Approximately 10% of the time, a Kolbe result comes back ‘In Transition’. I have received many comments from clients over the years from “I broke it” to “wow, this is incredibly accurate”. I want to take a few moments to dispel some of the myths and unpack what this inconclusive - yet truly powerful result - is telling us.
Read MoreBy understanding each other's instinctive methods of operation, couples can enhance communication, solve problems more effectively, and deepen mutual appreciation.
Read MoreUnderstanding conation helps us tap into our deepest strengths. For businesses and individuals alike, recognizing the power of instincts and conation can unlock tremendous potential in everyday life and work.
Read MoreUnderstanding and leveraging your own strengths is not just a matter of professional growth but a holistic approach to life that assures success, satisfaction, and personal growth.
Read MoreBy understanding and leveraging your strong suits effectively, you can unlock your full potential and lead a more purposeful and rewarding life.
Read MoreEarlier this summer, Erin Werde, the president and founder of The Instinctive Advantage, celebrated 10 years of administering Kolbe Indexes. We were fortunate enough to spend some time with Erin and ask her a few questions about these past years and what the future holds for The Instinctive Advantage.
Read MoreThe Kolbe A™ Index is a one-of-a-kind personnel tool. It has no bearing on IQ, personality, or social behavior. It assesses your natural tendencies to act while you are in striving mode.
Read MoreThe Kolbe A™ Index is the only tool for assessing an individual's conative ability. However, face value interpretation of the results may lead to wrong conclusions that defeat the powerful learnings. To reap the benefits of the results, you need to understand the four Action Modes™ and the scale.
Read MoreThe quest to understand the people around you is as ancient as society itself. Early attempts at humorism resulted in the Four Temperaments Theory, which the Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, headlined. The theory has served as the basis of the works done by many researchers and psychologists in modern times.
Read MoreWhile understanding conation will not impact the outcome of these decisions, I truly believe that understanding instincts (both for parent and child) can help us as parents better create situations our kids can succeed in; especially with respect to the world we are living in. Specifically, I wanted to identify the 3 instinctual decisions you make (and can make) every single day, addressing how these decisions impact your children’s success.
Read MoreSimply put, two weeks ago many of us probably didn’t think about social distancing as something we’d ever have to practice, much less the significance of why we would practice it. But nonetheless, here we are, clinging to the things we know. We call those things instincts, and as I reflect on my work the last many years, I can’t help but dissect this pandemic in terms of what’s happening in the workforce.
Read MoreStrengths and instincts. We’ve all used the words. But do we really know what they mean? Or maybe more importantly, how we can use them? In this blog post I’m going to identify 3 specific things about these words, and their meanings, that will help you become a more well rounded leader.
Read MoreMany professionals take assessments but don’t have the motivation or understanding to implement their newfound knowledge. In this blog we’ll be looking at 4 key insights you should do / know after taking a personal assessment; specifically after taking the Kolbe A™ Index.
Read MoreRegardless of your instinct, everyone needs productivity tools for a variety of reasons, including staying on track, managing various demands, working with virtual teams, and the list goes on and on. Because of this, there are hundreds (maybe thousands) of tools to help you; the unique instinctual you. This blog post is designed to highlight 10 of those tools; 5 you’ve heard of and 5 maybe you haven’t. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis blog post is going to focus on 5 specific truths about your instincts that you may not know exist. My hope is that this post gives you some understanding, as well as insight, into why you’re wired the way you are.
Read MoreIn reflecting upon recent client conversations, it became crystal clear that one benefit of our work is the self-awareness gained by leaders. This is especially important to organizations that have strong Visionary/Integrator partnerships, as by definition, these roles require different instincts and skill sets.
Read MoreVisionaries are the people who have big ideas and astounding ways to move their organization forward quickly. Visionaries create new products, start new lines, run unheard-of risks, and shoot for the stars. They will keep discovering new ways to make the organization better.
Read MoreWith the confession of my love (or obsession?) with Kolbe Wisdom™, I will be the first to acknowledge that Kolbe is not the answer to every challenge in the workplace. I have received many questions over the years on various tools. In this blog post we’re going to give you some perspective on a few of the common professional assessments, and why you may want to take them.
Read MoreIf you've ever gone through a rebrand, you know how difficult it is to create a new name. Because of that challenge we wanted to explain why we've rebranded, and the significance of our new name: The Instinctive Advantage.
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