Cats do what cats do, ducks do what ducks do, and eagles do what eagle…

John C. Maxwell
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Cats do what cats do, ducks do what ducks do, and eagles do what eagles, do. If you take a duck and ask it to do an eagles' job, shame on you. As a leader, your job is to help your ducks to become better ducks and your eagles better eagles - to put individuals in the right places and help them reach their potential. ✨ John C. Maxwell (2015). The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs, p.91, Thomas Nelson
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