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EQ for Executives

Our proven methods have helped leaders around the globe to improve trust and accelerate team growth by acquiring extraordinary interpersonal intelligence.

We have a proven method for measuring and managing EQ.

It is powered by a propriety behavior model researched and developed by Dr. Irv Rubin, an M.I.T.-educated behavioral scientist and one of the founding elders of the field of modern Organizational Development. In addition to using our system for specialized coaching engagements and team development, we also offer organizational diagnostics, a train-the-coach partner program, and we develop derivative EQ management apps for third party collaboration, communication, and customer platforms.

Matt Stone, J.D.

President & CEO

Matt Stone’s mission is to help others achieve more than they thought was possible through healthy human connection. 

Matt is an entrepreneur, business leader, and former practicing attorney who has seen firsthand that when there’s trust in the room, all good things are possible. He is dedicated to promoting a new leadership standard that recognizes our collective interdependence and prioritizes the willingness and ability to engage in direct, open, and rigorously honest dialogue. 

As CEO of BehavioralOS®, Matt helps senior leaders attain the extraordinary self-awareness and relational capital needed to achieve peak performance. He does this through a proven method originally researched and developed by company Founder Dr. Irv Rubin, who was an M.I.T. faculty member, behavioral scientist, author, and consultant. 

Matt has worked with senior leaders in the U.S. Federal government and globally in the private sector including the U.S. Department of Defense, fintech, energy, and healthcare. 

Matt draws inspiration and deep insights about human connection and trust building from his experience living and working in Europe, Asia, and multiple U.S. states including Hawaii. 

He sees the intentional practice of self-awareness as critical to adapting to change and leading high-performing, inclusive teams. 

In addition to management consulting, coaching, and media production, Matt is continuing to explore opportunities for developing new technologies based on Dr. Rubin’s groundbreaking methodology. 

Matt holds a B.A. in History from the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon, and Juris Doctor degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai’i. He holds a law license in the State of Oregon, has been trained in coaching and conflict resolution, and is a certified mediator. Matt and his wife currently reside in the New York City metropolitan area.

EQ for Executives

Our proven methods have helped leaders around the globe to improve trust and accelerate team growth by acquiring extraordinary interpersonal intelligence.

We have a proven method for measuring and managing EQ.

It is powered by a propriety behavior model researched and developed by Dr. Irv Rubin, an M.I.T.-educated behavioral scientist and one of the founding elders of the field of modern Organizational Development. In addition to using our system for specialized coaching engagements and team development, we also offer organizational diagnostics, a train-the-coach partner program, and we develop derivative EQ management apps for third party collaboration, communication, and customer platforms.

Matt Stone, J.D.

President & CEO

Matt Stone’s mission is to help others achieve more than they thought was possible through healthy human connection. 

Matt is an entrepreneur, business leader, and former practicing attorney who has seen firsthand that when there’s trust in the room, all good things are possible. He is dedicated to promoting a new leadership standard that recognizes our collective interdependence and prioritizes the willingness and ability to engage in direct, open, and rigorously honest dialogue. 

As CEO of BehavioralOS®, Matt helps senior leaders attain the extraordinary self-awareness and relational capital needed to achieve peak performance. He does this through a proven method originally researched and developed by company Founder Dr. Irv Rubin, who was an M.I.T. faculty member, behavioral scientist, author, and consultant. 

Matt has worked with senior leaders in the U.S. Federal government and globally in the private sector including the U.S. Department of Defense, fintech, energy, and healthcare. 

Matt draws inspiration and deep insights about human connection and trust building from his experience living and working in Europe, Asia, and multiple U.S. states including Hawaii. 

He sees the intentional practice of self-awareness as critical to adapting to change and leading high-performing, inclusive teams. 

In addition to management consulting, coaching, and media production, Matt is continuing to explore opportunities for developing new technologies based on Dr. Rubin’s groundbreaking methodology. 

Matt holds a B.A. in History from the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon, and Juris Doctor degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai’i. He holds a law license in the State of Oregon, has been trained in coaching and conflict resolution, and is a certified mediator. Matt and his wife currently reside in the New York City metropolitan area.

All of our solutions are powered by our proprietary behavior model, The 48 Behaviors™

Through his groundbreaking research, M.I.T. behavioral scientist Dr. Rubin produced a knowable universe of 48 specific, actionable behaviors that serve as a common language that bridge people of all personality type and cultures.

Dr. Rubin established Temenos, Inc. (now DBA BehavioralOS®) in 1985. Since then, Temenos’ flagship feedback training programs, leader coaching, and unique feedback tool, BehaviorTuner™, have helped improve the self-awareness, EQ, relationships, and performance of thousands of leaders around the world.

These behaviors are defined by the 8 communication styles, which determine how you come across to others.

Describe

When you use the Describe Style, you tend to emphasize observable or documentable facts, rationality, and logic to make a point. You also disclose feelings you have about yourself, including acknowledging errors.

Appreciate

When you are praising by focusing specifically on what you liked, providing constructive criticism by focusing on something you found lacking, graciously acknowledging feedback, or apologizing for behavior for which you were responsible, you are using the Appreciate Style.

Attend

When you communicate with someone using the Attend Style, you are giving them your undivided attention—mentally, physically and emotionally. You listen to others without any pre-judgment or bias, and are fully open-minded when it comes to hearing what they have to say.

Understand

When you communicate using the Understand Style, you strive to develop a deeper understanding of the other person’s ideas, feelings and concerns. You also make an effort to confirm that you have understood others correctly, and that what you’re hearing is what they are trying to say.

Prescribe

People who use the Prescribe Style set clear expectations, and leave little room for disappointment or misunderstandings. Furthermore, they use concise terms to focus on what you suggest, need, or expect from another person, or what they can expect from you.

Inspire

Leaders who use the Inspire Style inspire hope in others to achieve things beyond what they thought was possible. They often focus on what they and their team can achieve together, that neither can do alone. They also use analogies or metaphors to paint a picture of what the future will bring, and speak from the heart about common values and dreams.

Ask

People who use the Ask Style aim to gain clarity from others about what they think, feel, and want. When they try to help others express their thoughts, they use open-ended and non-leading questions. They also ask others for suggestions in a non-judgmental way, and focus on opportunities for learning rather than blame.

Empathize

When you communicate using the Empathize Style, you sense that someone is having strong feelings and acknowledge them in a non-judgmental and caring manner. You also change your language depending on the person and situation.

Take a step towards supercharging your relationships and communicating your way to success