How One Thing Changed Everything

After my introduction to the Kolbe™ assessment in 1998, it changed the way I see people. 🔎

What changed? I discovered my unique way of operating. And I began to notice just how differently each of us thinks, solves problems, creates, collaborates and contributes.

At the time, I hadn’t heard of Kolbe™. Maybe you haven’t either.

Celebrating Kolbe

The first week of May every year is Kolbe™ Strengths Week. Kolbe Corp and Kolbe Certified Consultants volunteer their tools, time and expertise to support the people and causes that have meaning to them.

This week also honours Kathy Kolbe, creator of the Kolbe™ Assessment. For 50 years, Kathy passionately advocated for everyone at any age, from any place, to operate from their natural instinctive style, until her recent passing in May 2025.

This month for Kolbe Strengths Week, I’m honoured to be working with the CEO of the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Sharon Lee, a bold, purpose-driven, nonprofit executive known for challenging convention and reshaping what impact looks like in the social sector.

What Makes Kolbe™ Special

There are plenty of assessments out there. What I didn’t realize initially is that Kolbe™ measures something none of the others do, and is valid for your lifetime. And that one thing changes everything. 🤯

When you understand your Kolbe™ Index, something clicks. I’ve seen it in my own work and with clients. People stop trying to imitate a leader or keep up with a colleague in ways that feel draining or frustrating. They start working in a way that fits them, and works with their energy, not against it. 🤝

Disengagement ↘️

Communication breakdowns 📢

Lost energy 😩

Mental health strain 🧠

Burnout 😶‍🌫️

What I see in my clients, whether they are founders who are scaling, business owners driving revenue, or business succession planning, valuing how each individual naturally contributes, creates a shift. You feel it in the culture. You see it in the results. It changes every leader, individual and team. 🚀

What Changed

That’s exactly what happened when I embraced my own Kolbe™ Index. It gave me clarity when considering essential decisions that impact the future growth of my business. And it helps me lead better conversations with clients, team members, suppliers, collaborators and even family.

Meanwhile, workplace data continues to tell a tough story. Engagement is down and stress is up.

So, here’s the real question. Isn't it time to build workplaces that truly leverage how people are wired to contribute? 🔌

In this month’s blog, I’m sharing some surprising workplace insights and why this matters now more than ever.

Go read the Blog to see what’s really at stake and what you can start doing about it.

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Stay inspired,

Laural Carr

Founder + CEO | Impagination | Strength-Aligned Business Growth

I’m an award-winning strategic marketer who helps founders, business owners and leaders stand out by defining their unique value and expressing it clearly in every conversation. My approach is rooted in aligning strengths for both personal and professional growth to drive meaningful, sustainable success.