Lessons from the Geese

Question 1

What are the overall lessons we take from the “Lessons From the Geese?”

Answer 1

1. The value of teamwork and the effects it has on personal, educational and social relationships.
2. There are 5 principals that will encourage passion and energy in ourselves, with friends, associates or team members.
3. Making a difference in how we support each other and share responsibilities.
4. The stronger and more efficiently we work together, the better we shall achieve our goals!

Question 2

What is Lesson 1?

Answer 2

The Importance of Achieving Goals
People who share a common direction and sense of community can get to their destination quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of each other. When we have a SENSE OF COMMUNITY and focus we create TRUST and can help each other to achieve our goals.

Question 3

What is the Statement of Lesson 1?

Answer 3

As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an “uplift” from the birds following behind. By flying in a “V” formation the whole flock of geese adds 71% more flying distance than a single bird flying alone.

Question 4

What is the Statement of Lesson 2?

Answer 4

Whenever a goose falls out of the “V” formation it suddenly feels the drag of the wind and the resistance of flying alone, so it quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds immediately in front.

Question 5

What is Lesson 2?

Answer 5

The Importance of Team Work
If we had the intelligence of a goose we would join and stay in the “V” formation with those headed in the direction we want to go. We become more willing to accept their help and give help to others.

Question 6

What is the Statement of Lesson 3?

Answer 6

When the lead goose gets tired from flying up front, it drops back into the rear of the “V” formation and another goose flies in its place, in the front.

Question 7

What is Lesson 3?

Answer 7

The Importance of Sharing
It’s smart to take turns doing difficult task, to SHARE LEADERSHIP and to be interdependent with one another. We should RESPECT and protect each other’s unique skills, capabilities, talents and resources.

Question 8

What is the Statement of Lesson 4?

Answer 8

Geese flying in the back of the “V” formation “honk” loudly, followed by then the next two. This honking encourages the geese up front to keep up their speed.

Question 9

What is Lesson 4?

Answer 9

We need to make sure our honking from behind is ENCOURAGING, not something harmful. In teams where there is encouragement, production and team satisfaction is greater. Individual strength results from quality honking.

Question 10

What is the Statement of Lesson 5?

Answer 10

When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of the formation and follow their member down to the ground to help and to provide protection. They stay with the disabled goose until it’s able to fly again or dies. Then the geese fly with another formation of geese or they catch up with their own flock.

Question 11

What is Lesson 5?

Answer 11

The Importance of Empathy and Understanding
If we have as much INTELLECT as geese we will stand by one another in difficult times and continue to remain STRONG and COMPASSIONATE.

Question 12

List the 5 Lessons from the Geese

Answer 12

1. The Importance of Achieving Goals
2. The Importance of Team Work
3. The Importance of Sharing
4. The Importance of Encouragement
5. The Importance of Empathy and Understanding