Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon have found that groups have a high collective intelligence when members of a group are good at reading each others’ emotions — when they take turns speaking, when the inputs from each member are managed fluidly, when they detect each others’ inclinations and strengths.
In order for groups to function well, we have to be aware of each other's strengths . . . and weaknesses. We have to be patient and willing to contribute our best.