Is your boss demanding, arrogant, and expects total devotion?
Well, mine is too. Besides that, he‘s self-confident, independent, persistent, excellent at delegation, and inspiring with powerful speeches.
Sounds like a great CEO? Well — I live with one. He never wastes energy on things he considers beneath him.
Yes — my Bengal cat might be the best boss I’ve ever had. At the very least, he’s the most lovable.
Today, I will try to persuade you to respect cats as creatures that demonstrate the same key qualities we might admire in great leaders.
1. Self-Confidence
My Bengal walks like he owns the apartment — because, frankly, he does.
He enters the room with a look that says,“You may admire me now.”
Confidence is not about volume — it’s about presence. And he has it.
As leaders, we need the same. Whether you’re giving a speech or presenting a strategy, enter like you belong there. Even if you still have tuna on your chin.
2. Independence
Unlike dogs, cats don’t look to you for every decision. They don’t need permission — just opportunity.
That’s leadership. And on stage, the same: trust your judgment. Be the one who leads, not follows.
3. Persistence in Problem-Solving
My Bengal once spent months trying to make the bathtub knob to drain the water out.
That’s problem-solving. Not in the “engineering” sense, but in the exploration sense.
Great leaders and speakers — stay curious and persistent, even when the knob won’t turn for months.
4. Being Demanding
My cat is very clear about expectations: a three-course menu must always be there. Doors must be open. Attention must be given — but not too much.
Leadership is about setting clear expectations and holding others accountable. Great speakers do the same: they guide, inspire, demand attention — without begging for it.
5. Vocal Variety
We’re often told to use more vocal variety. My Bengal is a master.
He has a polite “good morning” meow, an opera called “You dared to lock me on the balcony!”, a dramatic “Where is my dinner?”.
His voice always fits the moment — and so should ours. As speakers, we need appropriate tone, pace, pauses, and emotions.
In the end … is my cat really the best boss in the world?
Well… he naps during working hours, delegates everything, holds everyone else accountable for everything.
But he shows perfection in self-confidence, independence, persistence, energy efficiency, and clear expression — traits I admire in great leaders and speakers.
The Ancient Egyptians honored cats for a reason.
If there ever was a question or debate about who makes better leaders — cats or dogs,
The answer —- I‘m pretty sure —- is abundantly clear by now.