The article discusses the correlation between intelligence and effective leadership, referencing Plato's argument that knowledgeable individuals should lead. While evidence suggests a positive link between a leader's intelligence and their effectiveness, this relationship peaks at an IQ of 120, beyond which leaders may be perceived as less effective. The article explores stereotypes of intelligent leaders being ineffective, illustrated by examples from fiction and history. Despite being skilled, these leaders often face perception issues that obscure their actual performance and abilities, particularly in an anti-intellectual climate.
Plato's assertion that philosophers should be kings highlights the importance of knowledge in leadership, suggesting that intelligence is crucial for effective decision-making.
Research supports the correlation between leadership effectiveness and intelligence, showing a peak in perceived competency at an IQ of 120, after which it declines.
The stereotype of the bumbling intellectual persists in discussions of leadership, illustrated by fictional and real examples where high intelligence complicates leadership effectiveness.
Despite biases against intelligent leaders, evidence reveals that their perceived inadequacy often stems from misjudgments of their capabilities rather than their actual performance.
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