genius quotient (gq) research, evidence & science

Unlock the Potential of Genius Quotient (GQ) with Catherine Mattiske and Dr. Paul Lever

Welcome to the official research page by Catherine Mattiske and Dr. Paul Lever, dedicated to discovering new insights into the Genius Quotient (GQ).

On this site, you will find a wealth of scientific articles, blogs, and whitepapers authored by these esteemed experts, along with compelling evidence for GQ.

Read through our work to learn more about GQ and how it can be applied in various contexts.

Over time, we will add our other resources, such as case studies, video tutorials, and news updates to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of GQ research.


We look forward to helping you understand GQ better and unlocking its potential benefits for your life and career.

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Mattiske's GQ Model

Catherine Mattiske

Creator - Genius Quotient (GQ) / Inner Genius,
CEO & Managing Director, GQ Global

Dr. Paul Lever

Chief Research Officer,
GQ Global

Frequently asked questions

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Who created Genius Quotient (GQ) system?

Catherine Mattiske is the creator of the Genius Quotient (GQ), which incorporates her research on learning, intelligence, and higher-level thinking. She has spent over 30 years studying cognitive development and innovative approaches to learning. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organizations maximize their potential and become more successful. Catherine believes that everyone has the ability to reach genius level performance through the power of their own minds, and her GQ system is designed to help people unlock that potential.

How does Catherine Mattiske's Genius Quotient (GQ) system work?

Catherine Mattiske's Genius Quotient (GQ) is a comprehensive framework that takes into account learning and communication in order to assess an individual's potential. The system is based on four key principles: Learn, Connect, Communicate and Influence. Each of these areas are assessed through the Inner Genius Profile that measures an individual's learning and communication preference. Catherine Mattiske has designed the Genius Quotient (GQ) to help individuals recognize their natural talents, understand how to use them in order to reach higher levels of success, and develop strategies for achieving their goals. 

What are the benefits of Catherine Mattiske's Genius Quotient (GQ) system?

Catherine Mattiske's Genius Quotient (GQ) offers multiple benefits to participants. First, the profile result helps individuals recognize and develop their natural talents. By assessing an individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, Catherine provides them with practical strategies for reaching higher levels of success. Additionally, her system helps people understand how to use their unique abilities in order to maximize their potential. The Genius Quotient (GQ) importantly provides tools to communicate with people who have different learning and communication preferences, and when implemented it results in frictionless communication.  Finally, Catherine Mattiske's GQ system provides long-term benefits to participants by helping them develop a growth mindset and the skills necessary for achieving success in the future. 

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