Perfectly Obstinate People
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Word of the Day: Conation!
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-years of hard work seems to be paying off for Kathy Kolbe today, as her efforts of bringing awareness to conation are paying off. On Thursday, O...
Lessons in Poker
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There have been many lessons that contributed to Kathy Kolbe's understanding of human behavior. However, not all are so obvious. On this episode of Pe...
Empathy
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe examines the role empathy plays in working and learning environments. Kolbe touches on how ...
Self-Advocacy
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find and keep the freedom to be ourself? It's an ongoing journey and varies for everyone. On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kat...
Obstinance in Who You Are
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout life we are told there is a "right" and "wrong" way to do things. While contrarily being told that we are all individuals, making it hard t...
Understanding Trust Part 2
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is a topic that takes more than one podcast to cover. On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe leans further into the relation...
Understanding Trust
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is at the forefront of all things in life. Trust to dare, to move forward, to create and build, to develop relationships, to feel comfortable an...
Gifted Education
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are social, academic, and personal obstacles inherent to youth, and when you add other features like giftedness, things can get complicated. How...
Striving at The Mastery Level
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone exceptionally great at what they do? We all know people who go above and beyond the standard to become the best in their field. Is ...
Conative Burnout
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At one point our another, each of us reaches a point of burning out. The solution is often simpler than we think. On this episode of Perfectly Obstina...
Synergy On The Court
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the Phoenix Suns contending for a National Championship, Kathy Kolbe reflects on her time working with the team. Listen in to hear about her expe...
Choosing Partners
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Be it in school, work, or your personal life we all must make the hard decision of choosing who to partner with. There is much more to this decision t...
The Conasium Episode
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Conasium is to the mind what a gymnasium is to the body. On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe covers everything you need to kn...
Dealing With Loss of Creativity?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has your creative energy been depleted, now more than ever? You are not alone. On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People Kathy shares why those me...
Hierarchy
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe explores the Kolbe Hierarchy ™ of Human Effort. Why do some highly capable people not per...
ADHD
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe weighs in on the widely discussed topic of ADHD. Backed by her years of research, she discu...
Synergy
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a situation with high performing people who could not unify and work well together? On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate Peopl...
The Kolbe B and C Report
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe explores the overlooked and underutilized facets of the Kolbe Theory - explaining the histo...
Self-Efficacy Part Two
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe revisits the concept of self-efficacy and discusses what it means to employ it. Listen in t...
The Beginning of Something New
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe begins to shift the direction of conversation towards the intricacies of the Kolbe Theory a...
Work-Life Balance
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe shares with listeners her thoughts on the idyllic work-life balance and visits the idea tha...
The Kolbe Creative Process
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is creativity and how do we tap into it? In this episode, Kathy discusses the Kolbe Creative Process and why art requires all 3 parts of the mind...
Self-Efficacy
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is self-efficacy and how does it impact our lives? Kathy Kolbe discusses how important having belief in your own abilities is and how knowing you...
Conflict Resolution With One Simple Phrase
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people are upset, the words they use rarely identify the issues and needs at the heart of the problem. Listen in to this episode of Perfectly Obs...
Kathy Kolbe's Theory of Managing People
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Implementing management theories is much more complex than what meets the eye. Many of the theories popularized in the early to mid 1900s were far fro...
Passion Driven Work
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe gives insight into how she never wanted to be a business woman but could not stop herself f...
How A Father's Work Inspired A Young Girl To Change The World
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe shares her perspective of what it was like helping her father, E.F. Wonderlic, develop The ...
Learning From Your Mistakes
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every high-level professional comes face to face with adversity - and they don't always walk away feeling like they won. In this episode of Perfectly ...
A Theorists Journey to Acceptance
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe details the process of convincing people to believe her work was real before she ever sold ...
Overcoming Fear
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe shares a conversation with Dynamynd team member Justice Keane about overcoming fear and how...
The Four Initiating Zones
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Of Perfectly Obstinate People, Kathy Kolbe shares a conversation with team member Justice Keane about the proper ways to treat people ...
From a Parent's Perspective
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So, you want to get started using Kolbe Theory with youth? Kathy Kolbe and Nicole Loucks, VP of Dynamynd, Inc. discuss their experiences of working w...
Gratitude in The Face of Adversity
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and Dynamynd team member Justice Keane share a conversation on the topic of gratitude. Gratitude is tied with empowerment and success. To ...
Finding Harmony Through Hardship
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathy Kolbe talks to Justice Keane. A 22-year-old Dynamynd Employee with a uniquely hard upbringing. Listen to the inspiring story of...
Do You Know The Importance of Downtime?
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bret Loucks and Kathy Kolbe discuss different types of downtime. Whether it's watching stupid TV, reading a book, or even sleeping everyone can benefi...
Teaching At Its Best
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Peacock is an art teacher at Saguaro Highschool. She is extremely unique because she has implemented Kolbe Theory in her classroom. This mean...
Starting Over with Kolbe
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Walter Buga shares many of the same experiences of those who are forced to work against their grain in today's school system. Kathy Kolbe and Walter d...
Starting Over With the 5 Rules
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Gulyas is the creator of https://humanworks8.com/. He and Kathy Kolbe discuss how applying the 5 Rules of Problem Solving changed his life for t...
Secrets to the Non-Verbal Kolbe Assessment
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and Bret Loucks discuss the Kolbe Creativity Cubes™ Non-Verbal Assessment. It is one of the most unique and versatile assessments, with ...
A Story of Self Discovery
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reese Jones, a 19-year old Kolbe Certified™ Consultant, shares his journey with Kathy Kolbe. He left high school at 17 to get his GED and transition...
How Art Is in the MO of Everyone
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're painting a picture, sketching, or composing your next masterpiece, your MO will manifest itself. In this episode Bret Loucks and Kathy...
Do Twins Share DNA and MOs?
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe shares her thoughts on twins and conation. She answers a huge question "Does your MO have anything to do with you genes?". After interacti...
Old School Number Crunching with Bob Keim
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Keim carries a hefty Ph.D. in Technology Information Systems. He is a key player of many major developments in technology and conation. In this ep...
Don't Be a Clutter Judger
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathy Kolbe and Bret Loucks discuss clutter. If you are a clutterer, you've surely been discouraged in educational environments, at wo...
The Perils of Gifted Education
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On August 27th, the task force assigned to desegregate the New York City school system recommended the elimination of gifted and talented programs. Ki...
Finally She Explains Them: 5 Rules for Trusting Your Guts
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and Nicole Loucks discuss the 5 Rules for Trusting Your Guts and how you can apply them to your life. These 5 rules are the secrets to usi...
Everything is Nothing
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How important is conative synergy? In this episode, Kathy covers what went wrong or right in some of the largest companies in the world. She highlight...
Why I Do What I Do: Life-Saving Impact
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire and Charles Tietgen share the life saving impact that came from learning Claire's M.O. In school, Claire battled against a learning disability ...
From Entry Level to Director at Strategic Coach
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Waller is a Director at Strategic Coach who develops innovative strategies for successful entrepreneurial teamwork. Listen to how learning h...
How to Successfully Advocate for Your Own Health Needs
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When do you trust your doctor over your instincts? Michele was diagnosed with cancer at 25 years old. Through being obstinate and trusting her guts, s...
A Young Producer Fast-Tracking into the Music Industry
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What was your high school job? For Jack Kolbe it was being a self-taught music producer. Instead of flipping burgers he was getting paid to produce mu...
Wisdom of Being an Obstinate Parent
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Melious and Kathy Kolbe discuss the difficulties her son is facing in today's school system and some great advice to help him succeed. Emily is ...
Succeeding in Life Without a Plan
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Kesselman is an accountant, attorney, and much more. As a natural innovator, he has collected an array of different careers and hobbies. Listen...
The Difference Between Being a Quick Start and Being an Introvert
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and Bret Loucks discuss one of the most common assumptions in Kolbe Theory. Does being an initiating Quick Start really make you an extrov...
What Is It Like to Go to College at Age 14?
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe interviews Annapurna Chitnavis, an extremely bright biochemistry graduate. She not only got her bachelors degree in biochemistry, but she ...
Should an MLB Pitcher Trust His Instincts or His Coach?
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe interviews former MLB pitcher, Jim Bruske. He shares his experience of making it to the Major Leagues. He is an inspiring example of why y...
Exposing Arrogant Attitude Disability
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe discusses the biggest block to learning, arrogance. There's a big difference between being obstinate and being arrogant. One defines the s...
If Only I'd Known Sooner
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and the Dynamynd, Inc. team share their experiences in school and family. They share the eye-opening effects of learning your MO for the f...
Purposes of Procrastination
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and the Dynamynd team come together and discuss procrastination. We all do it and we all do it differently. Today we talk about the many w...
A Dreamer's Dream
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe interviews Yael Balbuena Basto, a bright, student advocate, and DACA recipient. Yael was born in Mexico but moved to the U.S. at the age o...
Why We Need Facilitators
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy interviews her grandson, CJ Bruske, a true Facilitator. CJ explains what life is like as a Facilitator by bringing up examples from past experie...
Never Say Die When it Comes to Improving Healthcare
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth McNamee is a consultant and Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Elizabeth is especially skilled in consensus build...
Why Actions Speak Louder than IQ
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and Sterling Loucks, discuss some common misconceptions about Fact Finders. They get rid of the myth that knowing more facts means a highe...
Removing the Stigmas of ADHD
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and, Dr. Ned Hallowell, a New York Times Bestseller and ADHD expert give their views on ADHD.
Behind the Scenes Look at the Harvard Interview Process
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe and, Harvard alumna, Kay Corbin go behind the scenes of the Harvard interview process. What kinds of things do Harvard interviewers look f...
Eavesdropping on Kathy & David Kolbe - Getting into Relationships
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy talks with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp. David explains the new "Takes Two" program for intimate partner relationships. They also discuss thei...
On Memory, Learning and Memorization
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy talks with Sterling Loucks, Vice President of Dynamynd, Inc. about being obstinate in learning your way. She offers tips to help you memorize a...
A Candid Conversation with Brian Burkhart (Part 2)
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode we talked about being obstinate in business. Now, join Brian Burkhart and Kathy Kolbe as they discuss the not-so business side of ...
A Candid Conversation with Brian Burkhart (Part 1)
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Burkhart, noted keynote speaker, Shark Tank coach, TED presentation advisor and communications guru talks with Kathy Kolbe about his obstinance...
Kathy Debunks Quick Start Stereotypes
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Quick Starts are not made the same! In this episode, Kathy debunks false stereotypes about people who initiate in Quick Start. These individuals a...
Should You Give in to Get Along?
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Kathy talks with Nicole and Sterling Loucks, the two senior managers at Dynamynd, Inc, the company through which Kathy and her team creat...
Thriving with Autism
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At 3 years old doctors believed Jake Scott would never speak again, by age 5 he was diagnosed with severe autism. Few believed Jake would finish high ...
Joe Polish - Part 2
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion of Kathy's interview with Joe Polish. Includes more of Joe's marketing wisdom and Joe's dating ad! 00:00 Intro 00:40 First business ...
Joe Polish - Part 1
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kathy Kolbe interviews Joe Polish, a carpet cleaning entrepreneur who went from rags to riches. Literally. 00:00 Intro 01:06 "The...
Diet & Exercise Your Way
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy discusses the relationship between dieting, exercise, wellness, and your conative strengths. Some things just don't work for some people. We'll ...
Can You Trump Instincts?
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's wrong with just trusting your gut? Kathy offers a no-holds-barred analysis of President Trump's leadership style in a non-political assessment ...
Podcasting, Entrepreneurs and Instincts with Paul Colligan
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy has a wide-ranging conversation with podcasting guru Paul Colligan on a number of topics including "should you podcast," obstinance in presentat...
Top Educator's Path with Conative Truths
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe interviews international thought leader in K-12 education, Diane DeBacker. Together they explore leadership, obstinancy and conative truth...
Parenting – Not a Chip Off the Old Block
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy interviews Bret and Sterling Loucks, a father and son with very different action oriented instincts. 00:00 Intro 00:33 The knack for hands on...
Obstinate About New Year's Resolutions
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy offers wisdom on the topic of New Year's Resolutions. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Resolutions are conative 01:28 Resolution vs. desire 02:00 Must st...
Kathy's Conative Gift Giving Tips, Part 2
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy continues with her gift buying tips based on the recipient's natural creative process (M.O.), beginning with those who have no mode where they i...
Kathy's Conative Gift Giving Tips
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy provides tips for finding the perfect gift to match the recipient's personal creative process. Finally some relevant advice for giving the perfe...
Special Episode: George HW. Bush - Honoring Collaborative Leaders
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy explores a unique talent for collaboration and offers her perceptions in a celebration of the life of President George H.W. Bush. Audio Clips of...
Finding the Niche for your Knack
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy talks with Dr. Andrea Kayne, Director of the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at DePaul University College of Education. Dr. Kayne is ...
I am not doing it
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mordechai Friedman tells the story of how learning how to manage his instinctive creative process has impacted his ability to work without burn-out da...
Climbing up levels of effort
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy talks with Jerry Lujan about how success and leadership is dependent on the levels of effort people are willing to contribute. How to identify w...
What to expect
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Kolbe describes her new podcast and what to expect in future episodes 0:00 Intro 0:40 Kathy's mother was obstinate 1:00 Why obstinance can be...
Why should you be obstinate?
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's about time obstinate people get a little credit for being willing to take a risk and being fearless when it comes to making a difference. if ...