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Experiential Intelligence: What It Is and How to Grow It

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W HEN WE THINK of success and influence, there’s more to it than just IQ and EQ. In Experiential Intelligence , author Soren Kaplan describes XQ as “the combination of mindsets, abilities, and know-how gained from your unique life experience that empowers you to achieve your goals.” Know-How: Your knowledge and skills.

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Best Leadership Books of 2011

Leading Blog

Great by Choice : Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen. What to Ask the Person in the Mirror : Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential by Robert Steven Kaplan.

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4 Breakthrough Leadership Strategies for 2013

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And in today’s 2013 environment, uncertainty has never been greater. Ask yourself: What surprises have we experienced that influenced where we are today? What big assumptions can be tested with the least effort or investment? Strategy #4: Savor Surprise – The unexpected is a natural part of innovation.

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