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Develop empowered leaders with mental fitness for government organizations

The Positive Intelligence® (PQ) Program for mental fitness sparks transformation that benefits government employees, their families, and the communities they serve.

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Positive Intelligence is a mental fitness program based on proven neurological science. Our approach systematically builds the pillars of mental fitness to create sustained improvements in performance, engagement, well-being, and relationships, while establishing a growth mindset across the organization.

Let our team help you build a customized mental fitness plan for your government organization today.

No Other Solution Covers the Breadth and Depth of Positive Intelligence

Welcome to Positive Intelligence, the leading mental fitness training program for the public sector.

Positive Intelligence delivers mental fitness training to help public sector employees achieve peak performance and wellness so they can accomplish their important missions.

The PQ Program enhances the development of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s five Executive Core Qualifications.

Learn more about developing Executive Core Qualifications through the PQ Program.

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Peak performance starts with Positive Intelligence

Government organizations and employees are up against unique challenges and demands, from adapting to changing priorities to managing high workloads to dealing with budget constraints.

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Public Sector Employees Face Unique Challenges

  • Budget constraints
  • Bureaucracy
  • Lack of resources
  • Changing priorities
  • High workload
  • Strict regulations

Federal Employee Satisfaction by the Numbers¹

  • Overall satisfaction in the federal workforce slipped to 62% in 2022, the lowest satisfaction number since 2016.

  • Only 52% of federal employees say that management makes effective changes to address their organization’s challenges.

  • Just 54% of federal employees say employees in their work unit approach change as an opportunity.

  • Less than half of federal employees say that senior leaders in their organizations generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.

Positive Intelligence Boosts Well-Being and Performance Across Government Organizations

Due to the challenging nature of public sector work, employee engagement and innovation are paramount. The PQ Program is a proven neuroscience-based approach to building mental fitness in individuals and across organizations. The program provides tools and training to cultivate a positive mindset that increases performance, engagement, well-being, and prevention and enables lasting change.

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Participants in the PQ Program report improvements in their performance and wellness*

*Based on survey results from cohort of >2000 Positive Intelligence Program participants after seven weeks of mental fitness training

92

%

are better at teamwork and collaboration

91

%

manage stress better

90

%

use mental/emotional energy more effectively

85

%

increase happiness

84

%

are better at conflict management

83

%

improve self-confidence

  • My investment in the PQ Program is really a long-term investment in myself. It helps me navigate this time of change and show up as my authentic self at work and at home. My ability to remain calm and approach every interaction with a Sage perspective has greatly increased. I am a work in progress, but I now have the tools to be my better self.
    Darlene W. Public Service Leader

The PQ Program complements and enhances the results of individual coaching and growth programs by helping individuals and teams:

  • Boost productivity and performance
  • Heighten problem-solving, relationship-building, and innovation
  • Manage stress and prevent burnout
  • Improve wellness, prevention, and mental health
  • Increase empathy, self-compassion, and focus
  • Make meaningful change in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts
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Positive Intelligence uses an app to systematically build the foundational pillars of mental fitness over a seven-week period, forming lasting new mental habits.

  • Complete the program virtually.
  • Invest a minimal amount of time daily; no need to miss work or deprioritize commitments.
  • Identify the root causes of resistance to change, resulting in sustained, positive change.
  • Use positive mindset practices to maximize the ROI of future training investments.
  • Share learnings with others at work and at home to help reinforce concepts.
  • Learn to apply the principles of a positive mindset across all areas of life to improve relationships, well-being, and performance.
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Develop collaborative leaders, transcend organizational boundaries, and build bridges with the power of mental fitness training

Public sector employees have unique opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. They also face unique challenges. Limited resources, heavy workloads, multiple layers of oversight, and a constantly changing environment make it difficult to innovate. In today’s public sector, solving big problems means leading across organizational boundaries. Fostering a culture of collaborative leaders who can build bridges between organizations, including partners in the private sector, is critical to mission success.

Positive Intelligence helps build and support a culture of collaborative leaders. The PQ Program represents a breakthrough in the ability to raise Emotional Intelligence (EQ) across an organization. Our factor analysis research dramatically simplifies the process of building EQ by identifying the root-level building blocks of EQ. In the Positive Intelligence program, 17 out of 18 EQ competencies are automatically developed through intercepting negative thought patterns and activating the self-command center of the brain.

Strengthening these habit-forming muscles leads to lasting positive change for program participants*

*Percent of participants reporting improvement after only seven weeks of Positive Intelligence Program

98

%

experience EQ growth

84

%

improve conflict management competency

84

%

improve service orientation competency

78

%

improve change catalyst competency

76

%

improve influence competency

Public sector employees who strengthen their EQ competencies through mental fitness training are better able to handle the challenges that come their way:

    • Leading organizational change and leading through uncertainty

    • Learning and embracing emerging technologies, including AI

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    • Overcoming burnout caused by changing priorities and workload

    • Collaborating across boundaries to create resources and relationships

    • Adjusting to a new hybrid work environment or return to work

The PQ Program harnesses EQ competencies to help government organizations:

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  • Increase empowerment and promote equity across the employee population
  • Elevate teamwork, collaboration, and innovation
  • Reduce employee stress and burnout
  • Improve employee engagement and morale
  • Foster a collaborative leadership culture that transcends organizational boundaries
  • Enhance management capabilities and inspirational leadership skills
  • Improve conflict management and influencing skills
  • Having found the PQ Program post-retirement, I often reflect on what a game-changer it would have been for our organization if we had all gone through the PQ Program together. Sure, we achieved amazing mission outcomes, but often at the expense of sleepless nights, heated conflicts, stress, burnout, long hours, missed time with family, guilt, self-doubt, and all-around unhappiness. An initial reaction to change is a normal human response, but there is no need to suffer longer than a few seconds. So, to all my former colleagues across the government, don’t waste another minute suffering from the sabotaging effects of your survival brain — sign up now!
    Jennifer A. Former SES

How Positive Intelligence Works

The PQ Program helps you build a strong foundation of mental fitness to intercept negative thoughts and activate your positive reflexes. By shifting the balance of power in your mind, you’ll experience an increase in energy, focus, and peace of mind.

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Just minutes of app-guided practice a day has a scientifically proven impact to create lasting improvement in your team’s performance, well-being and relationships.

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References

1. 2022 Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results, 2022
https://www.opm.gov/fevs/reports/governmentwide-reports/governmentwide-reports/governmentwide-management-report/2022/2022-governmentwide-management-report.pdf

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Small Business under NAICS: 611430
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