“Herding cats” is an idiomatic expression used to describe a futile attempt to control or organize something inherently uncontrollable. Managing and motivating people often feels the same way. Cats don’t follow commands; they follow incentives. And the best way to herd cats isn’t to push them… It’s to move the food bowl . Humans aren’t much different. Control Is an Illusion. Influence Is the Goal. Cats can’t be controlled. They do what they want. At best, you can influence th
