We’ve all seen it. In boardrooms, startups, and corner offices, leaders who consistently elevate everyone around them. They’re not just skilled — they’re brilliant. And brilliance in leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice or having all the answers. It’s about a mindset and psychological habits that inspire trust, creativity, and progress. Here’s how you know you’re in the presence of a brilliant leader, not just a boss -and the psychology behind their edge. They’re Quick to Admit, “I Don’t Know.”That’s right. Brilliant leaders get curious. They are confident and humble enough to own uncertainty.
