More than 100 years ago IQ, or intelligence quotient, established what it means to be intelligent. Then came along EQ, which broadened the meaning with emotional intelligence.
Both were helpful frameworks for the time and context which they emerged, but now our world in-flux demands something new: AQ (Agility Quotient), which I define as the ability to handle change, uncertainty, and the unknown. As an executive coach to founders and CEOs, I’ve found that AQ is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a non-negotiable orientation toward life.
In my new book, “AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That’s Always Changing,” I break down the four AQ Archetypes. Identifying yours can help you understand the skills you have at your disposal for handling stress, solving problems, and tackling crises.
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Neurosurgeons are motivated by excellence: They hold every aspect of their life to the highest of standards, moving with diligence, conscientiousness, and hard-won expertise.
