Finally we get to the Hare and the Tortoise. Aesop’s fable about the slow old Tortoise who wins a race against the speedy but arrogant Hare. The moral is that “the race is not always to the swift..” – which is complete rubbish of course, because slowness doesn’t win races.…
14. Are you close enough?
A Fox tried to reach some delicious looking grapes, only to decide when he couldn’t reach them, that they must be sour. The moral of this ancient story is that it is natural for us to dislike or scorn something that is not within our reach. The leadership lesson is…
13. When Less is More…
A Fox and a Cat were comparing how many tricks and escapes they had from predators. The fox boasted that it had many, whilst the poor old cat only had just one, that is to climb the nearest tree. Hunters suddenly arrived with their dogs, and the cat immediately climbed…
12. What are you?
Fables aren’t just for children. They reflect and shape popular cultural beliefs but they can also reveal cultural weaknesses. Their positive moral lessons are obvious, but when turned upside down they can reveal leadership lessons as well, showing what cultural norms good leaders have to fight against to be successful.…