How to Score and Interpret The Quiz

Total the numbers you circled. The following ranges reflect a rough estimate of your QIQ.

Caveat: This is not a scientific or "normed" instrument. Instead, it is a quick self-assessment tool that will help you see which of the strengths you use most often, which could use some development, and how you fare overall. Use it as a guide and starting point as you collect ideas from the book.

If your Total QIQ is	Consider yourself …
76-90	Very Strong You are using many of the strengths of highly effective Quiet Influencers. Take a look at how you can apply your strengths to some current or upcoming workplace challenges and situations.
61-75	Solid You are doing well in demonstrating Quiet Influencing strengths. Some areas still could use some attention. Pinpoint the times when your influencing efforts are successful and not successful. See if you recognize any differences in your use of the Six Strengths in both situations.
46-60	Moderate You have some work to do in ramping up your Quiet Influence strength portfolio. Pay attention to a work situation where you are not being effective and consider which different strengths you can apply that you don't typically use.
45 and below	Lots of Room for Improvement You have some work to do in living up to your Quiet Influence potential. Start by noticing your own behavior and asking trusted co-workers for honest feedback and suggestions. Begin by working on one strength that you want to develop and set a specific goal for this week. Next week, tackle another skill. Keep at it, you will see results.

Next take some time to compare how often you draw upon each individual strength to influence. Figure 3.1 identifies which questions correspond with which strengths. Add your responses related to each Quiet Influencing strength across the rows in Table 3.1. You may want to create a bar chart to compare the six subscores.

Figure 3.1

Table 3.1

Strength	Score to Include	Score to Include	Score to Include	Total of Scores on this line=QIQ Sub-Score for this Strength
1. Taking Quiet Time	Q1	Q2	Q3
2. Preparation	Q4	Q5	Q6
3. Engaged Listening	Q7	Q8	Q9
4. Focused Conversations	Q10	Q11	Q12
5. Writing	Q13	Q14	Q15
6. Thoughtful Use of Social Media	Q16	Q17	Q18

Use this guide to understand what each of the subscores mean:

 

If your sub-score on a strength is	Consider youruse of this strength …
12-15	Very Strong You excel at this strength. Look for ways to apply it to your influencing challenges. Also think about how you can use it to feed other strengths that may not be as developed.
10-11	Solid You are doing well in demonstrating this strength. Build on your success by applying it in a variety of new influencing opportunities.
6-9	Moderate You have some work to do in developing this strength. Pinpoint the times when you use it with ease and see if you can identify what stops you from using it at other times.
5 and below	Lots of Room for Improvement Your low use of this strength is likely holding back your ability as a Quiet Influencer. Consider making it a top priority in your development plans. Watch and learn from effective Quiet Influencers around you who are comfortable using this strength.