How Tech Leaders Can Balance IQ, EQ, and Experiential Intelligence – Soren Kaplan
Release Date: 01/01/2026
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info_outlineYou have probably heard about IQ and EQ. But have you heard about Experiential Intelligence?
That’s what I’m discussing today with my guest, Soren Kaplan – who wrote the book on Experiential Intelligence – literally! His book is titled: Experiential Intelligence – Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs.
Soren has been named one of the world’s top management experts. He has advised and led professional development programs for thousands of executives around the world, including Disney, NBCUniversal, Medtronic, Philips, and Cisco.
Soren’s mission is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals and organizations to harness the power of innovation and experiential intelligence for positive impact and growth.
During our discussion, Soren explains how Experiential Intelligence can complement IQ and EQ.
Soren also talks about how to build a Culture of Innovation in your organization.
I’m sure you will get value from this discussion and pick up some insights about Experiential Intelligence you can start using right away.
“If you amplify what you're already good at, you're really leveraging your core competencies and the strengths of your culture.” – Soren Kaplan
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- How to leverage disruptive technology today
- What is Experiential Intelligence
- Disruptive innovation vs. incremental innovation
- Innovation culture audits
- How Experiential Intelligence complements IQ and EQ
Book:
Experiential Intelligence by Soren Kaplan - https://www.amazon.com/Experiential-Intelligence-Experience-Personal-Breakthroughs/dp/1637742029
Connect with Soren Kaplan:
Website: https://sorenkaplan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorenkaplan/
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