Brilliant jerks

No such thing

We know that the octopus, with its nine brains, is highly intelligent. It can get into small containers and out of mazes and cages. It can use tools and perform complex tasks, recognize faces and remember past behavior. One captive octopus in New Zealand took a dislike to a staff member and would spray water at her when she walked by. I’m willing to bet she had it coming.

The brilliant jerk is
An oxymoron.

How brilliant can you be
Without emotional intelligence
Informing social intelligence
Powering collective intelligence?

What teams can you build?
What people can you retain?
What problems can you solve?
What results can you sustain?

The brilliant jerk?
No such thing.

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When have you worked with a “brilliant jerk”? What were the costs?

How will you lead with all different kinds of intelligence this week?

What is the ROI of kindness?

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