and why are they critical to your success as a company?

what aremockingjays

Katniss never wanted the spotlight but reluctantly became the leader of the rebelswho fight valiantly against President Snow and his incredibly cruel and oppressive government.

When Ms. Everdine wears a pin with the symbol of the mockingjay, President Snow and the Capitol are incensed as it represents a direct knock on them due to the mistake they made in the first place—allowing the mockingjay to exist.

thus, katniss becomes “the mockingjay” and leads the rebels in their fight for survival.

suzanne collins, writer of the hunger games series explains,

Now the thing about the mockingjays is that they were never meant to be created. They were not a part of the Capitol’s design. So here’s this creature…that through the will of survival exists.

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The mockingjay is a fictional bird that was created through the inadvertent crossbreeding of the male Jabberjays (fictional) and female mockingbirds (real birds).

mockingjays are known as being survivors, able to live in almost any environment.

who are the mockingjays we have in our companies?We all have seen them, we are all aware they exist, and we are blessed by their incredible contributions.

They aredetermined.

Their first thoughtis for the welfare of others.

They live in theshadows.

They areoutstanding performers.

They are first toheap praise on others.

Theydon’t cry out for the spotlight.

They rise to the occasion every time—powerfully and meaningfully.

Mockingjays are not the most classically trained as some in the company but somehow they survive and serve their fellow employees in a terrific way.

but how do we identify, reward and retain them?

the mockingjays are the ones that deserve the promotions, the stock options, the pat on the back, and the continuous recognition.

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—christopher reeve

I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. They are the real heroes, and so are the families and friends who have stood by them.

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Cinna, Katniss’ stylist, turns to Ms. Everdine and says:

i’m not allowed to bet, but if i could i’d bet on you.

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Katniss humbly replies:

“thank you.”

look for your mockingjaysand make sure they get the recognition

and rewards they deserve.

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