by CINDY SWINK
I was thrilled to receive a scholarship to attend the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives’ recent conference.
It was so informative and inspiring to meet other chamber executives, as well as hear some excellent speakers.
One of the speakers was a gentleman who has several years of experience with another Texas chamber, and I wanted to share a story he related to the audience during his presentation. I think it was simple yet thought-provoking and inspirational.
Lessons From the Geese
By Dr. Robert McNeish
As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an “uplift” for the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71 percent more flying range than if each bird flew alone.
Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and it quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the “lifting power” of the bird immediately in front.
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow their fellow member down to help provide protection. They stay with this member of the flock until he or she is either able to fly again or dies.
Then they launch out on their own, with another formation, or catch up with their own flock.
