Simple instructions for a simple task but the end result is not what was expected. Who is responsible for the outcome?
Wisdom story: The greatest liar challenge
A shrewd businessman organizes a challenge where you have to tell him two lies, and if you make him say that at least one of them is a lie then you win, but if he ignores them you lose. What would you say?
Problem solving story: Who is obligated to pay the “mountain” tax
In the story, three villages argue about who is obligated to pay the “mountain” tax and why it is so. But no one wondered why and how the mountain moved in the first place.
Story about fear: Mice, and their perfect plan for the cat
As you will see in the story, even though you might come up with the perfect plan with your team, your team even though they have all agreed, can come up with better excuses why they are not the one for the job.
Wisdom story: The case of the stolen smell
The case of the stolen smell is a perfect example of how you should deal with unreasonable people and their unreasonable demands.
Wisdom story: The cake parable
In the cake parable, you will learn what happens when you focus on arguing and being right rather than finding the right solution.
Wisdom story: Something to eat, drink, plant for just one coin
If you had just one coin with which you must buy something to eat, to drink, to plant, and with which to feed a cow, what would you buy?
Story about fear: How can a coward overcome cowardice?
Everyone can overcome cowardice as long as they work at it. This story is a great example of what it takes to do so. Come back and read it if you feel like giving up.
Leadership story: A leader’s reaction in a difficult situation
In the story, you will see why a leader always needs to keep a calm head even when others can’t find a way to solve a difficult situation.
Teamwork story: The Stone soup effect
Every leader who is worth something should know at least a little bit about the stone soup effect and how to incorporate it into their team. Do you?