Learning Conflict Resolutions Through Nature: Chimpanzees
On the next Learning Leadership Skills Through Nature, I'm going to be focusing on conflict resolutions which can be witnessed through chimpanzees. They live in close proximity to each other and exchange grooming, hugs and kisses, which serves to diffuse the chances of future conflict. After fights, the chimp who comes off worse in a conflict is the one who initiates reconciliation.…
View PostLearning Coordination Through Nature: Orcas
In the next part of the "Learning Leadership Skills Through Nature" series, I'm going to be focusing on coordination through ocras, or killer whales as they are more commonly called. Orcas are one of the most dangerous predators that roam the seas. They hunt almost anything from seals to penguins to other whales even ones bigger than they are. Hence the nickname Killer Whale. …
View PostLearning Teamwork Through Nature: Lions
Continuing on my Learning Leadership Skills Through Nature series, I'm going to be focusing on teamwork from the lions. As they are very well known for working as teams on all levels from fighting against intruders, controlling territories, and for hunting. Territories are often held by several males in coalitions. They are also a universal symbol of power and strength. The females work together during hunts to bring down elephants and other large animals. They need to be calculated and work together to ensure the hunt goes well. If it doesn't that can be the difference between life and death for them. Males also assist with big kills and protection of the territory.…
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