A V-flight of geese is a wondrous sight.
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As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an updraft for the bird following it. By flying in a V, the flock adds 70% to the flying range to that of a solo flight.
Lesson: If we share a common vision, sense of community and work together, we can accomplish more and more quickly than a Lone Ranger approach.
When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another goose takes over the point.
Lesson: Sharing responsibility makes sense, helps avoid burnout and mentors future leaders.
The geese in formation "honk" to encourage those up front to maintain their speed.
Lesson: Those around you need your encouraging "honking".
When a goose is sick or injured, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out in a mini-v to catch up or find another flock.
Lesson: We need to show care and compassion for the weakest among us.
The migration of the geese signals a change of the season.
Lesson: Minnesota snowbirds are as savvy as a goose.
If all of humanity but had the wisdom of the goose ...
Copyright © 2020 Dave Hoplin
Honk Honk David. Lesley and I try to find something worthy to read daily as part of our morning coffee routine. Today we read, talked about and enjoyed The Wisdom Of The Goose. We were left wishing for a better understanding when we came to the last lesson. Minnesota snowbirds are as savvy as a goose?
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