This research paper represents the first step in establishing a new idea: proposing a conceptual definition. There is much to learn about the idea of change leadership intelligence, and this research paper merely scratches the surface. Much has been written about change leadership, but drawing the link to intelligence is a new twist on a popular and important topic. There is work to prove CLQ's existence and answer the many what-ifs. Take a look at various leaders in your personal and professional life. Are these leaders change leaders? Do they exhibit CLQ? You be the judge. Read the paper. What do you think?