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- WISDOM OF WOLVES
Rudyard Kipling wrote " For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack. "
* What exactly did Kipling mean ??
* And can we simple humans learn something from it ??
- Today youre about to learn some value lessons about leadership from these beautiful creatures from the wild !!!
- TEAMWORK
* Not every member of the pack want or aspires to be the leader or the boss.
Some prefer to be hunters , caretakers even scouts .
But each ones has a important meaning and role to play , as being part of the TEAM .
* Individual commitment to a group effort that is what makes a team work , a company work , a civilization work " Vince Lombardi "
- PATIENCE
* Every wolf do not aimlessly choose or harass their prey . They are content to being keen observers of all happen around their environment analyzing and watch with patience the physical and mental state of every member of the herd .
They don't simple attack the prey and be done with it .
Why ? because a well placed hoof can hurt or even kill a member of their pack " team "
The wolf seeks long-term VICTORY rather than short short-term success .
- PLAY
* The wolf is a very social animal that draw their strength from physical contact with each member of the pack .
Play refines is skils of communication, TEAMWORK and hunting .
The wolf become physically stronger and mentally tougher trough play .
- COMMUNICATION
* Wolves dont relay in one form of communication, they have intricate body language including lips, eyes and tail posision , they howl , nuzzle and so much forms of interact with the members of their pack .
When they attack for food , the situation changes by the second and the wolves communication techniques allow the wolves to constantly adjust their strategy to achieve great success .
- LOYALTY
* No other animal show more spirited of devotion to their family , organization or social group .
The all purpose of the wolf is to ensure the survival of the pack .
Where the pups are concerned of the all pack and each member assumes the responsability for shelter , food , training and protection .
Why ?? because the pack always knows that the young are their future .
- The WOLF CREDO written by Del Goetz truly captures what the wolf is all about
* WOLF CREDO
-Respect the elders
-Teach the young
-Cooperate with the pack
-Play when you can
-Hunt when you must
-Rest in between
-Share your affections
-Voice your affections
-Leave your mark
-So what you think about it can we humans learn from wolves ???
