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Spiritual Intelligence

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The SQ21™ is an expertly created spiritual intelligence self-assessment grounded in existing theory, research, and real-world experience. In this chapter, the author:

  • Points out the need for multiple intelligence

  • Describes the four intelligences crucial for leaders

  • Defines spiritual intelligence (SQ) and spirituality

  • Explains why SQ matters for leaders

  • Makes the case for intentionally measuring and developing SQ in a business context

  • Connects the concept of SQ to what is happening in the world of faith and spirituality in the workplace

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Notes

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    See the field of Adult Development for an introduction to Developmental Psychology and an understanding of stages of ego development. Suggested authors include Robert Kegan, Susanne Cook-Greuter, and Bill Torbert.

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    For more information, go to www.deepchange.com and look under “Dig Deeper” for our SQ21 technical manual.

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Wigglesworth, C. (2013). Spiritual Intelligence. In: Neal, J. (eds) Handbook of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5233-1_27

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