Does Higher Intelligence Make a Better Leader? The Science of Cognitive Ability and Leadership
What research really says about IQ and leadership. The surprising finding that very high intelligence can actually reduce leadership effectiveness.
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Leadership SkillsWhat research really says about IQ and leadership. The surprising finding that very high intelligence can actually reduce leadership effectiveness.
Leadership SkillsResearch shows that the ideal IQ for leadership is 115-130 - about one standard deviation above average. Too far above that, and leader effectiveness actu...