I think this may be the "George W. effect". People want a leader who is smart and capable but also relatable. A large group gravitates towards leaders who are a

I think this may be the "George W. effect". People want a leader who is smart and capable but also relatable. A large group gravitates towards leaders who are at about the 80th percentile. Many of the top paying jobs are business leadership. I think this is rational because it's very hard to tell when someone two sigma more intelligent than you is BSing you. You often can't follow their train of thought, you have to take it on trust.