Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Mathematicians (STEM) are widely accepted to be among society's most intelligent people, and yet some struggle with something those on the other end of the cognitive spectrum may handle with ease: connecting with other people. It's a paradox...the Brainiac Paradox.

Communication and collaboration effectiveness largely determines whether one's work is understood, approved, funded, staffed, supported, and ultimately successful. But the Brainiac Paradox hinders these, denying society valuable advancements and some STEM professionals career...