Adversity Intelligence (AQ) for Leaders: Building Resilience Under Pressure

Formats   Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

Adversity intelligence (AQ) for Leaders is a measure of how you handle stress and crises. But as a leader, you not only face your own adversities but also help your team face theirs. The more resilient you and your team are, the more constructively and effectively you can respond to and work through difficulties. This course aims to provide leaders with a framework for understanding what AQ is and how they can enhance it for themselves and their employees.

Learning Objectives »

  • Appreciate the benefits of achieving a higher AQ.
  • Apply leadership techniques to improve AQ.
  • Employ strategies to overcome challenges.
  • Build and manage resilience as a leader.
  • Develop a positive, proactive mindset for your team.
  • Become a champion of change.
  • Build new habits and manage workplace challenges.

Course Agenda

Understanding AQ

  1. Understanding the Adversity Quotient
  2. Benefits of Improved AQ
  3. Differentiating the Intelligences
  4. Patterns of Behavior
  5. Dimensions of AQ
  6. Deserters, Sanctuarians and Strivers
  7. The 3 Ps of Overcoming Adversity

Applying AQ

  1. Focusing on What Can Be Controlled
  2. Techniques to Improve AQ
  3. Strengthening your CORE
  4. Exercising Optimism
  5. Dealing with Change
  6. Handling Stress
  7. Managing Emotions and Balance
  8. Mental Resilience and Adaptability
  9. Defusing Anger

Leading Others to High AQ

  1. Alpha Functioning
  2. Key Questions and Follow-Ups
  3. How to LEAD Others to Higher AQ
  4. Benefits of LEADing Others
  5. The High AQ Organization
  6. Steps to Improve Organizational AQ

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Adversity Intelligence (AQ) for Leaders: Building Resilience Under Pressure

Formats   Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

Adversity intelligence (AQ) for Leaders is a measure of how you handle stress and crises. But as a leader, you not only face your own adversities but also help your team face theirs. The more resilient you and your team are, the more constructively and effectively you can respond to and work through difficulties. This course aims to provide leaders with a framework for understanding what AQ is and how they can enhance it for themselves and their employees.

Learning Objectives »

  • Appreciate the benefits of achieving a higher AQ.
  • Apply leadership techniques to improve AQ.
  • Employ strategies to overcome challenges.
  • Build and manage resilience as a leader.
  • Develop a positive, proactive mindset for your team.
  • Become a champion of change.
  • Build new habits and manage workplace challenges.

Course Agenda

Understanding AQ

  1. Understanding the Adversity Quotient
  2. Benefits of Improved AQ
  3. Differentiating the Intelligences
  4. Patterns of Behavior
  5. Dimensions of AQ
  6. Deserters, Sanctuarians and Strivers
  7. The 3 Ps of Overcoming Adversity

Applying AQ

  1. Focusing on What Can Be Controlled
  2. Techniques to Improve AQ
  3. Strengthening your CORE
  4. Exercising Optimism
  5. Dealing with Change
  6. Handling Stress
  7. Managing Emotions and Balance
  8. Mental Resilience and Adaptability
  9. Defusing Anger

Leading Others to High AQ

  1. Alpha Functioning
  2. Key Questions and Follow-Ups
  3. How to LEAD Others to Higher AQ
  4. Benefits of LEADing Others
  5. The High AQ Organization
  6. Steps to Improve Organizational AQ