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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

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Question 1 of 8
How does the book define Positive Intelligence (PQ)?
  • A. The ratio of rational thoughts to emotional reactions during a crisis.
  • B. The percentage of time your brain behaves like your best buddy rather than your worst enemy.
  • C. A measurable score of how well you perform in group dynamics and leadership roles.
  • D. The ability to completely eliminate negative thoughts and anxiety from your mind.
Question 2 of 8
According to the text, which part of the brain do the 'Saboteurs' inhabit?
  • A. The Survivor brain
  • B. The Sage brain
  • C. The Navigational brain
  • D. The PQ brain
Question 3 of 8
Which of the ten Saboteurs is considered the 'Chief' Saboteur that consistently beats you up for not doing enough?
  • A. The Hyper-achiever
  • B. The Stickler
  • C. The Controller
  • D. The Judge
Question 4 of 8
What is the primary function of the Sage's 'navigation' power?
  • A. To propose new ideas and let them flow without any analytical bias.
  • B. To treat yourself with kindness and visualize yourself as a child.
  • C. To analyze alternatives and choose paths that are consistent with your values and purpose.
  • D. To inspire intense focus and move decisively into action.
Question 5 of 8
What is recommended as the first practical step to weaken your Saboteurs?
  • A. Argue logically against the anxious thoughts they produce until they disappear.
  • B. Give the Saboteur a name to expose it as a lie and distance yourself from the worry.
  • C. Ignore the anxiety completely until your brain naturally shifts into Sage mode.
  • D. Share your anxieties with a group to dilute their emotional impact.
Question 6 of 8
What constitutes one 'fitness rep' at the PQ gym?
  • A. Focusing your attention on your body and five senses for about 10 seconds.
  • B. Successfully identifying and naming a Saboteur during a stressful event.
  • C. Spending 10 minutes meditating on a positive childhood memory.
  • D. Writing down three things you are grateful for each morning.
Question 7 of 8
What is the PQ percentage threshold at which a person becomes fully performant and happy despite surrounding noise?
  • A. 50 percent
  • B. 65 percent
  • C. 75 percent
  • D. 90 percent
Question 8 of 8
How does the book describe the relationship between individual PQ and a team's PQ?
  • A. A team's PQ is simply the exact mathematical average of every member's PQ.
  • B. A team's PQ is determined solely by the leader's Positive Intelligence score.
  • C. Team PQ naturally improves individual PQ, so you should focus on the group dynamic first.
  • D. A team's PQ is not just an average; individuals should build their own PQ before working on the group's PQ.

Positive Intelligence — Full Chapter Overview

Positive Intelligence Summary & Overview

Positive Intelligence (2012) provides a way to unlock your true potential by helping you identify and conquer common mental blocks. It also shows you how to tap into your deeper wisdom to live a more balanced, productive, and happy life. 

Who Should Listen to Positive Intelligence?

  • Anyone who wants to unlock their true potential 
  • People looking for a motivation boost 
  • Self-explorers who want to learn more about their mind

About the Author: Shirzad Chamine

Shirzad Chamine is the former CEO of the world’s largest coach-training organization. He has trained managers and coaches in many of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as faculty at Yale and Stanford business schools. This is his first book. 

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