Episode 82

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12th Mar 2025

How David Kolbe Thinks About Doing More - More Naturally

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange welcomes David Kolbe, CEO and Chief Visionary of Colby Corp, for an engaging conversation on understanding human performance through instinctive strengths. Dive into the concept of conative strengths and learn how they play a crucial role in driving personal and professional success. David shares invaluable insights on how tapping into your natural instincts can lead to greater efficiency and fulfillment. Explore the three parts of the mind—thinking, feeling, and doing—and discover practical tips to align these components for optimal performance. Whether you're searching for ways to scale yourself or seeking strategies to capitalize on your strengths, this episode is filled with transformative ideas to reshape how you think and lead.

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David Kolbe Resources:
Website: https://www.kolbe.com/
Book: Do More More Naturally - https://amzn.to/3QWuT8n
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kolbe-b352a99/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCVhmJu0EDKb2xmeAvzhh5mg
Podcast: https://poweredbyinstinct.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KolbeCorp

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  • (00:00) - Rebelling Against One-Size-Fits-All Advice
  • (03:44) - Trust Your Instincts Over Trends
  • (08:40) - "Three Centers of Intelligence"
  • (09:33) - Seeking Emotional Awareness and Acceptance
  • (14:52) - Parenting: Managing Expectations and Communication
  • (16:34) - Adapting Family Dynamics and Roles
  • (19:51) - Balancing Innovation and Stability
  • (24:56) - Diverse Teams Enhance Productivity
  • (28:34) - "The Missing Element in Promotion"
  • (30:50) - Integrating Mind's Three Dimensions
  • (33:17) - Leadership: Passion, Alignment, and Balance
  • (36:56) - "Optimize Productivity Naturally"
  • (41:25) - Balancing Leadership and Family Priorities
  • (44:38) - Embrace Your Natural Workflow
  • (46:53) - "Engagement Transforms Leadership"
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How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange
Discover the secrets to impactful leadership with How Leaders Think, hosted by Kenny Lange.
Discover the secrets to impactful leadership with How Leaders Think, hosted by Kenny Lange. This podcast is your go-to resource for insights from top leaders across various industries. Each episode delves into the minds of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and thought leaders to uncover strategies for personal and professional growth.

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- The intersection of personal growth and spirituality

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Kenny Lange

Kenny Lange helps faith-forward founders scale organizations without losing their soul, their people, or their mission.

After selling his first company and helping an agency nearly double revenue, Kenny discovered that scaling success can be just as hard as finding it. He's the creator of Lead to Scale™—a proven approach that guides leaders from chaos to Predictable Success.

Kenny hosts How Leaders Think, a globally top 10% podcast named a 2025 "must-listen" by MSN. His clients say he "cuts through the noise" and helps teams move from status meetings to strategic conversations.

Beyond business, Kenny and his wife Rebekah are on a mission to positively impact 10,000 kids by 2033.