A lesson From Geese.ppt

A lesson From Geese.ppt

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  A LESSON FROM GEESE
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  Have you everwondered why migrating geese fly in a V formation? As with most animal behavior, there are good reason for including that in their instincts.
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  As each birdflaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone.
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  …and quickly getsback into formation. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone…
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  … people whoshare a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone. Like geese…
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  When a goosegets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership.
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  Geese in therear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to up their speed. It is important that our “honking from behind” be encouraging. Otherwise it’s just - well - honking.
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  They stay withthe unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. When a goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection.
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  Then they launchout again with another passing flock or try to catch up with their own. May we be so sacrificial, that we may be worthy of such friends in our time of need.
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  …to know thattogether we are stronger than alone. Build community and you build a way forward. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SCIENTIST...
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  Together we canfly higher than we can ever imagine……