Adversity Quotient - by Paul G Stoltz (Paperback)

About the Book

How one responds to adversity is a global predictor of success. This book, through its adversity response profile, measures the reader's adversity quotient (AQ) and then provides 48 ways to boost anyone's AQ.

Book Synopsis

Warum halten manche Menschen in ständig veränderlichen Situationen durch, wo andere längst aufgegeben haben? Wie schaffen es Athleten, sich von Niederlagen zu erholen? Warum sind manche Teams enorm leistungsfähig, warum erzielen manche Verkäufer extrem hohe Verkaufszahlen? Auf der Grundlage bahnbrechender Erkenntnisse der Immunologie, Physiologie und Psychologie stellt der Autor sein Konzept des AQ (Adversity Quotient) vor, mit dessen Hilfe sich Antworten auf die gestellten Fragen erhalten lassen.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Adversity Quotient.

"With AQ, Paul Stoltz has done something remarkable: He synthesizes some of the most important information on how we influence our own future and then offers a profound set of observations which teaches us how to thrive in a fast-changing world!"-Joel Barker, President, Infinity, LTD, author of Paradigm Shift.

"Adversity Quotient will show that you have more control over events than you think. The key is changing your beliefs. Believe it or not, that can usually be done in One Minute." -Ken Blanchard, co-author, The One Minute Manager.

"Paul Stoltz's AQ explains why some people, teams, organizations, and societies fail or quit, and how others in the situation persevere and succeed. With this book, anyone or or organization can learn to reroute their AQ and hardwire their brain for success." -Daniel Burrus, author, Technotrends.

"AQ is one of the more important concepts of our time. Paul Stoltz's book provides the direction and tools necessary for putting this idea into practice. It is a must read for anyone interested in personal mastery, leadership effectiveness and/or organizational productivity." -Jim Ericson, Program Director, The Masters Forum.

Review Quotes

"Why do some people prevail where others despair? The difference lies in their 'adversity quotients.' An adversity quotient is a measure of how well someone handles bad news, said Paul Stoltz, who coined the term."-Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 21, 1998

"Many (employers) in the work force are looking to the newly designated AQ, or adversity quotient...to get the results they want..."-Washington Post

No. 7 on the Denver Post Business List, September 27, 1998.

"Paul Stoltz has done something remarkable: He synthesizes some of the most important information on how we influence our future and then offers a profound set of observations which teach us how to thrive in a fast-changing world."-Joel Barker, President, Infinity, LTD, Author of Paradigm Shift

About the Author

PAUL G. STOLTZ, PhD, is President of PEAK Learning Incorporated and holds a doctorate in organizational communication and development. His many corporate clients have included Deloitte & Touche LLP, Motorola, Abbott Labs, US West, etc. In great demand as a keynote speaker and consultant on such topics as leadership, performance, successful selling, and overcoming adversity, Dr. Stoltz also conducts AQ seminars and workshops for thousands of people each year.