"What are mockingjays and why are they critical to your success as a company? Mockingjays are known as being survivors, able to live in almost any environment. In business, mockingjays are the ones that deserve the promotions, the stock options, the pat on the back, and the continuous recognition."

1. and why are they critical to
your success as a company?
what are
mockingjays

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

3. 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.

4. 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.
“
“

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. They are
determined.

8. Their first thought
is for the
welfare of
others.

9. They live in the
shadows.

10. They are
outstanding
performers.

11. They are first to
heap praise
on others.

12. They
don’t cry
out for the
spotlight.

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

14. 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?

15. 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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16. —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.
“
“

17. Cinna, Katniss’ stylist, turns to Ms. Everdine and says:
i’m not allowed to bet, but
if i could i’d bet on you.
“ “
Katniss humbly replies:
“thank you.”

18. look for your mockingjays
and make sure they get the recognition
and rewards they deserve.
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