Solution Oriented

and lie detector test

I was about to say something like that. A leader must be both intelligent AND honest. One without the other isn't enough

amen

Sorry, I've met plenty of "smart" people that couldn't lead their way out of a wet paper bag.

Lack of intelligence does not imply leadership skills.

Allow me to clarify...

Based upon 22 years in the Marine Corps and 13 years in the corporate/government workforce, I've met plenty of people that thought that they were "smart" just because they were "educated". Usually, the more education a person has, however, the less common sense (leadership ability) that they have.

In the Marines, I would trust a Corporal's leadership abilities over a Harvard educated officer.

In the work world, I am very wary of someone if they mention their Masters degree with the first five minutes of our meeting.

Of course "Lack of intelligence does not imply leadership skills." I never said that...you inferred it.

Your original meme implies that IQ alone would make a great leader, rather than the a candidates ability to articulate their positions, think on their feet, and crush their opponents. I highly doubt it.

I agree with that. I'm just saying there should be an objective minimum standard of both intelligence and education. I've known some total idiots who can work a crowd.

How about a "minimum standard of both intelligence and education" to vote? LOL