It's a Jungle Out There
So pay attention. Your next leadership lesson is closer than you know.
Watch the ants. As a species, we both value hard-earned rewards for our work.
Ants have specific roles and are rewarded by their peers and leaders for jobs well done.
Do you work in a team environment?
Watch wolves because their ability to adapt and innovate in the face of ever-changing environments is incredible.
Wolves also continually communicate over close and long distances, so the whole pack knows the present situation.
Want to work on your empathy? Need to stay calm in the face of chaos?
Pachyderms.
That’s right. Elephants are prime examples of animals that demonstrate a great sense of empathy, calmness, togetherness and determination.
A leader who demonstrates empathy among their team increases loyalty, creates more opportunities for effective dialogue and enjoys a deeper sense of trust from their peers and among senior leadership.
The discovery channel is chalk-a-block with more leadership lessons.
Go on, Sir David Attenborough - what will we be learning today?
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