What makes great leadership teams tick?

Few people understand the answer to that better than CJ DuBe’, an Expert EOS implementer and experienced Kolbe Certified™ Consultant.

In this conversation, she and Amy Bruske bring us into the room where it happens, by exploring the work CJ does in leadership team sessions. They discuss the importance of understanding team member strengths, building intentional cultures, and enhancing leadership team dynamics to optimize performance. They delve into real-world examples of how different Kolbe strengths affect teamwork and problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of open, honest, and vulnerable communication. In addition, CJ shares personal insights from her career, highlighting the need for leaders to advocate for themselves and their teams, and the value of understanding individual strengths in fostering a successful team environment. She also recounts the importance Kolbe played in setting her son up for success, and she and Amy break down the many benefits that come from understanding your instinctive strengths at an early age.

Host: Amy Bruske (3583)

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: CJ DuBe’ (4483)

💡What she does: CJ is a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and Expert EOS Implementer®. She is also the former Global Community Leader at EOS Worldwide®.

💡Company: EOS Worldwide

💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn

Takeaways

• 82% of leaders feel their biggest stress is people.
• Building an intentional culture is crucial for success.
• Genuine care and concern does not mean avoiding tough conversations.
• A weak link on your team affects the culture.
• Open, honest, and vulnerable leadership is key to team success.
• Kolbe helps identify root issues in teams and improve dynamics.
• A leadership team is only as good as their middle management.
• The dream team is made up of diverse strengths and perspectives.

Key Quotes from CJ

" Ultimately we're thinking about how do you build an intentional culture and what does that look like to build an intentional culture? And the reality is, Kolbe is part of that.”

“ Most people say things honestly, but are you willing to be vulnerable?”

“ All of the good research around emotional intelligence shows that teams that have a level of trust thrive. And that is why Kolbe is one of our trust builders.”

“When I finally did my Kolbe, the light bulb went off for me.”

“ That is the biggest gift that we can give our kids, is being able to understand, no, you have these strengths. When you're in a position to work against them, it's not gonna feel real natural and it's gonna be a little bit of a struggle.”

Chapters

01:27 CJ's Background and Expertise

02:49 The Importance of the People Component in EOS

03:33 Building an Intentional Culture

06:55 Challenges in Leadership Teams

08:08 The Role of Kolbe in Team Dynamics

16:00 Balancing Team Strengths and Weaknesses

16:10 Leadership and Middle Management

21:43 Navigating Human Instincts in Business

23:46 The Visionary-Integrator Dynamic

28:20 Personal Insights and Career Journey

38:33 Effective Team Communication

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Nothing great is done alone, so finding the perfect assistant is essential for any top executive. And what makes the perfect assistant? Someone who matches your needs in all three parts of the mind!

In this episode of the Powered by Instinct podcast, Eric interviews Jenna Spencer, the CEO and founder of AssistPro®, a company that matches entrepreneurs with executive assistants. Together, they explore the significance of effective delegation, the evolution of Jenna's role as a visionary leader, and the impact Kolbe has in both professional and personal relationships. They delve into the importance of understanding one's Kolbe Index results, discussing how these instinctive strengths can be leveraged in an executive/assistant relationship. Jenna shares her journey from the corporate world to starting her own company, emphasizing the role of Kolbe in her entrepreneurial success.

Host: Eric Herrera (5392)

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Jenna Spencer (7482)

💡What she does: Jenna is the Founder and Visionary of AssistPro®, an executive assistant matching and delegation coaching service created to free up time and create growth for busy leaders.

💡Company: AssistPro®

💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn

Takeaways

• Understanding your Kolbe results can provide self-acceptance.
• Effective delegation requires time and trust-building.
• Identifying $25 vs. $500 tasks is crucial for productivity.
• A good assistant can change your life and business.
• Starting a business requires a sense of urgency and focus.
• Kolbe can improve personal relationships and communication.
• Investing time in hiring pays off in the long run.
• Self-awareness enhances leadership effectiveness.

Key Quotes from Jenna

" I knew that I had to take action, I had to have a sense of urgency, and I had to do the same three to five things every single day to get traction in my business.”

“ The biggest aha for me was it kind of gave me permission to give myself a little bit of grace. Like, oh, I'm not actually crazy.”

“ The cool part is once you figure out what your superpowers are, the more of that stuff you do, it feels like you start to gain momentum and you can just keep going and going and going.”

 ”Kolbe has worked really great in my marriage, honestly.”

"Delegating is really personal."

Chapters

03:12 Understanding Kolbe Results and Personal Insights

05:57 The Role of AssistPro in Business Growth

09:07 Launching a Business: Jenna's Journey

11:55 The Visionary Role and Its Evolution

15:11 Effective Delegation and Common Mistakes

17:53 Identifying the Need for an Assistant

21:04 The Impact of Kolbe in Personal Relationships

23:54 Advice for Business Leaders

27:12 Connecting with AssistPro

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Imagine a world where productivity is easy and performance is effortless.

David Kolbe and Amy Bruske break down the 'Do More, More Naturally' concept from their best-selling book and introduce the Three C's of Sustainable Performance —Clarity, Commitment, and Collaboration—as essential components for effortless success.

They explore how to attain sustainable high performance by aligning work and personal goals with one's natural strengths, discuss the common pitfalls of traditional productivity advice, and highlight the significance of balancing productivity with natural instincts. David and Amy also offer insights into leveraging conative strengths for better results in both personal and professional settings and delve into practical implications, such as parenting and team collaboration, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating diverse strengths for long-term success.

Hosts:

💡 Names: David Kolbe (8273) and Amy Bruske (3583)

💡What they do:

David is CEO/Visionary.

Amy is President/Implementer.

💡Company: Kolbe Corp

💡 Where to find them: Kolbe.com/DoMore

Key Takeaways

• The business mission is about solving real challenges.
• Understanding the audience is crucial for effective communication.
• 'Do More, More Naturally' emphasizes sustainable productivity.
• Alignment with personal strengths is key to avoiding burnout.
• Success involves responsibility for results, not just freedom.
• The Three C's framework is essential for productivity.
• Energy management is more important than time management.
• Collaboration enhances productivity and results.
• Mutual respect in teams leads to better outcomes.
• Personal commitment to strengths leads to greater fulfillment. Your conative strengths are with you 24/7.
• One size does not fit all with advice.
• Parents should understand their kid might not be like them.
• We need to challenge ourselves to make sure that we are helping the child discover their strengths.

Quotes:

“What's missing in this how to be more productive formula is sustainable high levels of performance, and that is this magic that is the do more naturally part of Do More, More Naturally.”

“The perfect MO is the one that you appreciate. So I always tell people, learn to appreciate what you have rather than look for something else.”

“It can be life-changing to discover your strengths. And we are on a mission to help others do that.”

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Individual Strengths

00:49 Welcome to Powered by Instinct

01:16 The Concept of Doing More Naturally

02:00 Balancing Productivity and Natural Strengths

04:32 The Importance of Collaboration

10:46 Energy Management vs. Time Management

19:38 Understanding and Leveraging Individual Strengths

24:33 Good Advice Gone Bad

24:53 The Importance of Clarity and Commitment

25:06 Knowing When to Let Go

25:10 Personal Anecdotes on Finishing Projects

28:17 The Value of Improvisation

31:38 Parenting and Individual Strengths

39:12 The Mission to Discover Strengths

42:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Find the freedom to be yourself by taking the Kolbe A™ Index or The Student Aptitude Quiz for the youth in your life.