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 - https://www.eosworldwide.com/
💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjdube/
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.
💜 Boredom can lead to disengagement just as much as stress.
💜 A leadership team is only as good as their middle management.
💜 Visionaries and integrators must present a united front.
💜 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. There's actually proof and research behind that's what you need to have a successful team. And that is why Kolby 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:
00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:44 - Meet the Host and Today's Topic
01:19 - Introducing the Guest: CJ Duvet
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
32:28 - Challenges and Lessons Learned
35:35 - Advocating for Individual Strengths
38:33 - Effective Team Communication
41:19 - Final Thoughts and Resources
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