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Beyond General Intelligence (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) on Cross‐Border Leadership Effectiveness in a Globalized World
Author(s) -
Rockstuhl Thomas,
Seiler Stefan,
Ang Soon,
Van Dyne Linn,
Annen Hubert
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of social issues
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.618
H-Index - 122
eISSN - 1540-4560
pISSN - 0022-4537
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4560.2011.01730.x
Subject(s) - emotional intelligence , cultural intelligence , global leadership , psychology , leadership style , value (mathematics) , cross cultural , political science , social psychology , public relations , management , law , computer science , economics , machine learning
Emphasizing the importance of cross‐border effectiveness in the contemporary globalized world, we propose that cultural intelligence—the leadership capability to manage effectively in culturally diverse settings—is a critical leadership competency for those with cross‐border responsibilities. We tested this hypothesis with multisource data, including multiple intelligences, in a sample of 126 Swiss military officers with both domestic and cross‐border leadership responsibilities. Results supported our predictions: (1) general intelligence predicted both domestic and cross‐border leadership effectiveness; (2) emotional intelligence was a stronger predictor of domestic leadership effectiveness, and (3) cultural intelligence was a stronger predictor of cross‐border leadership effectiveness. Overall, results show the value of cultural intelligence as a critical leadership competency in today's globalized world.