The Fact Finder Episode: How You Gather and Share Information

03/14/24 • 34 min

Everyone has natural ways in which they take action. These are measured in four areas — Fact Finder, Follow Thru, Quick Start, and Implementor — called Kolbe Action Modes®.

In this episode, Kolbe experts Stephanie Clergé, Eric Herrera, and Nicole Loucks break down the Fact Finder Action Mode and discuss the different strengths within it, such as specifying, simplifying, and explaining. They provide coaching tips for each strength and address common misconceptions.

They also explore how different Fact Finder strengths can work together in a workplace setting and how you can maximize your Fact Finder strength for more productivity, better communication, and improved collaboration.

Join three Kolbe experts as they delve deep (and also provide an overview and essential facts) into the Fact Finder Action Mode and learn how different people naturally gather and share information.

Hosts:

💡 Names: Stephanie Clergé (8363), Eric Herrera (5392), and Nicole Loucks (5824),

💡What they do:

Stephanie is Kolbe’s VP of People and Product Development.

Eric is Kolbe’s VP of Sales.

Nicole is Kolbe’s VP of Training, as well as VP of Education and Youth Programs.

💡Company: Kolbe Corp

💡 Where to find them: Kolbe.com

Takeaways

Fact Finder measures the instinctive need to probe and the way we gather and share information.

Behavior ranges from gathering detailed information and documenting strategies to simplifying and clarifying options.

This Action Mode deals with detail and complexity, providing the perspective of the past.

There are a wide variety of strengths across this Action Mode, all of which are equally vital.

Key Quotes

“Just because two people have the same strength or even the exact same number, doesn’t mean they will act the same way. It's going to play out differently because of three parts of the mind.”

Eric Herrera

“It's good to remember that we have in a general population, just as many Initiating seven, eight, nines and tens in Fact Finder as we do one through threes in Fact Finder. It’s important to get out into the world and see the variety that's out there and help all children find places where they can be successful.”

Nicole Loucks

“When you get your Kolbe A Index result, you get four numbers. People do tend to sometimes focus on the first one, cause it's the first one, or they focus on one that is their longest line, but all four of your strengths are just as important.”

Stephanie Clergé

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kolbe Corp and Action Modes®

01:23 Understanding Kolbe and the Cognitive Part of the Mind

02:58 Exploring the Fact Finder Action Mode

05:35 Coaching Initiating Fact Finders

06:28 Coaching Simplifying Fact Finders

23:23 Working Together with Different Fact Finder Strengths

29:51 Working Together with the Same Fact Finder Strengths

33:08 Common Misconceptions about Fact Finder

37:04 Importance of Looking at All Four Strengths

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Find the freedom to be yourself by taking the Kolbe ATM Index or The Student Aptitude Quiz for the youth in your life.

Everyone has natural ways in which they take action. These are measured in four areas — Fact Finder, Follow Thru, Quick Start, and Implementor — called Kolbe Action Modes®.

Join three Kolbe experts as they delve deep (and also provide an overview and essential facts) into the Fact Finder Action Mode and learn how different people naturally gather and share information.

Hosts:

💡 Names: Stephanie Clergé (8363), Eric Herrera (5392), and Nicole Loucks (5824),

💡What they do:

Stephanie is Kolbe’s VP of People and Product Development.

Eric is Kolbe’s VP of Sales.

Nicole is Kolbe’s VP of Training, as well as VP of Education and Youth Programs.

💡Company: Kolbe Corp

💡 Where to find them: Kolbe.com

Takeaways

Fact Finder measures the instinctive need to probe and the way we gather and share information.

Behavior ranges from gathering detailed information and documenting strategies to simplifying and clarifying options.

This Action Mode deals with detail and complexity, providing the perspective of the past.

There are a wide variety of strengths across this Action Mode, all of which are equally vital.

Key Quotes

“Just because two people have the same strength or even the exact same number, doesn’t mean they will act the same way. It's going to play out differently because of three parts of the mind.”

Eric Herrera

Nicole Loucks

Stephanie Clergé

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kolbe Corp and Action Modes®

01:23 Understanding Kolbe and the Cognitive Part of the Mind

02:58 Exploring the Fact Finder Action Mode

05:35 Coaching Initiating Fact Finders

06:28 Coaching Simplifying Fact Finders

23:23 Working Together with Different Fact Finder Strengths

29:51 Working Together with the Same Fact Finder Strengths

33:08 Common Misconceptions about Fact Finder

37:04 Importance of Looking at All Four Strengths

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Find the freedom to be yourself by taking the Kolbe ATM Index or The Student Aptitude Quiz for the youth in your life.

Previous Episode

Next-Level Leadership – Using Kolbe to Help Executives Thrive and Build Dream Teams

Nobody is asked to make more decisions, more difficult decisions, or more important decisions than executives. So anything that gives leaders an upper hand in making those decisions more efficiently and effectively is pure gold. Enter our guests: Susan Spritz Myers and Whitney Capps. Susan and Whitney are both incredible leadership coaches who know how to help executives achieve amazing results and build remarkable teams. In this episode, they discuss the impact of knowing your MO (Modus Operandi) and how it can shape your personal and professional life. They share specific case studies of how they used Kolbe to help clients solve major problems through understanding their strengths and working together more effectively. They also discuss the importance of building teams with diverse strengths and using a whole person approach to company culture. If you’re a leader (or you work with them), listening to this episode will lead to great things and high-performing teams!
Host: Eric Herrera (5392)

Guests-at-a-Glance

💡 Names: Susan Spritz Myers (4392) and Whitney Capps (8562)

💡What they do: Whitney has experience coaching a variety of leaders and specializes in emerging leaders, law and government, tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders and activists. Susan provides executive coaching and team development to CEOs, business owners, VPs, senior-level leaders and teams of mid-market companies.

💡Companies: Susan Spritz Myers, LLC and ClearSpace

💡 Where to find them: https://susanspritzmyers.com/ and https://clearspace.net/

Takeaways

Knowing your MO can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life, providing clarity and confidence in decision-making.
Kolbe assessments can help individuals and teams understand their strengths and work together more effectively.
Building diverse teams and being intentional in leadership development are key to creating high-performing teams.
Self-awareness, trust, and collaboration are essential for success in team dynamics.

Key Quotes from Our Guests

“I have two children and I gave them Index A when they were in high school. One is graduated, one is in graduate school for physical therapy. But the fact that they got to do college or make choices based on knowing that MO I feel like is the best thing I ever did for them.” - Susan Spritz-Myers

“There's opportunity for the short term and long term with Kolbe. Whether you have your results or not, just understanding that those striving instincts are at play for yourself and for others can really be life-changing. And what I think we've been able to leverage is we don't just stop there.” - Whitney Capps

“If we have autonomy and freedom and psychological safety, we are much more likely to be engaged at work. And Kolbe is a huge part of helping an organization, helping an individual, helping a leader, make sure that people feel like they can be themselves.” - Whitney Capps

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:11 Impact of Knowing Your MO

02:14 Personal Impact of Kolbe

03:23 Impact of Kolbe on Leadership Teams

08:32 Building a Relationship with a Law Firm Client

13:23 Understanding and Leveraging Different MOs

16:36 Supporting Individuals in Teams

22:25 Looking at the Whole Person

26:21 Shifting Roles and Responsibilities

29:40 Opportunities with Kolbe

32:58 Building High Perfo

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Find the freedom to be yourself by taking the Kolbe ATM Index or The Student Aptitude Quiz for the youth in your life.

Next Episode

Culture is Everything: Tackle the Most Pressing People Issues in Your Business

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

💡 Name: Kelly Knight (7752)

💡What she does: As President/Integrator of EOS® Worldwide, Kelly helps provide entrepreneurs with simple concepts and practical tools to drive results for their businesses. Kelly is also an official member of the Forbes Business Council.

💡Company: EOS Worldwide

💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn

💡 Author of New Book: People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture

Takeaways

People are central to the success of any business.
Using Kolbe’s RightFitTM Hiring Solution, and open-ended questions can help in hiring the right people.
Building an intentional culture requires thoughtfulness and dedication.
Balancing challenge and skill is crucial for employee development. Create an open and honest environment for employees to express their concerns and feelings.
Practice heart-centered leadership and prioritize genuine care and concern for others.
Have courageous conversations and make decisions that serve the greater good of the organization and individuals.
Read 'People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture' to learn about creating intentional cultures and access the resources available.

Key Quotes from Kelly

“When you see really spectacular cultures where people are loving what they do and thriving and companies are growing and you can see the kind of impact they’re making on the world, that didn’t just happen by accident.”

"Getting the most out of people really requires that you're showing up with that genuine caring concern. I always say, please do not become a manager or leader if you don't have genuine love for people."

"There are a couple really key things that we do across the board no matter what seat we're hiring for. And one of those is Kolbe. Kolbe has been absolutely instrumental every single hire."

Chapters

02:16 The Importance of People in Business

04:06 Common Problems in Companies Running on EOS

05:30 The Role of Values in Hiring

06:50 Key Tools for Hiring and Building Teams

08:19 The Importance of Culture in Business

10:14 Balancing Results and Culture

11:32 The Role of Love in Leadership

12:51 Building an Intentional Culture

14:59 The Importance of Strengths and Fit in Roles

16:19 Balancing Skill and Challenge in Roles

19:33 The Role of Heart-Centered Leadership