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I am interested in hearing your perspective and personal experience in regards to hard skills (your IQ, inherent ability, and mastery of finance and accounting) versus your soft skills (EQ, leadership,communication skills, etc).
Here is what I have observed:
1. Large metro area – Much more focus on smart/capable people being promoted (70% people who are heavy on the hard/technical skills and 30% based on the soft skills)
2. Current situation (much smaller area) – I feel the scale is almost inverted. There seems to be too much focus (70%) on soft skills and not enough on the hard skills.
The most ironic thing is that none of the “leaders” I’ve known over the years here in the smaller area seem like exceptional leaders at all. They are average at best. I don’t see them investing in people or inspiring anyone with their innate abilities (laughing out loud).
Maybe I am biased but I am of the opinion the smart people should be in charge (at least below the executive level). Once it goes to VP and beyond now you have exceptional individuals that are highly talented at both aspects.
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