GEESE TEACHING LIFE LESSONS

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LET’S SEE WHAT GEESE CAN

TEACH US ABOUT TEAMWORK

COLLABORATION

What does this word mean?

COLLABORATION

It means working with others in order to achieve something.

QUESTION

Why do geese fly in a ‘V’ formation?

ANSWER

Flying together increases the reach of the flight by 71% compared to only one bird flying.

LESSON LEARNED collaboration

Sharing a goal makes it easier than doing it alone

Team effort provides strength

ORGANIZATION

What does this word mean?

ORGANIZATION

It means to coordinate or arrange something into a structured group

QUESTION

What happens when a goose starts drifting in another direction away from the flock?

ANSWER

It feels air resistance and will have difficulty flying

Reminds goose to get back into formation to take advantage of the power from the other geese

LESSON LEARNED organization

• Creates harmony• Task not so difficult• Easier to reach goals

SHARING

What does this word mean?

SHARING

It means to have something in common, to take responsibility together.

QUESTION

When the lead goose gets tired, what happens to the flock?

ANSWER

• Lead goose goes to the end of the formation and another one takes on lead

• Work/problems shared• Abilities, resources and

capacities are united

LESSON LEARNED sharing

Creates an effective team Respect for others Workload not so heavy

ENCOURAGEMENT

What does this word mean?

ENCOURAGEMENT

It means to give hope, confidence, urge to do something

QUESTION

Why do geese squawk when flying in formation?

ANSWER

To give encouragement Provide assistance to

those in front so they are able to maintain speed

LESSON LEARNEDencouragement

Greater progress is made

Actions and sounds (words) motivate and promote best outcome

UNITY

What does this word mean?

UNITY

It means to combine or bring together.

QUESTION

What happens if a goose becomes ill, is hurt or tired?

ANSWER

• Goose leaves the formation• Two other geese go along to

help/protect, remaining until goose dies or is able to fly again

• Geese rejoin their flock or find another formation

LESSON LEARNEDunity

Provides support during any situation

Helps overcome stress Adds value to

friendships

WHEN LIFE IS SIMPLE, THE FLIGHT OF THE YEARS IS MORE PLEASANT.

PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SMART, YET OUR LIVES ARE FILLED WITH

COMPLICATIONS AND CHAOS.

SO WHY IS IT THAT GEESE ARE SO SMART?