When you think of leadership, you want a wise leader who is quick on their feet and sharp in their vision and intelligent in their decisions.
But there is something that triumphs intelligence when it comes to leadership.
Because even for the quickest, smartest, best leader, if they don’t have integrity all the intelligence is for naught.
As we have learned in history and in current events, high intelligence is no guarantee of good judgment, and good judgment is closer to wisdom than high intelligence is.
When we lead with integrity, our leadership is asking us to meet reality with the core of who we are—and frankly that takes courage.
Integrity trumps intelligence when the leader knows …
Brains are good but character is better.
Our work environments are designed for us to be nimble and smart, but intelligence doesn’t get people to connect with you or follow you. It’s your character that shines as an example. It’s the leaders with a strong moral character and good old-fashioned values who stand above the rest.
