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Intelligence Is Overrated

Wayne Rivers
By Wayne Rivers
9 minutes

Oh my! That’s a controversial vlog title! What attributes are more important than intelligence when it comes to success in the construction business? Aren’t technical skills – knowing how to use software, knowing the top safety practices, knowing how to operate equipment efficiently and effectively – vitally important to an individual’s and a company’s success?

Please tune in this week as Wayne makes the case that technical skills account for only about 15% of an individual’s success over time and what matters more – much more – than intelligence. What do you think? Has Wayne finally lost his marbles? Please share your reactions with us via email at: [email protected].

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