16 Questions
What does the text suggest as the first solution to improve the quality of leaders?
Promoting leaders based on competence, humility, and integrity
What proportion of female leaders score higher than men on measures of competence, humility, and integrity?
50%
What is emphasized as a common misconception related to intuition in the text?
Intuition is similar to humor in terms of accuracy
What does the text advise against in the selection process of leaders to improve quality?
Lowering standards for selecting women
What is the implication of focusing less on job or media interview impressions according to the text?
Avoiding projecting personal biases and prejudices
How does the text suggest improving the competence level of leaders?
By improving the competence in judging and selecting leaders
What is one of the main adverse effects most leaders have on their followers and subordinates?
Low levels of trust and burnout
Why does the speaker mention the search term 'my boss is'?
To demonstrate common negative perceptions of managers
What is the first reason for many incompetent men becoming leaders?
Confidence is often equated with competence
Why does the speaker emphasize the difference between confidence and competence?
To highlight the importance of self-awareness in leadership
What is the primary reason why men are more likely to succeed in their careers?
Men are more likely to overestimate their own talents and abilities.
What does the author suggest is a consequence of being unaware of one's limitations?
It increases the probability of being promoted to a leadership position.
Which of the following best describes the author's profession and area of study?
The author is an organizational psychologist studying human behavior at work.
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?
Women are generally more aware of their limitations than men.
What does the author suggest is a "bigger problem" than the under-representation of women in leadership?
The fact that most leaders are incompetent.
Which of the following statements is true about Iceland?
Iceland is an exception to the under-representation of women in leadership.
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