Thought Tweet #882 I am working on a simple definition of "Intelligence"...see The Thinking Behind The Tweet #882 at www.rickbaker.ca 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Intelligence  def'n:

The quality and amount of information we have stored in and can retrieve from our brains...as measured by others' perceptions of our actions.

Details...

Human Intelligence has IQ and EQ content and implications.

Human Intelligence does not exist until it is perceived by others.

People perceive my or your Intelligence [or lack of it] in real-time, under their time schedule. 

When it comes to Intelligence, what we say and otherwise do is the substance. What we think is not.

What we think - that's the stuff around our Knowledge or even better around our Wisdom [which is most-valuable Knowledge].

What do you think? Do you have a Comment?

If you want to lead change and influence others to help you achieve the success you desire, consider these things:

• Your Intelligence - This is a tough one! How can you be objective? How can you know whether or not you have the intelligence required to be a successful leader? Here's a few suggestions: (1) view this as a life-long process, work at self-knowledge, & figure out how to measure accurately [then you will be able to apply these things to understanding others], (2) ask for input from others then consider it from different perspectives [as examples, subjectively and objectively], (3) have at least one mentor...intelligence is not fixed - it is something you can expand if you work at it.

• Your Self-Control - There are two dimensions: (1) short-term control over emotions, feelings, thoughts, & actions and (2) 'Grit', the ability to control thoughts and actions so they align with personal Values, Vision, Rules, & Goals. 'Grit', as defined here, is the thing in you that determines whether or not you can illustrate Integrity to others and whether or not you have the conviction required to achieve your Desires.

• Your Talents & Strengths - understand them in detail, use them to perform specific Tasks [Take Talent To Task], align with other people who can cover your weaknesses with their Talents & Strengths...figure out how to effectively Influence those people.

• Your Emotions - Another tough one! Start by defining Emotions and how they differ from feelings, moods, and other mind states. Seek help from others who can observe you in a variety of Situations: under heavy workload, under stress, under assault [for example, while being criticized]. Assessments can help identify your weaknesses. Major weaknesses must be corrected. If they are not you will violate sacred things like Integrity and your stated Values...violations will destroy followers' Trust in a blink. 

• Your Thoughts - Seek Simple, seek clarity, & consider the stories that touch you. Are you naturally optimistic or pessimistic? Work on being more optimistic. Are you naturally interested in other People? Work at being more interested. A leading Attitude is essential. Understand how human brains work. As an introduction: work at improving your ability to focus, initiate, plan, organize, shift, monitor, & regulate.

• Your Desires - these must mesh with your Values, Vision, Rules, & Goals. You must also understand them thoroughly. You must be able to communicate them with ease and with examples [stories work best].

• Your Actions - and the Actions you must do to deliver value, lead others, inspire others, influence others, and help others. 

Thought Tweet #860.5 You wanna lead, you gotta read.

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

The Pharaohs and high priests of ancient Egypt knew that.

Abe Lincoln knew it...

"A capacity, a taste for reading, gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. It is the key, to the already solved problems. And not only so. It gives a relish, a facility, for successfully pursuing the (yet) unsolved ones."

"All I have learned, I learned from books." 

You should know it too.