Leadership and influence can happen in unexpected ways and from unexpected people. The film Ratatouille (directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, 2007) shows the unexpected leadership and influence of two unlikely creatures. “Remy, a rat with a passion for cooking, forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, a kitchen novice. As they collaborate to create culinary masterpieces, the film unveils the essence of leadership that transcends appearances and backgrounds” (Luca Savazzi, “10 Movies That Teach Us Unexpected Leadership Lessons,” Medium, August 21, 2023, https://medium.com/@ZillionProductions/10-movies-that-teach-us-unexpected-leadership-lessons-3f4619328cf3).