Common purpose Quote by Julia Middleton
““Organisations often appoint leaders for their IQ. Then, years later, sack them for their lack of EQ (Emotional Intelligence). Common Purpose argues that in the future they will promote for CQ - Cultural Intelligence.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Future of Leadership, Harvard Business Review, 2020
Leaders will be chosen for cultural intelligence rather than just IQ or EQ, reflecting global collaboration needs.
In simple terms: Culture matters most.
Key Takeaway
Develop cultural awareness.
Themes
leadership
culture
intelligence
diversity
Mood
analytical
forward‑looking
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team building
- international projects
- cross‑cultural negotiations
Key Concepts
CQ
globalization
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations assess CQ?
- What training builds cultural competence?
A Different Perspective
Cultural intelligence is hard to measure objectively.
