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kctim

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7. Scores do not measure intelligence

Reply to wilt the stilt (Reply #5)

Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:45 AM

Aug 2012

How you apply that brain power is what measures ones intelligence, not books or tests.

A "genius" who runs a failed business or starves in the woods is no more intelligent than the successful business person or the person who can survive in the woods.

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Business people intelligence is overrated [View all] wilt the stilt Aug 2012 OP

Tell me about it. The Peter Principle and nepotism get people to the top, not imagination no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #1

In a corporation, the closer you are to the top the less work you do Taverner Aug 2012 #2

Depends on how you define "intelligence" kctim Aug 2012 #3

sheer brainpower wilt the stilt Aug 2012 #5

Scores do not measure intelligence kctim Aug 2012 #7

I was just talking to a friend about this wilt the stilt Aug 2012 #8

Well, like most such things, this has already been measured. dmallind Aug 2012 #4

so many places i've worked were running on inertia, the ones in charge were just clueless... KG Aug 2012 #6