Lessons in Conative Excellence, Part II

Kolbe Corp annually honors the organizations that display exceptional creativity and leadership when it comes to the use of conation and Kolbe Wisdom™. The award honoring organizational leadership in building conative excellence, called the Kolbe Enterprise Award, is our way of signaling that a strengths-based business is doing incredible work using their knowledge of instinctive strengths and application of that knowledge. 

In this episode of Powered by Instinct, host Toby Phillips engages with Kolbe Certified™ Consultants representing two of the finalists for the Kolbe Enterprise Award and dives into the integration of the Kolbe System™ within their organizations. The episode features insightful conversations with Shara Wokal and Clare Willson from Riff Creative, along with Hillary Snyder from Riverstone Communities. They all discuss their experiences and strategies in implementing the Kolbe principles for organizational development and team building, the impact Kolbe has had within throughout their organization and for their clients, and where they see their future with Kolbe. 

If you’re interested in learning what Kolbe can do for your organization and how you can be a part of it, this episode is an invaluable resource with a ton of practical ideas to help take your business to the next level. 

Host: Toby Phillips (7464)

Guest-at-a-Glance 

💡 Guests: Shara Wokal (8771); Clare Willson (9234); Hillary Snyder (7634)

💡Companies: Riff_; Riverstone Communities 

💡Noteworthy: Shara Wokal: Chief Financial Officer and Chief HR Officer at Riff Creative; 

Clare Willson: Executive Coach and Team Strategist at Riff Creative; Hillary Snyder: Chief Human Resources Officer at Riverstone Communities, Kolbe Certified Consultant since 2019. 

💡Where to find: Shara: LinkedIn; Clare: LinkedIn; Hillary: LinkedIn

Embracing Team Diversity Through Kolbe Wisdom™: 

Organizations use the Kolbe System™ to embrace and leverage the diverse strengths within a team. Clare Willson speaks about Riff Creative's journey with Kolbe, emphasizing how Kolbe Wisdom has been integral to building their team and company culture. This approach has enabled them to appreciate varied problem-solving methods and foster a deep respect for each team member's unique contributions. The insight here is the value of understanding and utilizing diverse talents within a team for enhanced collaboration and productivity. 

Kolbe's Role in Building Trust and Mutual Respect: 

 Trivial incidents, like a misplaced bottle of Windex, can be opportunities to build trust and mutual respect in a team. Shara Wokal shares an anecdote about how such an incident led to a better understanding of team dynamics and preferences. This example underlines how seemingly minor events can reinforce team cohesion and understanding when viewed through the lens of Kolbe's principles. It shows the importance of nurturing a team culture that values every member's perspective and approach to problem-solving. 

Operational Efficiency Through Understanding Team Dynamics: 

 Hillary Snyder discusses how Kolbe has been instrumental in improving operational efficiency. By fostering a deeper understanding of team dynamics, Kolbe has enabled them to handle challenges more effectively and maintain a high level of customer service. This insight underscores the tangible bottom-line benefits of implementing Kolbe methodologies, such as increased productivity and efficiency in team operations.