In Stephen Covey’s much acclaimed book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the axiom of “the goose and the golden egg” is pronounced.  Most of us have heard some version of the story and can relate to its significance and relevance in terms of its application to our business and professional lives.  Without writing about the entire fable here, all that needs to be written is that each of us must guide our decisions in terms of ensuring that we are nurturing that very special goose.