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A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable about Creativity and Courage
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A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable about Creativity and Courage
BJ Gallagher Hateley, Warren H Schmidt, Sam Weiss
I. SYNOPSIS OF STORY
In summary, the above story of reference is about managing and leading a diverse workforce. Authors, Gallagher Hateley, Warren H Schmidt, and Sam Weiss are offering this solution after realizing that many business organizations were performing poorly due to poor management of a diverse workforce. As exemplified in this story of reference, proper management of a diverse workforce will translate to increased productivity. One more benefit that managers and leaders get by properly managing their diverse workforce as shown in the story is improved employee morale. Second, the story illustrates on how business leaders or managers can capture talents in their diverse workforce.
Third, the story demonstrates how business leaders and managers can influence employees to be committed. As shown in the story, employees get to understand their duties better when they are committed. A key essential prerequisite for employees to be committed to their work is belief and acceptance of business organization goals and objectives. They must be willing to exert the required effort in the organization (Gallagher & Schmidt, 2015). As per the story of reference, it is essential for employees to behave as real members of the organization. The significance of this as illustrated is that it will help them deliver their best.

II. LESSON TAUGHT
The moral story of this story is that business leaders and managers should strive to be themselves even when they are surrounded by diverse employees. The significance of doing this as per the story is that it will inspire the employees to do the same. Normally, a few employees will try to behave like others in an organization (Gallagher & Schmidt, 2015). This is especially if such employees come from a culture or race that is considered to be inferior. Another benefit that will be achieved when leaders and managers of a business organization strive to be themselves is that they will inspire employees to be confident.
III. APPLY TO REAL LIFE
In real life situation, I can apply the moral lesson of this story when dealing with peer influences (Gallagher & Schmidt, 2015). This is because I have come to learn that I am easily influenced by my peer. This is dangerous for me because it puts me at high risk of being influenced by undesired behavior. Just like as been illustrated in this story, being I will demonstrate confidence in my peers. This significance of this is that it will inspire a few of my peers who could be facing the same challenge to be themselves.
Reference
Gallagher, B., & Schmidt, W. (2015). A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable About Creativity and Courage. San Francisco, US: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.