Leadership lessons from dogs

Our canine friends can teach us so much. Here are a few things I’ve learned:

1. Dogs understand the importance of good habits, such as exercise and sleep. You will not often find a dog trying to avoid their daily exercise routine. Furthermore, if there is additional exercise on offer, you will rarely see a dog with a look of “you can’t be serious?” on their face.

2. Dogs demonstrate intense commitment and focus. My dogs hunt and chase lizards. Have they ever caught one? No. Are they likely to? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, they show up at Lizard Corner every day, ready to pursue their goals with gusto.

3. Dogs demand continuous improvement. Take dinner for example. They send regular and clear signals that they would like dinner earlier, faster, and preferably in greater quantities.

4. Dogs don’t worry about the future. They find joy and contentment in the present.

5. Dogs are great listeners. They understand the purpose of having two ears and one mouth. They also don’t repeat what they hear.

6. And finally, dogs are loyal and brave and don’t get all offended if someone rubs their belly in public (it was just the one time and I can explain!).

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