self sacrifice along with competence are both necessary conditions of being a good leader.

The little red hen is clearly a tool used to control other people.

The story could easily have been written by venture capitalists, trying to convince potential employers to sign on to risky entrepreneurial ventures in exchange for a share in the future rewards.

And obviously, animals don’t form cross species coalitions to manufacture baked goods. So it’s Better for us to disregard the story entirely.