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Generosity: The overlooked measure of true intelligence. When I started my career, I thought intelligence meant being smart. But a colleague rewrote that story for me. They consistently went out of their way to support others. Staying late to help teammates. Sharing valuable insights. Never expecting anything in return. One day, it hit me: True intelligence isn’t just knowledge. It’s about lifting others up. Studies back this up too. People with high IQs are more likely to: ↳ Prioritize others' well-being. ↳ Give more to charity. ↳ Seek fair outcomes. ↳ Think long-term. Real intelligence doesn’t just solve problems—it builds environments where everyone can succeed. Here’s what generous intelligence looks like in action: 1️⃣ Seek Fair Wins: ↳ Prioritize outcomes that benefit everyone. ↳ Win-win scenarios build stronger connections. 2️⃣ Think Long-Term: ↳ Make decisions with a lasting, positive impact. 3️⃣ Give Regularly: ↳ Small acts add up. ↳ Make generosity a habit. Generosity is one of the most valuable forms of intelligence. Do you agree? ♻️ Share if you believe kindness is strength. ➕ And follow me for daily insights like this.
I like what you’re sharing here! Generous intelligence fosters a sense of community and shared purpose.
Always found this to be a fascinating study. So many associate this idea of cynicism and selfishness with smarts.. but it's actually the opposite. Thanks Amy
100%, Amy Misnik, Generosity is the real key to building strong, thriving teams.
Agreed! Amy Generous intelligence is about building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Totally, Amy. Generosity is often overlooked as a measure of true intelligence, but it is a crucial aspect of leadership.
Amy Misnik, Pharm.D. Absolutely agree! Generosity in action fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Interesting post Amy Misnik, Pharm.D. 🤔 While I agree that generosity correlates with intelligence, I'd gently push back on framing it primarily through an IQ lens. True generosity emerges from emotional intelligence, empathy, and understanding systems thinking - not just cognitive ability. Many brilliant people can be selfish, while those with average IQs often show remarkable generosity. What's fascinating is that generosity actually creates compounding positive returns in ways that pure self-interest doesn't. When we help others succeed, we build social capital, strengthen networks, and create environments that ultimately benefit everyone - including ourselves. It's game theory in action. So perhaps instead of asking if generosity signals intelligence, we should ask: How can we create systems and cultures that reward and reinforce generous behavior? Because that's where both individual and collective success truly begins.
Random success born from a fear of losing rarely leaves room for generosity. Generosity doesn’t mean giving what’s easy, but giving from a place of security. Generosity comes from abundance, people who strive to be a giver attract abundance.
Generosity is a trait that leads to greatness from being an elected leader. It transcends the norms required for the leader to work within the framework the higher management has set. It sets the leader apart from his/her willingness to break the mold.
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1moI love this Amy Misnik, Pharm.D. "Generosity is one of the most valuable forms of intelligence."- I couldn't agree more.