# 499. Why Knowing Your Strengths Saves You Energy and Money with David Kolbe \[Encore Edition\]

An episode of [The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1504592760), 22 Sep 2026, 55 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CVP3604993036.mp3

What if the key to unlocking your law firm’s full potential wasn’t in the resumes you review but in understanding how your team is instinctively wired to take action? In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill is joined by David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp and a thought leader in conative assessments. David shares his journey from the legal field to becoming an influential figure in helping organizations understand and harness instinctive strengths through the Kolbe assessment. The discussion dives into his insights on team dynamics, revealing the potential of both professional success and personal satisfaction by understanding one’s inherent strengths. Here’s what you’ll learn: • How understanding conative strengths through the Kolbe assessment can lead to increased productivity and job satisfaction • Why aligning team roles with natural inclinations reduces burnout and enhances overall firm efficiency and growth • How leveraging Kolbe insights can improve both professional relationships and personal dynamics, leading to more harmonious and effective interactions This episode holds the game plan for building a cohesive, motivated, and insanely effective team - the kind of team that doesn’t just help you grow, but helps you dominate your market. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:29) Why David Kolbe left legal practice (00:04:34) The three parts of the mind (00:10:00) Why your natural strengths don't change (00:12:16) The hidden energy cost of certain tasks (00:18:18) Using Kolbe to make better hires (00:28:24) Building a team with complementary talents (00:31:37) Using Kolbe to strengthen relationships (00:41:47) When the right person is in the wrong role (00:46:20) AI and the future of human strengths ---- Links & Resources: • Kolbe • Myers-Briggs (MBTI) • DiSCStrategic Coach and Kolbe - Mastering the People Component™ • Predictive Index • LSAT • SAT • EOS • Florence • Mykonos • AI • ChatGPT ---- Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: • 406. How to Build a Law Firm Culture That Actually Works • 425. Season 6 Finale: The Non-Negotiables of Elite Brands and People • 355. How Two Lawyers Took on Legal Giants and Won with Spetsas Buist

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