A popular expression in our culture expresses exasperation in the face of trying to govern other people’s behavior, particularly those with very individual preferences, goals, agendas, and initiatives, who have no interest in being governed. Throwing their hands up in frustration, leaders trying to command such individuals into a group with a common goal may exclaim:

“Trying to work with this group is like herding cats!”

What does the phrase mean? It reflects on the “independent” nature of cats (often in comparison to dogs, who tend to behave more amicably and obediently).

Anyone here a cat owner? If so, you know that cats cannot be coerced. It goes inherently against their nature. The more you try to coerce a cat, the more it will resist and demand to go its own way. You can try to ent…