Adversity Quotient @ Work: Make Everyday Challenges the Key to Your Success--Putting the Principles of AQ Into Action

by Paul G. Stoltz

Make Everyday Challenges The Key To Your Success --Putting the Principles of AQ Into Action In 1997, Paul Stoltz unleashed a revolution with his groundbreaking book Adversity Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, introducing the concept of the Adversity Quotient into public consciousness. Now, in Adversity Quotient @ Work, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to his bestseller, Stoltz applies the principles of his brilliant theory to the uniquely challenging environment of the workplace. Adversity Quotient, or AQ, is a measure of one's ability to handle adversity. People who can't handle adversity become easily overwhelmed and emotional, then pull back and stop trying; those who handle adversity well become the leaders of today and tomorrow. Stoltz shows you not only how to measure your own AQ but how to improve it, and how to put these ideas to work for you and your organization. Based on the time-tested principles established by his first book, Adversity Quotient@ Work clearly demonstrates how workers and managers can use the concept of AQ to their own advantage and to the benefit of their clients, customers, and organizations. Designed for managers, supervisors, and employees, from the smallest technology start-up to the largest Fortune 500 multinational, Adversity Quotient @ Work gives readers simple, powerful ways to supercharge their lives and organizations immediately. Adversity Quotient @ Work teaches readers how to hire and retain highly motivated and talented workers, develop employees to their full potential, and create a leadership culture that encourages all to put forth their best efforts and maximize their performance capabilities. Based on real research performed with thousands of managers and members of the workforce on the front lines of hundreds of businesses, it will quickly become any corporation's indispensable handbook for success.

Genres: Business

352 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Sharon Ginley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why do some individuals quit, maintain status quo, get comfortable or continue to pursue dreams/purpose/goals? Focus on adversity and how individuals respond is a significant determining factor on whether their drive/motivation leads them to continued success or settle for something less. AQ includes many of the known success factors but identifies the difference responding to adversity plays into the equation. Supportive and practical information is included.

[Irawan Senda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buku ini sangat baik untuk mengembangkan potensi kita dalam dunia kerja, saya jarang sekali melihat buku ini di pasaran, padahal isinya bagus banget lho....

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Paul G Stoltz examines the way that we can turn obstacles into opportunities by learning to become more resistant to adversity. The stronger your Adversity Quotient (AQ) the more success you will see in your life. You can stop being a victim and learn inner strength by using the techniques in this book.

[Rahul Dangi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heavy on content. Takes time to digest. Could have added better Story telling/case study methods to deliver the Gyan

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took a course from Paul Stoltz while working at Qualcomm in 2001. We used this book, newly published, as well as worksheets, along with his workshops. It was one of the most interesting workshops I'd ever taken. It was late in the year in which I had lost my mother, and my adversity quotient was unusually low. I typically am extremely good with adversity, so it was a really tough time for me. I didn't have much experience at handling it badly. It may have been a very opportune time to take the class, because for once I really understood how a person's AQ could be so variable. This is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of themselves. A person can learn to be better at handling adversity, making them stronger, less susceptible to stress. This book focuses on improving your AQ (or your employees' AQs) in the workplace, but the concepts are applicable anywhere in your life. As a long-time manager of people, I can attest to the fact that employees who are adept at handling adversity are much more effective and make better decisions in tough situations. They are also great in teamwork, since they act to stabilize the team members who have lower AQ's. One of the most useful things I learned from this book is that even a pretty tough and steady person can have a low AQ day, week, or year. As I became accustomed to thinking that way, I got better at recognizing when it was occurring and why.

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[Tegararifnugroho · Rating 5 out of 5]

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