You have heard the expression “Silly as a goose.” Maybe geese are smarter than we think. 

Here are 5 lessons from geese that everyone can put to good use.

Lesson #1

As each goose flaps its wings it creates an updraft for the birds that follow.
By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.

People who share a common direction and sense of community
can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling as a team.

Lesson #2

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone.
It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front of it.

If we have as much sense as a goose, we cooperate with those headed where we want to go,
we are willing to accept their help, and we offer to give our help to others.

Lesson #3

When the leading goose tires, it rotates back into the formation
and another goose flies to the point position.

It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. No one is the best at everything.
People need to recognize each other’s skills, capabilities, and unique talents.

Lesson #4

Geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

We need to make sure we encourage others.
In groups where there is encouragement the production is much greater.

Lesson #5

When a goose gets sick or injured, other geese drop out of the formation and follow it down
to the ground, to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies.
Only then do they launch out with another formation or catch up with their flock.

We should stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.