Another look at the David and Goliath story

1. The Elements of Success
Every Advantage Is A Disadvantage:
David and Goliath

2. David and Goliath
The underdog wins against all odds

3. What We Think We Know
#1 – Goliath’s height ensures his victory

4. What We Think We Know
#2 – Goliath’s strength will overpower David

5. What We Think We Know
#3 – Goliath’s weapons are better

6. What We Think We Know
#4 – Goliath made David come to him

7. What We Think We Know
#5 – Goliath is far more intimidating

8. What We Think We Know
#6 – Goliath’s attributes guarantee victory

9. What We Think We Know
#7 – David kills Goliath with sling shot

10. What We Think We Know
#8 – Despite tremendous odds David triumphs

11. What We Have Done
Assessing how we think

12. What We Have Done
Assumed physical might equals power

13. What We Have Failed to Realize
Power comes in other forms as well

14. What Really Happened
#1 – Goliath probably had acromegaly

15. What Really Happened
Rare condition/average 3.5 people per million

16. What Really Happened
#2 – Goliath suffered from vision problems

17. What Really Happened
#3 – Goliath moved slowly

18. What Really Happened
#4 – Goliath unable to adapt

19. Key Lesson
Powerful and strong not always what they seem

20. Key Lesson
Advantage is also a disadvantage

21. Moving Forward
Seek to understand

22. David and Goliath
Seek to understand
David came running
toward Goliath,
powered by courage and
faith. Goliath was blind
to his approach-and
then he was down, too
big, slow & blurry-eyed
to comprehend the ways
the table had turned.

23. The Elements of Success
Every Advantage Is A Disadvantage:
David and Goliath