Your Quiet Influence Quotient (QIQ)

"What I want most to do is be influential."

- Philip Johnson, Architect

Would you like to know how well you perform as a Quiet Influencer? Start by taking this quiz to determine your Quiet Influence Quotient—your "QIQ." This tool will let you know how effective you are at using each of the Six Strengths and give you a way to assess your progress as you apply the ideas in the book.

Based on actions that demonstrate the strengths that set Quiet Influencers apart, the QIQ will also give you an idea of how much you have in common with highly effective Quiet Influencers. Assess yourself by indicating how often you engage in these behaviors, using a scale from 1 (never) to 5 (almost always). A caution: Try not to overanalyze the questions. Your initial response is usually the most valid. Also avoid being too tough or easy a critic. Instead, when you respond, be as objective as possible.

1. I take time to be quiet each day.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
2. I effectively tune out distractions.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
3. I use my quiet time to engage in self-reflection and planning.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
4. I develop clear plans to achieve my influencing goals.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
5. I conduct research as preparation for influencing.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
6. I adapt my plans to respond to changing conditions and responses.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
7. When listening, I act as a sounding board for others.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
8. I tune into another's voice and body language to understand their message at a deeper level.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
9. I ask focused questions that help people to move forward.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
10. I use conversations as a vehicle to problem solve with others.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
11. I share relevant personal information during conversations.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
12. I make an effort to schedule one-on-one conversations, whether face-to-face or by phone.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
13. I consider the receivers' preferred communication style when writing to them.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
14. I put effort into my writing when communicating my position.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
15. I pay attention to details like grammar, spelling and punctuation when writing to influence.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
16. I make thoughtful choices about which social media platforms are right for me.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
17. I actively engage in dialogues through social media applications, contributing ideas as well as reading others' postings.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always
18. I use social media to initiate and/or support relationships.	1 Never	2 Rarely	3 Sometimes	4 Often	5 Almost Always