FACT:
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an "uplift" for the bird following.
By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying
range than if each bird flew alone.
LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense
of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are
traveling on the thrust of one another. A shared vision and sense of purpose create
synergy, making the going a little easier for all.
FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and
resistance of trying to fly alone. It quickly gets back into formation to take
advantage of the "lifting power" of the bird immediately in front.
LESSON: If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with
those we see who are headed where we want to go.
FACT:
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another
goose flies at the point position.
LESSON:
It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership — people,
as with geese, are interdependent upon one another.
FACT:
The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up
their speed.
LESSON: Positive encouragement is a strong motivator. We
need to make sure our "honking" from behind is empowering, and not something
less helpful.
FACT:
When a goose gets sick or wounded, two geese drop out of formation to follow him
or her down to help and protect their fallen companion. They stay with him/her
until [s]he is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their
own with another formation or catch up with their flock.
LESSON:
If we have as much sense as the geese, we will learn to stand by each other as
we are achieving our goals.
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