[tomkow6]

LESSONS FROM GEESE

* As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the
birds that follow. By flying in a V formation, the flock adds
71% extra flying range.

* People who share a sense of community can help each other
get where they are going more easily ... because they are
travelling on the trust of one another.

* 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.

* If we have as much sense as geese, 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.

* When the lead goose tires, it drops back in the formation
and another flies to the point position.

* 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.

* The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up
front to keep up their speed.

* We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups
where there is encouragement, production is much greater.
Individual empowerment results from quality honking.

* When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and
follow it to help and protect it.

* If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each
other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong.

[cherry_bomb88]

Geese also mate for life....if their mate dies, they never mate again and the "widowed" goose is adopted by another couple (thus why you will sometimes see three geese together).

Perhaps we could learn from the loyalty, committment & fidelity of geese.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LESSONS FROM GEESE

Every fall we watch the Canadian geese learn to fly in formation. They start out so ragged and out of line, and then each day get better and better at staying in the V.

* If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong.

Excellent story, Tom. Email stuff.

[LaDivaLoca]

If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each
other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong.

Well said, Tom!