Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom”.
After spending a weekend at DePaul University under the tutelage of Robert S. Rubin, I realized what I thought to be true versus what is true, based on evidence, are two different things.
Dr. Rubin asked the following set of questions during a presentation on organizational behavior and leadership. Regrettably, I felt like I was living through an episode of myth busters, and disappointedly admit, I would have passed this test only with a generous curve.
Feel free to answer the following True/False questions and see how you do.
· On average, leaders are more intelligent than their followers (T/F).
· Personality differences account for a majority of conflict between people. (T/F)
· On average, managers are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs than non-managerial employees (T/F).
· The best work groups have very little conflict (T/F).
· Those who are “emotional” make better decisions (T/F).
· The best individual performers will create the highest performing team (T/F).
· Most individuals do their best work under conditions of high stress (T/F).
· On average, money is the best motivator (T/F).
Admittedly, there is some context surrounding these questions, but nevertheless, these questions are thought provoking as a business leader.
Please feel free to take the test, debate your thoughts, and I will report back on the answers as provided to me by Dr. Rubin.