My Other Two Dogs
There is a story about a Native American tribal leader describing his own inner struggles. He said: “There are two …
Category Archives: Take Aways From a Story
Money and Pebbles. Ends and Means. No Justification.
Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money …
Dr Pepper’s Shadow
One day, an executive decides to have lunch in the associate cafeteria for the first time. Immediately recognized, she chats …
Management by Walking Around…in a Loop
A CEO who had begun to practice his own form of “management-by-walking-around” learned from his employees that the company inhibited …
Jerry’s Trip to Abilene
That July afternoon in Coleman, Texas was particularly hot — 104 degrees according to the Walgreen’s Rexall’s thermometer. In addition, …
Butterfly Rescue
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for …
My Starfish Reminder
The tide had washed ashore hundreds of starfish. They would soon die of exposure. Chris was tossing the starfish, one at a …
Don’t Climb That Pole!
Four monkeys were put into a room. In the center of the room was a tall pole with a bunch …
Right, But Not Helpful!
A man was flying in a hot air balloon and realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a …
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