It's not just about IQ any more emotional intelligence is taking centre stage in the recruitment process. More and more companies are now using EQ tests to hire new employees, it makes a lot of sense and brings limelight to the importance of emotional learning.
The more I am active on social media, the more I am amazed by how the fact 'Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell' is used as an example of redundant knowledge we gained in schools.
"Pluralistic ignorance" -ignorance, on the part of all or most, about what other people think. We may follow a practice or a tradition not because we like it, or even think it defensible, but merely because we think that most other people like it.
- @R_Thaler in 'Nudge'
Saying "I don't know" doesn't reveal ignorance or insecurity. It reflects confident humility.
Insecurity drives us to pretend we have the answers. Confident humility gives us the courage to ask questions.
You can't learn if you can't admit you have something to learn.