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The Wolf & The Rooster
Have you heard the tale of “The Wolf and the Rooster”? Let me recount this story for those unfamiliar with it.
In a distant land, a handsome Rooster caught the eye of a hungry Wolf. The Wolf, craving a breakfast of Rooster, cunningly inquired about the Rooster’s renowned father, expressing a desire to hear his melodious voice once more. The Rooster, trained by his father, began to sing, but as he closed his eyes in song, the Wolf seized the opportunity and snatched him away.
Witnessing this, the village dogs sprang into action, chasing the Wolf relentlessly. Sensing danger, the Rooster advised the Wolf to deceive the pursuing dogs by claiming he had captured a Rooster from another village. Falling for the Rooster’s trickery, the Wolf’s escape allowed the Rooster to flee to safety.
Reflecting on the ordeal, the Wolf ruefully acknowledged the consequences of his gullibility, lamenting the folly of speaking when silence was wiser. In response, the Rooster, from a distance, imparted a profound lesson on the perils of boastful desires and misplaced trust.
The moral of the story extends beyond the fable, resonating as a corporate lesson. Leaders are cautioned to discern flattery from genuine praise, recognizing the transient nature of sycophantic behavior. Beware of false admirers, for their loyalty is fleeting and their motives suspect. In the realm of leadership, prudent evaluation and discernment are paramount to navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and insincerity.
