It may be the cock that crows, but it is the hen that lays the eggs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She uses a farm metaphor to say that while others announce results, she does the substantive work.
- In plain terms
- Others make noise, but she is the one actually getting things done.
- What can you take from it?
- Productive work matters more than making announcements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who deserves credit for success?
- Is visibility part of the work?
Another view
It oversimplifies the value of communication versus execution.
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