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The Adversity Advantage by Dr. Paul Stoltz and world-class blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer.

The Adversity Advantage blends Stoltz's leadership techniques and groundbreaking research with Erik's soul-stirring real-world anecdotes and wisdom. Learn more...

Choose from a suite of AQ solutions to boost employee performance and resilience.

PEAK Learning offers a variety of AQ solutions to help improve the way your organization performs. Choose from programs, consulting, and other services... or our distinctive products. Learn more...

The PEAK Learning team has initiated a worldwide research effort to expand and explore the various applications of AQ. Learn more...

What is AQ?

Adversity Quotient®, or AQ®, is the science of human resilience. People who successfully apply AQ perform optimally in the face of adversity — the challenges, big and small, that confront us each day. In fact, they not only learn from these challenges, but they also respond to them better and faster. For businesses and other organizations, a high-AQ workforce translates to increased capacity, productivity, and innovation, as well as lower attrition and higher morale. AQ science has three important facets — theory, measures, and methods — that stem from 40 years of research and 20 years of application.

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AQ theory draws from award-winning science to explain in simple terms why some people are more resilient than others — in other words, why and how they thrive, even in the most demanding circumstance. It also tells us what it takes to become more resilient.

AQ measures are exceptionally robust. The statistically valid and reliable AQ Profile is the exclusive online tool for screening applicants and developing greater resilience in people.

AQ methods are proven — they produce measurable, permanent gains in resilience. Our simple AQ-building process increases performance, health, tenacity, agility, innovation, accountability, entrepreneurship, focus, and effectiveness… among other attributes that help individuals thrive within an organization.

Who uses AQ… and why?

AQ has benefited leading companies worldwide, including FedEx, HP, Procter & Gamble, Marriott, Sun Microsystems, Deloitte & Touche, and 3M. AQ solutions help businesses and other organizations:

Expand their capacities to do more… more effectively
Develop resilient leaders
Create resilient, high-performing teams
Accelerate change and fortify their culture
Strengthen morale and reduce attrition
Upgrade human capital and drive innovation
Improve customer service and sales
Hire high-performing people

What’s different about AQ?

AQ is grounded in research. It can be measured and tracked against performance and other variables that affect business results. AQ leverages on our natural ability to learn and change, enhancing this vital capacity. In fact, unlike other types of learning, AQ can be permanently rewired and strengthened. Finally, AQ methods are used for a wide array of applications that drive your success.