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“Experiential intelligence (XQ) can make you even more successful.”
Inc. Magazine

“A new lens from which to view what makes you, you—and what makes your team and organization unique.”

Fast Company

“Experience builds real intelligence.”

HBR

“Trauma delivers strengths if you know where to look.”
Psychology Today

“Move over IQ and EQ. There’s a new way to predict success: XQ, or experiential intelligence.”

CNBC

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Discussion Guide

XQ Discussion Guide 2
Lead conversations about the book, concept, and tools

Assessment

XQ Assessment Profile
Assess your own individual XQ or the XQ of your team

Video Library

Grow your XQ with all chapter intros plus other bonus videos

PowerPoint

XQ PowerPoint Presentation 2
Use presentation to share an overview of XQ and apply templates from book

XQ360 Process

XQ360 Development Process
Use the XQ360 Degree Performance Evaluation Process with your team

Quote Library

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Testimonials

“This must-read book delivers deep insight into how our personal and professional experiences influence how we show up and perform at work, in our relationships, and life itself.”

— Loressa Cole, CEO, American Nurses Association

 

“Soren Kaplan provides us with a long overdue blueprint to more intentionally access the mindsets, abilities, and know-how gained from your unique life experience.”

— Michael Arena, Vice President, Talent & Development, Amazon Web Services

 

“The new lens of Experiential Intelligence broadens the talent conversation and opens possibilities for building a more diverse workforce.”

— Rebecca Romano, Global Head of Talent & Organizational Development, NBCUniversal

 

“Experiential Intelligence is the ultimate guide to equip leaders to know who has the talent they need to propel their business into the future.”

— Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life

 

“Experiential Intelligence uses powerful storytelling to take us on a journey to deeply understand our own XQ and how to maximize the impact it has on our leadership and business success.”

— Pat Verduin, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Colgate-Palmolive

 

“This book mines the treasures latent in all human beings and helps us welcome unknown talent in ourselves and others.”

— Kent Packard-Davis, President, Women Forward International