The Importance of Experiential Intelligence

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The concept of experiential intelligence came out of psychology and the former president of the American Psychological Association introduced the word. It's an intuitive concept, but it's just been missing from how we think about what makes someone smart. And I talk about this in my book because I had a really tough childhood. The things that traumatized me also gave me unique gifts that I've used to do startups to work in Oregon, large organizations and decipher cultures.

First we had IQ to predict success. Then Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Now, Experiential Intelligence (XQ) expands our understanding of what's needed to thrive in today's disruptive world. Experiential Intelligence reveals how our past experiences impact our present success and future opportunities in ways we often don't recognize. While you can't change what's happened to you or how you've responded to it, within your unique stories are hidden strengths waiting to be discovered. Do just that by uncovering your Experiential Intelligence—the mindsets and abilities gained from your personal and professional life experiences.

Learn more about Soren at sorenkaplan.com.

Soren's book, Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs, is available now!