Entremet Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh "“Like most people in the US, I grew up knowing the words to this carol and even (shudder) singing them occasionally (singing is not a strong point of mine), but never really thought about what they meant, how the carol originated, or what birds were involved”, says Dr Rasmussen in email. So she decided to figure it out. Dr Rasmussen, who’s tied for third for the most bird discoveries in the world, is probably also the world’s foremost avian sleuth, due to her meticulous detective work a few years ago that uncovered the many ornithological thefts and records frauds in museums that were committed by eminent British ornithologist, Richard Meinertzhagen. But who would ever have thought that an old Christmas carol might also hold an avian mystery? “After all, it’s just a Christmas carol!” Dr Rasmussen points out." https://medium.com/@GrrlScientist/meet-the-real-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-fame-grrlscientist-5a8bc09350c9
One of my colleagues was a mountaineer. He always said that a true leader should act like a true leader of the group who climbs a mountain. He is more concerned about how to bring those who are left behind, in line with those who are ahead in the front.
ReplyDeleteYour post reminded me of his words. Drew McCarthy
Sushama Karnik Leadership often requires choices of what or who to leave behind, especially under extraordinary circumstances. Despite attempts to the contrary, Everest remains full of extraordinary circumstances. The choices are difficult.
ReplyDeleteIt is a battle against the worst. Even in the ordinary life we find it hard even to decide 'what' to leave behind. It is difficult even to imagine when one has to choose who to leave behind.
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