The MGM Show Episode #4, The ABC's of MGM

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Welcome back to Episode 4 of The MGM Show! We've got something exciting in store for you today as we mix things up a little. Our incredible listeners have given us some valuable feedback about Evan and Carl using terms, phrases, and words that might not be widely known. We truly appreciate this fine feedback and are thrilled to announce that we've taken it to heart. In response, we're laying out the ultimate glossary of terms that will become a permanent part of every single one of our episodes! So, get ready to dive into a world of captivating conversations that are informative and easy for everyone to understand. Don't miss out on this fascinating linguistic journey—join us now!

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Definitions below.

Three Areas of the Mind

Cognitive

Known for centuries as one of the three parts of the mind. Deals with knowledge, competencies and intellectual processes as measured on IQ or skills tests.

Affective

Known for centuries as one of the three parts of the mind. Pertains to or arises from feelings or emotions as measured on personality or social style instruments. An emotion or tendency (noun); to influence (verb).

Conation/Conative

Known for centuries as one of the three parts of the mind. Action derived from instinct; purposeful mode of striving, volition. Can be measured by the Kolbe A Index.

Time Management/Allocation of Time

Focus Time

Time spent leading, producing, selling, and completing the tasks that are required for your role.

Buffer Time

Time spent preparing and learning. For many, this also includes mindless tasks such as clearing your inbox or catching up on some reading.

Free Time

Time spent relaxing, doing something fun, and hanging with friends and family. Non-work

Conative Stress Terms

Sync

Spending your time and mental energy in the same way as your Kolbe A Result and Conative Profile

Strain

Conative Stress. A condition where a person’s sense of how a task needs to be performed is substantially different from his or her natural methods of problem solving.

Conflict

Conative Stress. A condition between two adults in a professional relationship with differing strengths.

Burnout

What happens when you constantly live in a state of strain. Over time, your become so far removed from your job that you feel a need to leave.

Tension

Conative Stress. A condition where an external evaluator’s sense of how a task needs to be performed is substantially different from the job-holder’s methods of problem solving.

CCC and MGM Philosophies

External Self Validation (ESV)

What OTHERS are telling you. Your parents, friends, family, trusted teachers. While advice is usually given with the best intention, based on your conative mind, it may not be what’s right for you.

Internal Self Validation (ISV)

What is right for you, based on who you are. This combines your cognitive, affective and conative mind.

• What do I really believe in?
• Who do I want to help?
• What excites me about the future?

Conative Theory and Assessments

Kathy Kolbe

The theorist behind the conative theory. The founder of Kolbe Corp and the one we love most!

Kolbe A Index

An instrument designed by Kathy Kolbe that quantifies the degree of natural talent an individual possesses in each Action Mode.

Kolbe B Index

An instrument designed by Kathy Kolbe that measures self-perceptions of job requirements.

Kolbe C Index

An instrument designed by Kathy Kolbe that indicates the conative requirements for success in a job as described by any third party, frequently a supervisor.

Conative Action Modes

Action Modes

As identified by Kathy Kolbe, four distinct clusters of behavior able to be measured which result from engaging our striving instincts: Fact Finder, Follow Thru, Quick Start and Implementor.

Fact Finder

The Action Mode that deals with detail and complexity, providing the perspective of experience.

Simplify

CounterAction in Fact Finder, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Simplify are distill information, estimate, abbreviate background info, see the big picture, create metaphors, and condense data

Explain

ReAction in Fact Finder so think numbers 4-6.. Words associated with Explain are Paraphrase reports, reviewing data, editing details, rewrite and fact check written material, test analogies, clarify specifics, and use terms properly.

Specify

Initiating Action in Fact Finder, so think numbers 7-10. Words associated with Specify are research in depth, define objectives, assess probabilities, define the terms, and develop complex strategies.

Follow Thru

The Action Mode that deals with structure and order, and provides focus and continuity.

Adapt

CounterAction in Follow Thru, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Adapt are Shortcuts, revised approaches, interruptions, diversify, flexibility, and switching tasks frequently.

Maintain

ReAction in Follow Thru, so think numbers 4-6. Words associated with Maintain are adjusting procedures, monitor policies, realign objectives, coordinate schedules, draft guidelines, and maintain order.

Systemetize

Initiating Action in Follow Thru, so think numbers 7-10. Words associated with Systematize are creating a plan, coordinating needs, distinguishing patterns, designing systems, bringing focus and closure, organizing materials and information

Quick Start

The Action Mode that deals with originality, risk-taking and uncertainty.

Stabilize

The Counter Action in Quickstart, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Stabilize are Stay the same, protect the status quo, create precedents, clarify deadlines, and stick with what’s working.

Modify

ReAction in Quickstart, so think numbers 4-6. Words associated with Modify are Participate in experiments, try out new ideas, sustain innovations, navigate through uncertainty, reduce risks, use metaphors and adjust deadlines.

Innovate

Initiating Action in Quick Start, so think numbers 7-10. Words associated with Innovate are initiating change, improvise solutions, experiment, promoting alternatives, generate slogans, defy the odds, and brainstorm possibilities.

Implementor

The Action Mode that deals with physical space and ability to operate manually, and provides durability and a sense of the tangible.

Envision

CounterAction in Implementor, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Envision are creating virtual presentations, envisioning circumstances, finding intangible methods, jury-rigging fixes, simulate actual events, and conceptualizing solutions

Restore

ReAction in Implementor, so think numbers 4-6. Words associated with Restore are Relocate and refurbish, renovate structures, test ingredients, convert space, remove obstacles (real and imagined) and connect concrete paths

Demonstrate

Initiating Action in Implementor, so think numbers 7-10.. Words associated with Demonstrate are produce quality solutions, maximizing use of space, handle transportation and packaging, installing mechanical devises, building hand crafted models, and providing protection and safeguards

Other Conative Terms

CounterActions [1-3]

Having 1-3 units of mental energy in any of the Action Modes indicating an ability to resist in the mode as needed. One of three equal Zones of Operation.

Accommodate/ReActions

A mid-range positioning of 4-6 units in any of the Action Modes® describing the ability to bridge differences between those on the outermost limits who initiate solutions or prevent problems in the same Action Mode. See ReAct.

Initiating Actions [7-10]

Having 7-10 units of mental energy in any of the Action Modes indicating an ability to insist in the mode as needed. One of 3 equal Zones of Operation.

The instinctive way of approaching a solution to a problem through any Action Mode. A measurement of 7-10 units of conative energy in any Action Mode. Also referred to

Facilitator

A person with all four Action Modes in the mid-range. Also termed Mediator.

Transition

The loss of ability to express or recognize one’s own conative nature; loss of sense of self. Kolbe results are distinguished on the bar chart by an asterisk under the Action Mode(s) that is out of sync.

Conative Clones

People whose instinctive way of taking action is so similar that they replicate each other’s performance.