I’m not Tony Stark

William Ginter Riva: Mr. Stane. Sir, we've explored what you've asked us and it seems as though there's a little hiccup. Actually, um...

Obadiah Stane: A hiccup?

William Ginter Riva: Yes, see, to power the suit... sir, the technology doesn't actually exist. So it...

Obadiah Stane: Wait, wait, the technology? William... Here is the technology. I've asked you to simply make it smaller.

William Ginter Riva: All right, and that's what we're trying to do, but... honestly, it's impossible.

Obadiah Stane: Tony Stark was able to build this in a cave! With a box of scraps!

William Ginter Riva: Well, I'm sorry. I'm not Tony Stark.

That scene from Iron Man really stuck with me...as I’m sure it was intended to. We have this idea that anyone with a particular title should automatically be able to perform the duties prescribed by that title...simply because they have that title. But just because we have a need for someone to hold a title, doesn't mean that just anyone can do what’s expected.



See also: I'm not Steve Jobs.