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?
Story about fear: The mysterious case of the PLOP
Why did everyone fear the PLOP? Where does it come from, what is it? Who will solve the mysterious case of the PLOP?
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.
Wisdom story: The fox and the stork playing tricks
Playing tricks on someone can backfire, so be prepared to take the heat.
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 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.
Story about communication: The answer is in a different perspective
Sometimes the answer to a situation or a question is so simple as just looking at it from a different perspective. Keep an open mind and avoid complications.
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?
Perseverance story: Be mindful of distractions or…
The key to achieving what you want is to be mindful of distractions. Even if you know that you still may end up lost like the monks in the story.