Five Lessons We Can Learn From Geese

As each goose flaps its wings it creates an uplift for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation the whole flock adds 71 percent of extra flying range.

Lesson #1: People who share a sense of COMMUNITY, can help each other get where they are going more easily... because they are traveling 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 into "V" formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.

Lesson #2: 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 into the formation and another goose flies to the point position.

Lesson #3: 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 with their speed.

Lesson #4: We need to make sure our honking is ENCOURAGING. In groups where there is encouragement, PRODUCTION is much greater. Individual empowerment results from results from QUALITY honking.

When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to HELP and PROTECT it.

Lesson #5: If we have as much sense as geese, we will STAND by each other in difficult times and when we are strong.

Honk, honk, honk...
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I sent the link to this inspirational video to my dear friend and colleague Shari. This is the reply I got from her: HONK!

Question: What does Shari's reply mean?