
goose flies at the point position.
LESSON:
It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership — people,
as with geese, are interdependent upon one another.
FACT:
The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up
their speed.
LESSON: Positive encouragement
is a strong motivator. We need to make sure our "honking" from behind
is empowering, and not something less helpful.
FACT:
When a goose gets sick or wounded, two geese drop out of formation to follow him
or her down to help and protect their fallen companion. They stay with him/her
until [s]he is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their
own with another formation or catch up with their flock.
LESSON:
If we have as much sense as the geese, we will learn to stand by each other as
we are achieving our goals. By
Robert McNeish, Associate Superintendent Baltimore Public Schools
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