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Send us a textWhat if peak productivity wasn't about learning new ways to do more, but about working in alignment with your natural strengths? In this episode, David Kolbe shares how to harness your innate abilities to improve performance, boost efficiency, and create lasting success in business and lifeWhat's Covered in This Episode? The surprising reason why hard work isn't always the answer to peak performance. How understanding your strengths can transform the way you work and lead. The role of the Kolbe Index in identifying your natural problem-solving style. Why productivity struggles often stem from working against your instincts—and how to fix it. How entrepreneurs and leaders can create high-performing teams by leveraging individual strengths.David Kolbe is transforming how the world understands human performance. He comes from a lineage of psychometric pioneers and is the CEO of Kolbe Corp,  the leader in helping people leverage their instinctive strengths to achieve what they care about most. David helped develop the original algorithm for the Kolbe A™ Index - the only proven tool to unlock conative strengths. David's book: 

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:  

On this week's episode of the Beyond the Money podcast, Jackie Campbell has a great conversation with author Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp. They discuss the importance of understanding one's unique strengths through the Kolbe Index, the significance of clarity in decision-making, and how to collaborate effectively with different personality types. Amy emphasizes that achieving goals doesn't have to be hard and that finding joy in work is essential. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by family businesses and offers actionable steps for improvement. For more information about Amy Bruske and Kolbe Corp, please visit www.kolbe.com! For more information about Jackie Campbell or to schedule a consultation, call 352-251-1015 or visit www.mycampbellandco.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do we take assessments? What type of assessments should people and businesses use? How can you use assessments to effectively grow your business? In this conversation, Amy Bruske and Shannon Waller from Strategic Coach provide the answers to these pressing questions and more. They explore the different types of assessments and how they can provide insights into an individual's cognitive strengths, motivations, and natural ways of taking action. Shannon shares her favorite assessments, including Kolbe, CliftonStrengths, Print and Working Genius, and explains how they complement each other.   They also discuss the effective use of assessments in understanding individual strengths and building successful teams. Shannon also shares her personal insights from taking the Kolbe A™ Index, how Strategic Coach implements it effectively, and how her MO has guided her career.  If you're thinking about using assessments to improve your business, this is a great guide for how to do that more effectively. If you're not using assessments to grow your business, it's a great wake up call to let you know the importance of setting your team up for success! Host: Amy Bruske (3583) Guest-at-a-Glance  

What's the number one thing keeping entrepreneurs up at night? People problems.  So, we asked the President and Integrator of the company helping hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurial companies around the world how to turn their worst personnel nightmares into a dream scenario. In this conversation, you'll hear Kelly Knight of EOS Worldwide and Amy Bruske, President/Integrator of Kolbe Corp dive into the best ways to solve your biggest people issues and ensure maximum productivity from your team. You'll learn about the importance of Right People Right Seats, how building an intentional is everything, and even the power of love (yes, love) in leading your team. Stop staying up late worrying and start building the culture your people need and deserve. The path begins with this episode of Powered by Instinct!  Host: Amy Bruske (3583)  Guest-at-a-Glance  

"My passion is opening lines of communication in a broken and hurting world, and that's where I see Kolbe as being so powerful." – Mari Martin In this episode of Powered by Instinct, Amy Bruske is joined by Mari Martin, “The Mother of Kolbe in West Michigan.”  Mari brings the type of insight you can only get from a dedicated Kolbe Certified™ Consultant for over 30 years. Mari shares how her MO, and her knowledge, has been instrumental in both her career and her personal life, through the good times and the bad. She covers how she used Kolbe as a foundation to build a successful practice, and how she then used that expertise to help her navigate her biggest challenge yet — her husband's stage 4 throat cancer diagnosis in 2013. (To learn more about their incredible journey together, check out Come Home Alive: The Power of Knowing how to Work Together to Make it Through the Crisis of Cancer.)  Whether you're a Kolbe Consultant who wants to change the world (Mari shares her 3 big pieces of advice for you) or just someone interested in an assessment that Mari describes as “practical, predictive, and prescriptive,” this episode is a must-listen. Guest-at-a-Glance 

Share This Episode On: In today's episode of The Second in Command, we're featuring a conversation between Cameron and the host of the Powered by Instinct podcast, Amy Bruske. They discuss the Kolbe Strengths Assessment and how it changed his perspective on how he approaches diversity of strengths in the work environment. They also discuss […] The post Ep. 305 – How to Build a Strengths-Based Partnership Lessons appeared first on COO Alliance.

In today's episode of The Second in Command, we're featuring a conversation between Cameron and the host of the Powered by Instinct podcast, Amy Bruske. They discuss the Kolbe Strengths Assessment and how it changed his perspective on how he approaches diversity of strengths in the work environment. They also discuss company culture, leadership dynamics, […] The post Ep. 305 – How to Build a Strengths-Based Partnership Lessons appeared first on COO Alliance.

Action Starters are a series of shorts from the Powered by Instinct podcast. These are bite-sized clips with easily accessible knowledge for you to enjoy.This clip is an important one for understanding the basics of how Kolbe can work for you.It's the 4 components of the Kolbe System in under 4 minutes.Not only does Kolbe Corp President Amy Bruske break down how you can use Kolbe to identify, align, optimize and expand, but you'll also learn of some innovative approaches to using Kolbe from Stephanie Clergé, Kolbe's VP of People and Product Development."What makes Kolbe different than a lot of assessments out there is that it's a complete system."  - Amy Bruske

Amy Bruske with Kolbe Corp and Dana Anspach with Sensible Money Kolbe Corp, a Phoenix-based company, provides consulting, software, and assessments to help people identify their instinctive talents, develop their confidence, and use their innate abilities to succeed in business and their personal lives. For more than 45 years, the Kolbe System has been used […]

Amy Bruske with Kolbe Corp and Dana Anspach with Sensible Money Kolbe Corp, a Phoenix-based company, provides consulting, software, and assessments to help people identify their instinctive talents, develop their confidence, and use their innate abilities to succeed in business and their personal lives. For more than 45 years, the Kolbe System has been used […] The post Amy Bruske with Kolbe Corp and Dana Anspach with Sensible Money appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

If you're interested in becoming a coach, taking your consulting to the next level, becoming the Kolbe expert in your organization, or just learning everything you can about how individuals and teams naturally operate to the best of their abilities, this is a can't miss conversation. Why should you be a Kolbe Certified™ Consultant?: The answers are too numerous and varied to share in one podcast episode, but Amy Bruske and Stephanie Clergé do their best to hit as many highlights as possible in this informative and engaging episode. Learn about Stephanie's path from an ultimately unfulfilling career to an incredible coach, how she discovered Kolbe as the missing solution to client needs, and all the lessons she's learned on the way to becoming a Kolbe Expert and indispensable part of the Kolbe Corp team. Amy and Stephanie delve into the power of the Kolbe System™ and what it offers Kolbe Consultants. They also discuss innovative ways they've seen Kolbe Consultants impact the business world and individual clients alike, and how Kolbe's continuous education and on-demand learning resources provide consultants with the tools to support their clients on a deeper level.  Guest-at-a-Glance 

Welcome Ladies to The Real Estate InvestHER Show! On today's episode, our co-hosts Liz and Andresa are joined by Amy Bruske! Amy is Principal, President, and Integrator at Kolbe Corp. An expert in HR consulting and leadership development, she is driven by, and dedicated to, changing people's lives by helping them harness their instinctive strengths. Amy is one of only three Senior Master Consultants in the Kolbe Concept™— the authoritative theory for human instinct and performance. Amy is trusted by clients in many industries and is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial startups. She co-authored the groundbreaking family business guidebook business is Business with Kathy Kolbe, and she routinely dedicates time to mentorship in her Arizona community while serving as Chairman of the Center for Conative Abilities. Join this conversation as Amy discuss the importance of understanding one's strengths and instincts in order to build a successful real estate empire. Amy dives into her own journey of discovering her true self and how it has led to success. She provides an exercise for listeners to help them center themselves and focus their energy on where they should be focusing. They also discuss the idea of prioritizing mental energy in order to find freedom and joy in one's work. Additionally, they explore the importance of changing our mindset when it comes to balancing work and life by accepting that there is no perfect balance and taking time for ourselves. Amy's conversation encourages us to be mindful of each other's strengths and weaknesses, embrace our innate traits, get clear on what success looks like before starting any project, use our strengths as a way to reach excellence with freedom, collaborate outside our usual circle, understand our own needs first, and give ourselves grace during difficult times. Ladies, this episode will guide us through how understanding oneself can set one up for success! Quotes · “I define success as the freedom to be yourself”. (05:50 - 05:53)· “No more resolutions to try and change yourself. If there's a goal you want to achieve, that's excellent. you need to get there in a way that's most natural for you”. (15:13 - 15:22)· “There's no one right way to get things done, no good or bad results. It's just a matter of tapping into that and figuring it out”. (21:33 - 21:41)· “I think it's human nature that if you don't really know enough about things in other people, you are going and try to help people. We want everyone to be just like us, like “Here's how I've been successful, so let me help you”. (26:14 - 26:31)· “You can't find the freedom of yourself until you've got some other people that can take on some of your workloads, even if it's just helping in some decision making”. (33:09 - 33:16)· “it's not about work-life balance, it's about work-life integration. If we can all just first accept that reality. There is no balance. It's going to integrate. And sometimes one is going to get more of my energy than the other”. (34:24 - 34:38) Connect with Amy:Website: https://kolbe.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruskeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_bruske/?hl=en Resources Mentioned: · Think Again by Adam Grant· Business is Business by Amy Bruske and Kathy Kolbe How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1) InvestHER CON 2023 HOLIDAY EDITION!*Get a ticket to IC2023 and receive access to the 2022 recordings immediately!· How to spot a good deal from a bad deal? - Kim Kiyosaki + HANDOUT· Why 10x Is Easier Than 2x - Shannon Waller + HANDOUT· And much MORE! Here is what you can expect at InvestHER CON 2023:· Pre-event network· 2 Full days of transformational experiences· Access to over 20 Sessions with Keynotes and Speakers· Recordings from all sessions· Access to investors, mentors, and influencers· Mindful networking· Opportunities to connect with our sponsors + vendors· Coffee and Lunch included· Final Reception: Red Party· Live 30-day Group Accountability Virtual Session with the Founders Liz and Andresa· Exclusive Breakfast for STRIVE members only."InvestHer CON was truly a transformative experience. I have felt so alone for so long and now I feel like a have a community of support. I don't have to be the master of everything and take it all on my shoulders, I just have to do what I am excellent at." Heather Giammichele We reserved the entire resort for us! Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 18-19. Get your ticket today! https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon *Promotion ends on Dec 31st at midnight EST 2) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via:· Apple Itunes · Spotify· Amazon Music· Android · Stitcher 3) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership STRIVE A membership for highly ambitious and decisive Real Estate investors looking to build generational wealth on their own terms. Are you ready to...· Grow your Real Estate portfolio on your own terms.· Make deeper relationships with successful women playing at the same level· Build a reliable team and leave solopreneurship behind· Implement processes and systems that will allow you to scale your businessSTRIVE is for you! APPLY today at https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership*We only open the doors twice yearly (Dec and May). 4) InvestHER Community on Facebook We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals! 5) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE! 6)InvestHER™ ORG with eXpYou helped your clients build their real estate portfolio, now it's time to invest in yourself! Join our all-woman investment group for agents and build your personal portfolio while creating generational wealth!Get the benefits of being part of a team without extra fees!Click here and schedule a discovery call with Jonna Weber today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome Ladies to The Real Estate InvestHER Show! On today's episode, our co-hosts Liz and Andresa are joined by Amy Bruske! Amy is Principal, President, and Integrator at Kolbe Corp. An expert in HR consulting and leadership development, she is driven by, and dedicated to, changing people's lives by helping them harness their instinctive strengths. Amy is one of only three Senior Master Consultants in the Kolbe Concept™— the authoritative theory for human instinct and performance. Amy is trusted by clients in many industries and is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial startups. She co-authored the groundbreaking family business guidebook business is Business with Kathy Kolbe, and she routinely dedicates time to mentorship in her Arizona community while serving as Chairman of the Center for Conative Abilities.   Join this conversation as Amy discuss the importance of understanding one's strengths and instincts in order to build a successful real estate empire. Amy dives into her own journey of discovering her true self and how it has led to success. She provides an exercise for listeners to help them center themselves and focus their energy on where they should be focusing. They also discuss the idea of prioritizing mental energy in order to find freedom and joy in one's work. Additionally, they explore the importance of changing our mindset when it comes to balancing work and life by accepting that there is no perfect balance and taking time for ourselves. Amy's conversation encourages us to be mindful of each other's strengths and weaknesses, embrace our innate traits, get clear on what success looks like before starting any project, use our strengths as a way to reach excellence with freedom, collaborate outside our usual circle, understand our own needs first, and give ourselves grace during difficult times.   Ladies, this episode will guide us through how understanding oneself can set one up for success!   Quotes   ·        “I define success as the freedom to be yourself”. (05:50 - 05:53) ·        “No more resolutions to try and change yourself. If there's a goal you want to achieve, that's excellent. you need to get there in a way that's most natural for you”. (15:13 - 15:22) ·        “There's no one right way to get things done, no good or bad results. It's just a matter of tapping into that and figuring it out”. (21:33 - 21:41) ·        “I think it's human nature that if you don't really know enough about things in other people, you are going and try to help people. We want everyone to be just like us, like “Here's how I've been successful, so let me help you”. (26:14 - 26:31) ·        “You can't find the freedom of yourself until you've got some other people that can take on some of your workloads, even if it's just helping in some decision making”. (33:09 - 33:16) ·        “it's not about work-life balance, it's about work-life integration. If we can all just first accept that reality. There is no balance. It's going to integrate. And sometimes one is going to get more of my energy than the other”. (34:24 - 34:38)         Connect with Amy: Website: https://kolbe.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_bruske/?hl=en   Resources Mentioned:   ·        Think Again by Adam Grant ·        Business is Business by Amy Bruske and Kathy Kolbe   How To Join the InvestHER Movement    1) InvestHER CON 2023   HOLIDAY EDITION!* Get a ticket to IC2023 and receive access to the 2022 recordings immediately! ·        How to spot a good deal from a bad deal? - Kim Kiyosaki + HANDOUT ·        Why 10x Is Easier Than 2x - Shannon Waller + HANDOUT ·        And much MORE!    Here is what you can expect at InvestHER CON 2023: ·        Pre-event network ·        2 Full days of transformational experiences ·        Access to over 20 Sessions with Keynotes and Speakers ·        Recordings from all sessions ·        Access to investors, mentors, and influencers ·        Mindful networking ·        Opportunities to connect with our sponsors + vendors ·        Coffee and Lunch included ·        Final Reception: Red Party ·        Live 30-day Group Accountability Virtual Session with the Founders Liz and Andresa ·        Exclusive Breakfast for STRIVE members only. "InvestHer CON was truly a transformative experience. I have felt so alone for so long and now I feel like a have a community of support. I don't have to be the master of everything and take it all on my shoulders, I just have to do what I am excellent at."  Heather Giammichele    We reserved the entire resort for us!    Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 18-19. Get your ticket today!   https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon   *Promotion ends on Dec 31st at midnight EST   2) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via: ·        Apple Itunes  ·        Spotify ·        Amazon Music ·        Android   ·        Stitcher    3) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership  STRIVE A membership for highly ambitious and decisive Real Estate investors looking to build generational wealth on their own terms.      Are you ready to... ·        Grow your Real Estate portfolio on your own terms. ·        Make deeper relationships with successful women playing at the same level ·        Build a reliable team and leave solopreneurship behind ·        Implement processes and systems that will allow you to scale your business STRIVE is for you!   APPLY today at https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership *We only open the doors twice yearly (Dec and May).   4) InvestHER Community on Facebook  We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!    5) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe  We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE!     6)InvestHER™ ORG with eXp You helped your clients build their real estate portfolio, now it's time to invest in yourself! Join our all-woman investment group for agents and build your personal portfolio while creating generational wealth! Get the benefits of being part of a team without extra fees! Click here and schedule a discovery call with Jonna Weber today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gallup's employee engagement survey is out, and the numbers are down again. Less than 1/3 of American workers are actively engaged, and 18% are actively DISENGAGED. More and more individuals are either quietly quitting their job or worse. Fortunately, there's a missing link to engagement that can help both companies and employees find a better path forward. In this episode of Powered by Instinct, David Kolbe and Amy Bruske, react to the Gallup poll and offer their insights. They discuss: The downward trend of employee disengagement Why leaders are in pain, too The biggest reasons for concerns The role remote work plays in engagement How Kolbe helps companies and employees connect The two questions every manager needs to ask their team Minor changes you can implement to make a massive differenceKey Insights  ⚡Leaders are disengaged, too. So, taking care of them is vital. Amy says, "I think we need to talk about the employees, but I also want to touch base a little bit on leaders because they are burnt out. And the Gallup survey that came out some time in late 2022 — I think it was right around October or November — was showing that only one in three leaders are engaged." ⚡Companies need to embrace employee strengths. No amount of perks and parties will replace the need for workers to use their instinctive strengths in their daily role. Amy says, "People who absolutely love their jobs — and yes, I'm going to use the word love — love their job like it's a fit. In order for it to be a fit, it has to fit you in all three parts of the mind, which we can talk about in a minute. But those are the people that tend to be more engaged, and they want to stick around." ⚡Kolbe helps you ask the right questions. One suggested solution to disengagement is to make sure managers talk more 1-on-1 with employees. But it's vital you know what to ask. "One of the things that's just so simple and straightforward is asking someone, ‘How have you gotten to use your strengths this week?' or ‘What is the one task that you either keep putting off or is causing you the most stress?' There are some really basic questions. If you haven't had those conversations with people this week, try those out — because it makes a big difference." ⚡Remote workers have a hard time connecting with the company. Remote work has become more common after the pandemic, but is it good for employee engagement? Amy says, "Worker concerns were the clarity of expectations, connection to the mission or the purpose of the company, and then opportunities to learn and grow. I do worry about younger people, younger in their careers. So early in your career, in any environment, how do you have opportunities to learn and grow where you're not getting to just observe some of it through osmosis, that you get some of the learning about how people get things done and solve problems? You're missing that too."  ⚡Small things can make a big difference. Motivating your disengaged employees doesn't have to be a huge project. Instead, start small and focus on the little things. Amy says, "For any leaders that are listening right now, it's key to let you know that it's not about massive changes. So we're not talking about having to change everything about someone's role. Just doing  one task that causes stress just a little bit differently or reducing the amount of time you work against your grain even by 10 or 20 percent, that makes a big difference in satisfaction." 

WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out yesterday's episode, or download it directly using this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52214150/download.mp3You don't have to change who you are to make great decisions. Operate in your own strengths! Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp., joins Decidedly to discuss conation – how people take action based on their innate instincts. KEY TOPICSRecognizing how you define successCapitalizing on your strengthsKnowing the reasons for your actionsTeaching people how to interact with youCONNECT WITH UShttps://decidedlypodcast.com/Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEKathy Kolbe's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Kolbe/author/B01MUH3GG1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThe Wonderlic Test: https://www.wonderlictestprep.com/what-is-the-wonderlic-test CONNECT WITH AMY BRUSKEThe Powered by Instinct podcast: https://poweredbyinstinct.com/Website: https://www.kolbe.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KolbeCorpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/ Amy Bruske is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in a variety of industries, and a Principal and President of Kolbe Corp. Specializing in HR consulting and leadership development, she is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants and is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses around the world. Currently, Amy is publishing a book on successful family owned businesses.Amy was named the Small Business Owner of the year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter in 2012. Amy is also Chairman of the Board for Kolbe's non-profit arm, The Center for Conative Abilities which focuses on research for health and education initiatives. She is a committee chair for the Board of Directors for NAWBO, and a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, the International Women's Forum (Arizona chapter), and the Strategic Coach Program.Amy has mentored countless business leaders over the years. She is currently focused on formal mentorship programs for women business owners and is a community panel member for the Young Entrepreneurs' Academy.Before coming to Kolbe, Amy was a senior leader at Jenny Craig Inc., where she coached and trained franchise owners. She also was the East Coast Divisional Supervisor of Sales Training and an operations specialist. Her early career included assisting major advertising clients with conducting focus groups.Although born in Argentina, Amy considers herself an Arizona native. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. She is married to Jim Bruske, a retired professional baseball player now working in real estate, and has two very active children to keep her busy away from the office. Amy is an avid reader and enjoys keeping fit and dedicating time to children's causes.

You don't have to change who you are to make great decisions. Operate in your own strengths! Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp., joins Decidedly to discuss conation – how people take action based on their innate instincts. KEY TOPICSRecognizing how you define successCapitalizing on your strengthsKnowing the reasons for your actionsTeaching people how to interact with youDON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE FULL EPISODE? Check out tomorrow's episode for the 15-minute highlights of this conversation. Or, use this link to download it directly: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52249114/download.mp3 CONNECT WITH UShttps://decidedlypodcast.com/Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEKathy Kolbe's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Kolbe/author/B01MUH3GG1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThe Wonderlic Test: https://www.wonderlictestprep.com/what-is-the-wonderlic-test CONNECT WITH AMY BRUSKEThe Powered by Instinct podcast: https://poweredbyinstinct.com/Website: https://www.kolbe.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KolbeCorpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/ Amy Bruske is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in a variety of industries, and a Principal and President of Kolbe Corp. Specializing in HR consulting and leadership development, she is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants and is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses around the world. Currently, Amy is publishing a book on successful family owned businesses.Amy was named the Small Business Owner of the year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter in 2012. Amy is also Chairman of the Board for Kolbe's non-profit arm, The Center for Conative Abilities which focuses on research for health and education initiatives. She is a committee chair for the Board of Directors for NAWBO, and a member of the Women Presidents' Organization, the International Women's Forum (Arizona chapter), and the Strategic Coach Program.Amy has mentored countless business leaders over the years. She is currently focused on formal mentorship programs for women business owners and is a community panel member for the Young Entrepreneurs' Academy.Before coming to Kolbe, Amy was a senior leader at Jenny Craig Inc., where she coached and trained franchise owners. She also was the East Coast Divisional Supervisor of Sales Training and an operations specialist. Her early career included assisting major advertising clients with conducting focus groups.Although born in Argentina, Amy considers herself an Arizona native. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. She is married to Jim Bruske, a retired professional baseball player now working in real estate, and has two very active children to keep her busy away from the office. Amy is an avid reader and enjoys keeping fit and dedicating time to children's causes.

In this episode of Powered by Instinct, Amy Bruske and David Kolbe, the President and CEO of Kolbe Corp, respectively, discuss what it means to be an effective leader in modern times. They do so by asking questions every manager should ask themselves: Do you spend the majority of my time working in ways that energize you versus on tasks that drain you?   Do you impose my way of doing things on others?    Do you know how each person on your team solves problems?  Do you know how to strategically group people together to solve problems and get desired results?  Do you effectively help each member of your team minimize stress in their position?   As your company grows, are you confident in your ability to create or redesign roles for the future?   Follow along to see how your answers these essential challenges compare with Amy and David's experiences, and to learn how you can grow as a strengths-based leader! Hosts-at-a-Glance Names: David Kolbe and Amy Bruske What they do: David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp and Amy is the President of Kolbe Corp. Company: Kolbe Corp Noteworthy: Amy is one of Kolbe Corp's three senior master consultants. She is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in various industries. David works to empower individuals, businesses, and non-profits to use conative strengths in the ways they care about most. His combined experiences as a Legislative Director, lawyer, and CEO, while being a husband and father of four, bring an unusually interesting perspective to his work and presentations. Where to find Amy: LinkedIn Where to find David: LinkedIn Podcast Insights 

Finding the right balance between the leaders of your organization is absolutely critical to success, and instinctive strengths play a huge role in that balance. So, how do you ensure that your CEO and COO, can collaborate in a way that propels you towards completing your company's mission? “I realized why people thought I was crazy!” — In this episode of Powered by Instinct, Cameron Herold, the founder of COO Alliance, joins our host Amy Bruske to discuss Kolbe and how taking the assessment changed his perspective on how he approaches diversity of strengths in the work environment. Cameron also discusses company culture, leadership dynamics, and the breakthrough moment when he discovered just how much not understanding the instinctive strengths of others impacted his ability to collaborate with them. Guest-at-a-Glance Name: Cameron Herold What he does: Cameron is the founder of COO Alliance. Company: COO Alliance Noteworthy: Cameron is also the host of the Second in Command Podcast and the author of several books. He is known by the nickname the “CEO Whisperer”. Where to find Cameron: LinkedIn Podcast Insights 

David Kolbe and Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp dive into the details of building a complementary Visionary/Integrator™ Duo.

The Kolbe A™ Index is the only assessment that measures how you naturally take action. Of course, once you've taken the Index, there are several actions you can take to better understand and build on your conative strengths. First of all, you'll want to have an appreciation of what your result means.  So, in this episode of the Powered by Instinct podcast, our host Amy Bruske walks us through the four Action Modes®: Fact Finder, Follow Thru, Quick Start, and Implementor. She explains Kolbe numbers in detail and shares tips to help you better understand your results, and how you can use them going forward. Key Insights  ⚡ All Kolbe A results are positive and equal. It's important to understand that there are no right or wrong Kolbe results. Amy explains, "All results are positive. So, there are no good or bad or right or wrong Kolbe results. All of the results are absolutely positive and equal. So, one person might have an eight in one of Kolbe' Action Modes and another person a two — those are equally positive. So, people have the same amount of mental energy or striving energy to get things done — you are equal to anybody else in your ability to execute." ⚡ Kolbe A is unchanging. Our surroundings or genetics don't determine our instincts. And the same goes for our Kolbe A results. Amy says, "The good part about that is you can know what to count on in yourself and other people. The bad part about that is if you're trying to change your significant other, you can stop now because that is not going to work. There are some things about how people take action that are natural and are not going to change over time." ⚡ There are four Kolbe Action Modes. Kolbe's four Action Modes show how you take action and approach problems. Amy says, "Fact Finder is how you gather and share information. Follow Thru is how you organize or design things. Quick Start is how you deal with risk and uncertainty, and Implementor is how you handle space and tangibles." Episode Highlights  The Fact Finder mode is how you handle information "Fact Finder is how you gather and share information. We all give information; we all receive information. How you do that falls on this continuum from someone who is going to be very specific in that seven through ten range up to someone in the one through three range who is going to simplify." The Follow Thru mode is how you organize and design "Think of this as a continuum from someone who is systematic on the seven through ten range up to someone in the one to three range who is more adaptable. Now, those of you who fall in the seven through ten range in Follow Thru, you do your best problem-solving when you design a plan first, when you absolutely have a system in place for how things get done, and you're the one who naturally gets pleasure out of crossing something off your list." The Quick Start mode is how you handle risk and uncertainty  "Think of it as a continuum from someone who is naturally going to jump in and innovate solutions up to someone who's going to stabilize. And those of you that fall in the seven through ten range, you do your best problem-solving when you can experiment. You jump in, and you try things out." The Implementor mode is how you handle space and tangibles "Think of it as this continuum from someone who is going to naturally build a solution or demonstrate something in three dimensions up to someone who's going to envision or imagine a solution." 

Are you ready to use your natural instincts to improve your business, your team, your career and — your life?! Listen to THIS episode for pro tips that will set you up for sustained success. Welcome to the 10th episode of Powered by Instinct. In the previous nine episodes, we talked with Kolbe experts, CEOs, and entrepreneurs about hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, company culture, and how the Kolbe A™ Index helps improve these processes.  You'll find answers to the following questions, and much more: What is the Kolbe A Index? What assessments should I be taking, and should I combine them with Kolbe? Why should I use Kolbe for hiring? How can Kolbe help me build and maintain an engaged culture? What has Kolbe done for other businesses and individuals, and how can it do the same for me? This episode is chock-full of information, innovation, and insight to help you take your business, your team, and your career to new levels, powered by instincts.  Podcast Insights 

Companies want productive and engaged employees. But not many know when and how to work on employee engagement. First, it is critical to understand that employee engagement depends on their day-to-day role. After all, those who connect with their job are more motivated to work toward the company's goals.  In this episode of Powered by Instinct, Amy Bruske, the President of the Kolbe Corp, joins host Stephanie Clergé to consider what makes for an engaged culture. The two discuss why it is critical to identify employees' strengths and align them with roles within your organization and why employee engagement starts with the hiring process.  Guest-at-a-Glance Name: Amy Bruske What she does: Amy is the President of Kolbe Corp. Company: Kolbe Corp Noteworthy: Amy is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants. She is also in demand for executive coaching and team building by a wide range of businesses worldwide. Where to find Amy: LinkedIn Podcast Insights 

Today, it's not enough to hire the job candidate who interviews the best. If you want a long-term answer, you need to find the best fit for your company and the best fit for the role.  It helps to examine a candidate's resume (education and experience) and evaluate their personality to ensure that the company's values match the candidate's values. But there's a third piece, a dimension often overlooked but as vital as the previous two: how a candidate naturally does things, approaches tasks, analyzes, and completes assignments — the conative part of the mind. In this episode of Powered by Instinct, Amy Bruske, the President of Kolbe Corp, joins our host Eric Herrera to discuss the role Kolbe plays in successful recruitment, hiring strategies, and onboarding, and how to successfully implement the hiring cheat code to reduce the many costs of turnover.  Guest-at-a-Glance Name: Amy Bruske What she does: Amy is the President of Kolbe Corp. Company: Kolbe Corp Noteworthy: Amy is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants. She is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses worldwide. Where to find Amy: LinkedIn Podcast Insights 

Episode SummaryKathy Kolbe's vast experiences led her to believe a simple yet profound statement: Every person on this planet is unique and capable of achieving incredible things.So she developed a theory. And then, she proved it. Kathy is an acclaimed theorist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and educator. She's also the creator of the Kolbe A™ Index, the only valid and reliable assessment tool for measuring an individual's method of operation (MO) within the conative faculty of the brain.In the first episode of the Powered by Instinct podcast, Kathy Kolbe and host Amy Bruske discuss the Kolbe A™ Index, its Action Modes, the benefits such an assessment brings to businesses and schools, and how it can improve our personal and professional lives. Take the Kolbe A Index at Kolbe.comGuest-at-a-Glance

How do you define success was the pivotal question that changed Amy's life. Born in Argentina, then moving to Brazil, and then landing in Arizona, Amy always felt like the odd duck for being a woman wanted to lead and have a professional career. Now, the president of Kolbe Corp., and author, speaker and trainer, Amy discovered that doing things her way and the freedom to be herself became her definition of success. Amy is passionate about helping people, especially helping youth discovering their instinctive talents. She believes that creating these ripples are what will continue to go out and better the pond!

We are joined by Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp., and discussing how to get more out of you!So, how do you navigate life? Perhaps this is a question you've never asked yourself...or maybe you explore and analyze your natural instincts regularly.Amy joins us to talk about how the Kolbe A Index (which is NOT like any assessment you've ever done before!) helps us figure out our own method of operation."Kolbe's four Action Modes are the modern breakthrough in understanding and explaining conation. Kathy Kolbe's key insight was that everyone has a strength in how they operate in each of these Action Modes. Each person's method of operation, or “MO,” is their strength in that area.Your conative mind contains the instincts and innate attributes that define your natural method of operation (MO). When you work in your natural style, you are more productive, more comfortable and more successful. We identify people's instinctive strengths, explain them, analyze how they align with tasks and other people, and offer practical solutions for putting them into practice — from doing better in a job, to team performance, to personal relationships.*****************************************************************Want to do your own Kolbe Assessment? Follow this link to Get More From Yourself Today!: https://www.bareslate.ca/oneconversation*****************************************************************You can find Amy here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybruske/In this episode:0:00 Welcome1:45 Skills vs Talents2:43 Thinking, Feeling, Doing3:45 Follow or Resist?4:08 Do you know WHO you are?5:36 What is the Kolbe Assessment8:00 What happens when you know?9:48 Why we hire people "just like us"11:28 When good advice is irrelevant13:08 What works for you?14:59 Is there a 'right' way?17:14 Dealing with changeSubscribe to our weekly newsletter:

Last week, we heard from the President of Kolbe Corporation, Amy Bruske. We enjoyed that conversation so much, we decided to unpack much of what she had to say on conative strengths.Mark and Bruce addressed the relevance of Kolbe in the business and smaller work teams and that this is an assessment that will have a major impact on your life personally and professionally.

Amy Bruske is the president of Kolbe Corp. She is also the co-author of Business is Business with her step-mother, Kathy Kolbe.Amy discusses a number of topics on the show including an overview of conative instincts, her book, and why teams get stuck.

Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody's different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It can be confusing to lead a diverse team.  But personality is not an unsolvable puzzle. And we've got three powerful tools to help you put it all together.  We've identified three personality assessments that give you a clear understanding of how your team members think, feel, and work. Use these in your business, and you'll never wonder how to motivate your team again. You'll gain an engaged, focused workforce that will bring their best energy to work.   Here's a peek this episode: We reveal our own journey with using personality assessments. Why we use personality assessments in our business.  Why it's more productive to focus on strengths than weaknesses.  How it affects a team member to be free to focus on strengths. We reveal our top five strengths.  How knowing a teammate's strengths helps your working relationship.  A clear, concise description of the Enneagram. How knowing your direct report's profile helps you be a better leader. The best metaphor for leading a diverse team to produce results. Author Ian Cron weighs in on the mistakes leaders can make with personality assessments. Why we don't use the Enneagram in our hiring process.  Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp. answers the question “Why do smart people often have trouble getting things done?” A quick description of the four modes of the Kolbe A Index, which measures how we initiate work. How knowing a person's workstyle helps them excel. How the Kolbe A Index helps you determine whether a person will succeed in the role you're hiring.  What happens when a person is not “hardwired” for the role they're in. Now that you have a handle on these personality instruments, here's what we hope you'll do. Pick one of these and take it yourself. After you become familiar with it, you'll be able to determine when and how to roll it out to your team.  You're going to love this discovery process! Resources from this episode Michael Hyatt & Co. Team StrengthsFinder 2.0 The Narrative Enneagram Kolbe A Index The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton Striving Zones How People Act when Free to be Themselves by Kathy Kolbe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leaders must motivate people. The problem is that everybody’s different, so what inspires one team member may demotivate another. It can be confusing to lead a diverse team.  But personality is not an unsolvable puzzle. And we’ve got three powerful tools to help you put it all together.  We’ve identified three personality assessments that give you a clear understanding of how your team members think, feel, and work. Use these in your business, and you’ll never wonder how to motivate your team again. You’ll gain an engaged, focused workforce that will bring their best energy to work.   Here’s a peek this episode: We reveal our own journey with using personality assessments. Why we use personality assessments in our business.  Why it’s more productive to focus on strengths than weaknesses.  How it affects a team member to be free to focus on strengths. We reveal our top five strengths.  How knowing a teammate’s strengths helps your working relationship.  A clear, concise description of the Enneagram. How knowing your direct report’s profile helps you be a better leader. The best metaphor for leading a diverse team to produce results. Author Ian Cron weighs in on the mistakes leaders can make with personality assessments. Why we don’t use the Enneagram in our hiring process.  Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp. answers the question “Why do smart people often have trouble getting things done?” A quick description of the four modes of the Kolbe A Index, which measures how we initiate work. How knowing a person’s workstyle helps them excel. How the Kolbe A Index helps you determine whether a person will succeed in the role you’re hiring.  What happens when a person is not “hardwired” for the role they’re in. Now that you have a handle on these personality instruments, here’s what we hope you’ll do. Pick one of these and take it yourself. After you become familiar with it, you’ll be able to determine when and how to roll it out to your team.  You’re going to love this discovery process! Resources from this episode Michael Hyatt & Co. Team StrengthsFinder 2.0 The Narrative Enneagram Kolbe A Index The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton Striving Zones How People Act when Free to be Themselves by Kathy Kolbe

This on demand audio is a part of the The Game Changer Network Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Kathy Kolbe. The original live interview was 2/17/17. According to Harvard Business School professor John Davis, family-owned businesses (FOBs) account for approximately 66 percent of all businesses around the world, yet they provide 70 to 90 percent of the global GDP or productive results. They are much more productive than publicly financed corporations and they are also more likely to donate time and talent to philanthropic activities. In their new book, BUSINESS IS BUSINESS: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies, award-winning advisors Kathy Kolbe and Amy Bruske provide a common-sense roadmap through the complex terrain of family businesses. Kathy Kolbe is the global leader in discovering and accessing the power of human instincts. She has done the brain research to prove the relevance of her Kolbe Theory of Conation to individual and organizational success. Kolbe was the first person to connect conative behavior to instinctive drives, which she postulated as the source of the patterns of mental energy commonly known as a person's MO. Amy Bruske is the president of Kolbe Corp and leads seminars for business leaders throughout the world. She was recently named Business Owner of the Year by the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

Amy Bruske is the President of Kolbe Corp and an experienced speaker and executive consultant. If you’re an entrepreneur, female executive, or family business owner, you’re probably already familiar with her awards, books, and speeches. She was named Small Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners. In 2012, Amy was appointed Chairman of the Board for the Center for Conative Abilities. And in 2017, she co-authored the groundbreaking family business guidebook, Business is Business with Kathy Kolbe. Amy is trusted by clients in all industries, ranging from the Department of Defense to Hershey Foods. She’s also worked with State Farm, Samsung, and Intel. In 2017, she was selected as a feature speaker for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband Jim Bruske, a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Together they have two children and two dogs. In this episode, Amy discusses women in business, leadership and her experience working in the family business. She also discusses her future endeavors, including continuing to grow Kolbe Corp.   Guest Offer: To discover your individual natural talent by completing the Kolbe A™ Index, please click http://www.kolbe.com/. If you are currently working in or considering being part of a family business, we encourage you to read the book I co-wrote with the Founder of Kolbe Corp and my stepmother, Kathy Kolbe, Business is Business: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies     TWITTER: @Kolbe_Corp FACEBOOK: @KolbeCorp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/higherperformance WEBSITE: Kolbe.com   To watch this episode go to relentlessmentality.net   Your Host Justin Bayless President & CEO, Bayless Healthcare INSTAGRAM: @JustBayless LINKEDIN: @JustinBayless YOUTUBE: Relentless Mentality  

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with your family members? Truth is, it can be tough. If you’ve ever worked with family, you know that it can sometimes put a strain on the relationship. However, there is hope… In today’s segment, you’ll hear from expert and bestselling author of Business is Business: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies Amy Bruske. Amy is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in a variety of industries, and a Principal and President of Kolbe Corp. Specializing in HR consulting and leadership development, she is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants and is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses around the world. You’ll walk away from this episode with clear and useful advice that will empower you to make the right decisions when considering if you should bring family members into your business. Take advantage of Amy’s unique and time-tested principles so you don’t make the same mistakes countless other business leaders have made over the years when mixing family and business. There are plenty of ways to do this wrong, and a few ways to do it right.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn in this session: The biggest mistakes made from working with family members; [3:30] A helpful checklist to make sure someone is the “Right Fit” in your business; [6:30] Common issues between spouses in business together; [9:00] And more… Resources mentioned on this episode: NEVER miss an episode of Growth To Freedom click HERE to subscribe! Connect with us on Twitter: twitter.com/dan_kuschell Have a question? Send us an email: info[at]growthtofreedom.com www.growthtofreedom.com/145 www.kolbe.com   ********************* Have you struggled with Hiring? Wouldn’t be great to get someone who could bring you more sales, or help you get more off your plate? According to research by Glassdoor, you are 5 times more likely to make a bad hire without a proven process or system for hiring. Bradley Smart estimates the cost of a bad hire between 7 and 24 times of someone’s annual earnings. Factor that a bad hire could cost you between $40k and over $225K, it’s no wonder many business owners shy away from hiring. It’s not your fault and you don’t have to leave it to chance. Get your copy of the Free Ultimate Hiring Blueprint Today. Go here for your copy right now. This show brought to you by Done for You Solutions. Outsourcing doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re looking for customer service, optimizing your website, or a virtual assistant to help with reporting, data, or research, Done for You Solutions can help. I’ve used Done for You Solutions for years and they help simplify. Click here to learn more and let the founder Ric Thompson know that you heard about him from our show. Genius Network is the place high level entrepreneurs go for collaboration, contribution, and connections not available anywhere else. Members get strategies for exponential growth and opportunities for deal making, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and more. Membership is by application only. Click here to learn more. I was one of the original members when Joe started it in 2007 and today I get to help grow the company in my current role. You can also learn more about the Genius Network Annual Event here – which is the one time per year the group is opened to non-members. *********************

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I really want to grow and scale my business, but I need to spend more of my time doing the things I’m good at and that I love to do?” Do you find yourself constantly looking for that partner or team member who can come in and compliment your strengths so you can use your time and energy more effectively? In today’s segment, you’ll hear from expert and bestselling author of Business is Business: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies, Amy Bruske. Amy is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, associations, and entrepreneurial organizations in a variety of industries, and a Principal and President of Kolbe Corp. Specializing in HR consulting and leadership development. She is one of the company's three Senior Master Consultants and is also in demand for executive coaching and team building for a wide range of businesses around the world. You’ll walk away from this episode with key insights and tools that will equip you to use your time more effectively, play to your strengths, and build a collaborative work environment.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn in this session: The 4 quadrants of the Kolbe process; [4:00] Common benefits of using the Kolbe process; [14:00] Myths and misunderstandings around hiring; [16:30] And more… Resources mentioned on this episode: NEVER miss an episode of Growth To Freedom click HERE to subscribe! Connect with us on Twitter: twitter.com/dan_kuschell Have a question? Send us an email: info[at]growthtofreedom.com www.growthtofreedom.com/144 www.kolbe.com   ********************* Want to get more clients, grow, and scale your business? We show business owners how to implement automated sales, marketing and hiring systems so you can have a bigger impact, reach, and contribution. Go here for our free video training now at: http://www.championbusinessblueprint.com Have you struggled with Hiring? Wouldn’t be great to get someone who could bring you more sales, or help you get more off your plate? According to research by Glassdoor, you are 5 times more likely to make a bad hire without a proven process or system for hiring. Bradley Smart estimates the cost of a bad hire between 7 and 24 times of someone’s annual earnings. Factor that a bad hire could cost you between $40k and over $225K, it’s no wonder many business owners shy away from hiring. It’s not your fault and you don’t have to leave it to chance. Get your copy of the Free Ultimate Hiring Blueprint Today. Go here for your copy right now. This show brought to you by Done for You Solutions. Outsourcing doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re looking for customer service, optimizing your website, or a virtual assistant to help with reporting, data, or research, Done for You Solutions can help. I’ve used Done for You Solutions for years and they help simplify. Click here to learn more and let the founder Ric Thompson know that you heard about him from our show. Genius Network is the place high level entrepreneurs go for collaboration, contribution, and connections not available anywhere else. Members get strategies for exponential growth and opportunities for deal making, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and more. Membership is by application only. Click here to learn more. I was one of the original members when Joe started it in 2007. You can also learn more about the Genius Network Annual Event here – which is the one time per year the group is opened to non-members. *********************

Amy Bruske is an internationally renowned author, sales trainer and keynote speaker. She's the president of Kolbe Corp, a top level consulting firm that helps family owned businesses around the globe achieve optimal efficiency, increase profitability and enhance corporate and personal success. Amy rose from humble beginnings at the Jenny Craig corporation to become a divisional supervisor responsible for sales training and operations for different regions in the USA.  She transitioned to Kolbe to help lead the company's sales and sales training efforts. Over the years her responsibilities and profile grew and today she serves as a key member  of the executive team. She's the co-author of BUSINESS IS BUSINESS: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies and is a highly sought after keynote speaker helping business leaders around the world. She was recently named Business Owner of the Year by the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). In this episode we discuss Amy's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she's overcome, what it's like working in a family owned business (her step-mom, noted entrepreneur and thought leader Kathy Kolbe founded the company) and lots more.            

Does Family Business Matter?You may be surprised: According to Forbes: Family businesses generate over 50% of the US Gross National Product. On this episode we will look at Business and Family, are they two things that have to be kept separate or can they actually work together without it ending up looking like another version of “The Godfather”? If you are from the world of Family Business you have no doubt been faced with that moment of what might be “perceived” as nepotism. That moment where someone has to decide whether the family member who wants into the business is the right move for the business, for that matter if it’s the right move for the family and could it be good for one and not the other. Well our guests today don’t just have an opinion about this they have a family business and what’s more, they have the research and technology for you to find out if your sister, brother, cousin or any relative should even be allowed near your business. KATHY KOLBE is the global leader in discovering and accessing the power of human instincts. She has done the brain research to prove the relevance of her Kolbe Theory of Conation to individual and organizational success. Kathy is the creator of the world renowned Kolbe Index which validates an individual's natural talents, and instinctive method of operation (M.O.) through which you are enabled to be at your most productive. I know because I’ve done it and used the test as part of our hiring process, and it was eye opening to say the least. AMY BRUSKE is the president of Kolbe Corp and leads seminars for business leaders throughout the world. She was recently named Business Owner of the Year by the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Kathy and Amy are both award-winning consultants and advisors to over 3,000 family-owned businesses, as well as to Fortune 500 companies, and both are also sought-after speakers. As mother and daughter, working together for more than two decades, Kathy and Amy have personally experienced every situation discussed in their brand new book: Business is Business… Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies. Find out more at: http://BusinessIsBusinessBook.com To find out more about hiring Dov Baron as a speaker or strategist for your organization: http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speaking.Remember you can now also find us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you tune into podcasts.And on traditional radio stations across the US every Monday and Thursday on: 99.5 FM & 1520 AM Las Vegas102.1 FM & 1640 AM Lancaster, Philadelphia87.9 FM & 810 AM Macon, Georgia 92.1 FM & 1630 AM Tampa, Florida97.7 The Villages, Florida96.3 FM Boulder, Colorado90.3 FM Milwaukee, Wisconsin 94.7 FM Pittsburg, Philadelphia87.9 FM Colorado Springs, ColoradoAnd NOW LIVE on 96.7FM WASHINGTON, DC and on 96.7FM covering THE WASHINGTON DC & QUANTICO area.Also, look for us on ROKU TV where there are 100K subscribers. If you are a regular listener, then a big thank-you to you for making us the #1 podcast globally for Fortune 500 listeners! And with a potential reach of 2.5 to 3 million listeners for every show, we’re honored and grateful to be cited in INC.com as The #1 Podcast To Make You a Better Leader See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Bruske, co-author of Business is Business: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies, knows exactly what it takes to uphold a family business. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Amy and Shannon Waller discuss why family businesses are a unique type of team. The post An Interview With Amy Bruske appeared first on Your Team Success.

Amy Bruske, author of BUSINESS IS BUSINESS: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies, is the president of Kolbe Corp and leads seminars for business leaders throughout the world. She was recently named Business Owner of the Year by the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). What you’ll learn about in this episode Amy’s background and the goals of Kolbe Corp How Amy marries business with human behavior studies Why being “the smartest person in the room” doesn’t always yield productivity The definition of “conative” How the conative part of the mind can be used as a model for success Why you should focus more on the end result than the process whenever possible The recipe for “analysis paralysis” and how to avoid it Why people fail in organizational training courses How running a business is similar to parenting Amy’s prioritization techniques Why it’s important to measure mental energy rather than time When to say “no” Amy’s daily habits for achieving success and reducing stress What to aim for as an entrepreneur Why “good advice” can be harmful How to best connect with Amy: Book: “Business is Business: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies” Website: www.kolbe.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmyKBruske

In this episode Josh spends time with Amy Bruske, President of Kolbe Corp.  They discuss family businesses, the advantages and disadvantages of being in business with family, and some tips on how to transition a family member out of the business when the time comes.

Feb 23rd - Renie Cavallari, Erik Davis, Amy Bruske, Marc Malkin, Dan Cohan

Feb 23rd - Renie Cavallari, Erik Davis, Amy Bruske, Marc Malkin, Dan Cohan

Episode 91 - Amy Bruske discusses the book Business is Business and ways to overcome the unique challenges of a family-owned businesses. Working with family complicates the already daunting task of owning a business. Amy outlines steps we can take to strike the difficult balance between lifelong relationships and operating a sustainable and successful business. Stay tuned after the interview for five action items and hear bonus comments from Amy. Host, Kevin Craine  Everyday-MBA.com

 BUSINESS IS BUSINESS: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies by Kathy Kolbe This on demand audio is a part of the The Game Changer Network Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Kathy Kolbe. The original live interview was 2/17/17. According to Harvard Business School professor John Davis, family-owned businesses (FOBs) account for approximately 66 percent of all businesses around the world, yet they provide 70 to 90 percent of the global GDP or productive results. They are much more productive than publicly financed corporations and they are also more likely to donate time and talent to philanthropic activities. In their new book, BUSINESS IS BUSINESS: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies, award-winning advisors Kathy Kolbe and Amy Bruske provide a common-sense roadmap through the complex terrain of family businesses. Kathy Kolbe is the global leader in discovering and accessing the power of human instincts. She has done the brain research to prove the relevance of her Kolbe Theory of Conation to individual and organizational success. Kolbe was the first person to connect conative behavior to instinctive drives, which she postulated as the source of the patterns of mental energy commonly known as a person's MO. Amy Bruske is the president of Kolbe Corp and leads seminars for business leaders throughout the world. She was recently named Business Owner of the Year by the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Their website is http://kolbe.com/ To order the book click HERE