The Extraordinary Power of OQ
For more than two decades, I’ve passionately studied, coached, and spoken about the incredible impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on personal relationships and professional success. But there’s another superpower I’ve discovered along the way: OQ—Optimism Quotient.
OQ isn’t just about having a sunny disposition; it’s about cultivating a mindset of hope, resilience, and a belief in positive outcomes, even in the face of challenges.
Research by Professors Martin Seligman and Peter Schulman at the University of Pennsylvania underscores just how powerful optimism can be. Their studies focused on sales professionals—individuals who encounter more than their fair share of rejection, setbacks, and challenges. They found that those with a high level of optimism not only lasted longer in their careers but also achieved remarkable results.
Optimistic sales professionals, brimming with confidence and resilience, sold 37% more than their pessimistic counterparts. That’s the extraordinary impact of a hopeful mindset.
One of the greatest hidden benefits of OQ is its contagious nature. People are naturally drawn to optimistic and confident leaders. Their energy inspires trust and momentum, creating a ripple effect that spreads positivity and drives results.
Here’s to your OQ and an extraordinary year ahead!
–Steve
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“The purpose of Leadership Quest is to help professionals develop their personal leadership, vision and emotional intelligence. Everyday I strive to help leaders and teams achieve their desired goals in sales productivity, leadership, time maximization, and life-balance. ”
About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.
A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
