Inside The 90™
Inside The 90™
Podcast Description
Conversations from the 90 Day World™ - Inside The 90™ is a podcast where we explore the real-world gains of running a business in the 90-day world of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). Each episode features conversations with people from various roles and industries, all united by their belief in the EOS framework.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as operational excellence, networking strategies, and team alignment within the EOS framework, with episodes showcasing practical applications like hiring fractional integrators, navigating business growth challenges, and defining core values as seen in discussions with industry professionals like Forrest Derr and Bryan De Bruin.
The Practical, Deep-Dive Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS) Podcast for Implementers, Integrators, Leadership Teams and Anyone Running on EOS or Interested in EOS. Hosted by Andrew Gissal and Jami Mullikin.
This episode of Inside the 90 dives into the Kolbe assessment and how it helps individuals and teams understand instinctive strengths, reduce friction, and improve performance. Jami shares his journey discovering Kolbe and explains how it differs from personality tests by measuring instinct (conative behavior). The conversation breaks down the four Kolbe indexes, how to use Kolbe A, B, and C together, and how pairing Kolbe with tools like Working Genius can transform hiring, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness.
Key Topics
– What Kolbe is and how it differs from personality and IQ assessments.
– The three parts of the brain: cognitive, affective, and conative.
– The four Kolbe indexes: Fact Finder, Follow Through, Quick Start, and Implementer.
– How instinct-driven behavior impacts team dynamics and communication.
– Using Kolbe A, B, and C to evaluate individuals, roles, and expectations.
– Identifying tension vs. strain and how misalignment leads to burnout.
– Avoiding “cognitive cloning” and building balanced teams.
– Pairing Kolbe with Working Genius to optimize hiring and team performance.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Why this episode applies to individuals, teams, and organizations.
02:00 – Jami’s journey discovering Kolbe and early assessment tools.
06:00 – The “aha moment” using Kolbe to improve team relationships.
10:00 – The three parts of the brain and what Kolbe actually measures.
15:00 – Kolbe A, B, and C explained (individual vs role expectations).
20:00 – Breaking down the four Kolbe indexes (Fact Finder, Follow Through, Quick Start, Implementer).
30:00 – Real-world examples of how Kolbe shows up in work and leadership.
38:00 – Team dynamics: tension, strain, and avoiding cognitive cloning.
45:00 – Using Kolbe in hiring and building high-performing teams.
52:00 – How to implement Kolbe in your organization step-by-step.
58:00 – Final thoughts and upcoming EOS Conference meetup.
Mentions & Credits
Kolbe A Index — https://www.workwithwonder.com/store
Wonderlic Test — https://wonderlic.com
Strategic Coach — https://www.strategiccoach.com
Working Genius — https://www.workinggenius.com
CliftonStrengths — https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths
DISC Assessment — https://www.discprofile.com
Enneagram — https://www.enneagraminstitute.com
Wonder — https://workwithwonder.com
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