Leadership starts with self-awareness—but most assessments only tell part of the story. In this episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, to explore the conative side of the human mind—the part that drives how we take action.

David explains the difference between thinking, feeling, and doing, and how the Kolbe A™ Index reveals your natural patterns for solving problems and taking initiative. Together, Darrin and David discuss:

• The four Action Modes—Fact Finder, Follow Through, Quick Start, and Implementer—and what each reveals about how you get things done
• Why diverse conative strengths make teams more effective
• How understanding these instincts improves hiring and collaboration
• Darrin’s own Kolbe A™ results (4-4-7-4) and what they say about his leadership style
• The connection between conation, culture, and AI in modern organizations

Whether you’re leading a school district, a company, or a small team, this conversation will help you leverage what comes naturally—so you can do more, more naturally.

Connect with David Kolbe & Kolbe Corp:

🔗 Website – Kolbe.com

🔗 Learn More – Do More, More Naturally

💼 LinkedIn – David Kolbe | Kolbe Corp LinkedIn

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Connect with Dr. Darrin Peppard:

🌐 Road to Awesome | LinkedIn

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