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Positive Intelligence
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Positive Intelligence

Why only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours

Shirzad Chamine
Greenleaf Book Group, 2012

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Merging theories from science, positive psychology and coaching, neuroscientist Shirzad Chamine defines your “Positive Intelligence Quotient” (PQ) as “the percentage of time your mind acts as your friend rather than as your enemy.” He explains how to increase your PQ to achieve higher performance, greater happiness and less stress. Your PQ score depends on which mental forces dominate – your “Saboteurs” or your “Sage.” Although many self-help books advocate the power of positive thinking, Chamine repackages the idea for practical application, even if he indulges in special jargon. getAbstract recommends his insights and guidance to those who wish to think more optimistically and to managers who need to turn around underperforming teams.

Take-Aways

  • Your mind can work for you or against you. You can learn to make it work for you.
  • A high “Positive Intelligence Quotient” (PQ) leads to better performance, greater achievement, less stress and more happiness.
  • Invisible “Saboteurs” and your inner “Sage” fight for supremacy in your brain.

About the Author

Shirzad Chamine is the chairman of the Coaches and Training Institute, an international coach training organization, and holds a PhD in neuroscience and a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

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