Answer:  The birds at the front of the V provide an airflow uplift for the birds that follow, allowing the group to fly 71% further than if they were flying alone.

Lesson:  People who share a sense of community can help each other get to where they are going more easily because they are traveling on the trust of one another. 

Lesson:  If we have as much sense as geese we will stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.

Lesson:  It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should respect and protect each other's unique arrangements of skills, capabilities, talents and resources.

Lesson:  If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in the difficult times as well as when we are strong.