People who are good at solving poorly defined problems don't get the same kind of kudos. They don’t get any special titles or clubs. There is no test they can take that will spit out a big, honking number that will make everybody respect them.

And that’s a shame. My grandma does not know how to use the “input” button on her TV’s remote control, but... See more

"Intelligence isn't just about what you know. It is also the ability to avoid being your own bottleneck.

• If you lack the skills, be willing to look foolish while you learn them.


• If you lack the connections, be courageous enough to reach out and build them.


• If you feel uncertain, be bold enough to figure it out along the way.

Many people have the... See more

“The smartest person in the room, I’ve learned, is usually the person who knows how to tap into the intelligence of every person in the room.”