Acumen in Action Mini 2: Can You See a Future?
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You can have a full calendar, a successful career, and plenty of accomplishments — but can you see a future you genuinely want to move toward? In this Acumen in Action mini episode, Suzie Price explores Self-Direction, one of the three dimensions of Self View, and explains why being busy isn't the same as having direction. Discover how one meaningful possibility can become the starting point for growth and greater self-awareness. Explore the Acumen in Action Series These three short episodes bring Acumen to life through real-world examples and practical questions you can...
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The Hire Is the Starting Line: How Great Leaders Use SPARK™ After the Hire
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Acumen in Action Mini: Caring About People vs. Understanding People
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Have you ever known someone who genuinely cares about people but misses what they actually need? In this Acumen in Action mini episode, Suzie Price shares a real-world story that reveals why caring about people and understanding them are two different things. Learn how Motivators, DISC, and Acumen provide different insights — and discover one simple shift that can make your conversations more meaningful. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Caring about people isn't the same as understanding them. Motivators can help reveal why supporting others matters to someone....
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2026 Tip # 6 Nicole Williams - Mini Episode
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What Gives You Energy and What Quietly Drains It, the 7 Day Energy Audit
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Learn how to notice what genuinely gives you energy, recognize the quiet drains you may have stopped seeing, and use a simple 7-Day Energy Audit to make more intentional choices about where your energy goes. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Your Energy Leaves Clues 2. Go Underneath the Activity to Discover What Really Energizes You 3. Not All Tired Is the Same—and Not Every Drain Means “Stop” KEY QUOTES “Our energy leaves clues for us.” “Sometimes our feelings are giving us an answer before we've actually figured out how to explain it.” “The clock doesn't necessarily...
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When a Good Opportunity Isn’t the Right Opportunity
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Sometimes the hardest opportunities to turn down are the good ones; Suzie Price shares a four question Opportunity Filter to help you decide what truly deserves your time, energy, and attention right now. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Being able to do something doesn’t mean it belongs in your life. Capacity and calling are not the same thing. An opportunity can be good, flattering, profitable, or interesting and still not fit what matters most to you right now. 2. Every yes has a trade-off. Instead of asking only, “Can I fit this in?” ask, “What gets less of me if I say yes?” Time,...
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When It’s Hell No, Don’t Go: Trusting Your Inner Guidance
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How do you know when discomfort is the healthy stretch of growth—and when your own internal guidance is telling you that something simply isn't right for you? TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Pay attention to your first response—before your brain starts negotiating with it. Suzie's wedding story is an exaggerated but memorable example: she knew immediately that singing a solo made absolutely no sense for her, yet she talked herself into saying yes because she was flattered, wanted to please her friend, and overrode what she already knew. 2. You don't have to make something—or someone—wrong...
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Under the Hood: What Acumen Really Tells Us About How We Think, Decide & Lead
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Suzie Price takes listeners “under the hood” of TriMetrix to explore how Acumen reveals the clarity behind the way we understand people, handle reality, navigate systems, see ourselves, understand our roles and envision our future—and why that matters for better decisions, stronger leadership and meaningful development. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Behavior is not capability. DISC helps us understand how someone naturally communicates and behaves, but it does not tell us everything they are capable of doing. A quiet, understated person may have tremendous clarity and judgment under...
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Eric Church’s Six Strings of Life: Are the Things That Matter Most in Your Life in Tune?
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Inspired by Eric Church’s powerful 2026 UNC commencement speech, Suzie Price connects his “six strings of life” to six dimensions of Axiology to explore how greater self-awareness can help us notice what has drifted out of tune—and intentionally make the adjustments that matter. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Nothing has to be broken to need tuning. Every important part of life can drift—our direction, relationships, roles, work, community, and even our sense of who we are. The goal is not perfect balance; it is developing enough awareness to notice when something needs attention and...
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Make People Feel Something: Leadership with Kevin Paul Scott
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Kevin Paul Scott shares how authentic, intentional leaders make people feel seen and valued—and why balancing relationships, accountability, and results creates experiences people want to return to. TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Real connection happens where authenticity meets intentionality. Good intentions are not enough, and polished techniques can feel manipulative. Kevin describes authentic connection as the intersection of authenticity—your motives—and intentionality—the effort you put into connecting. That includes the small things: looking up from your phone, remembering...
info_outlineYou can have a full calendar, a successful career, and plenty of accomplishments — but can you
see a future you genuinely want to move toward?
In this Acumen in Action mini episode, Suzie Price explores Self-Direction, one of the three dimensions of Self View, and explains why being busy isn't the same as having direction.
Discover how one meaningful possibility can become the starting point for growth and greater self-awareness.
Explore the Acumen in Action Series
These three short episodes bring Acumen to life through real-world examples and practical questions you can use right away.
Why genuinely caring about others doesn't always mean recognizing what they need.
- Mini 2: Can You See a Future?
How seeing future possibilities influences our decisions and ability to move forward.
- Mini 3: Same Style, Different Horsepower (Coming Soon!)
Why similar DISC styles don't necessarily mean similar capabilities.
Want the bigger picture?
Listen to Episode 157: Under the Hood and explore the complete series.
TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS
- 1. Being productive isn't the same as having direction.
Self-Direction is about clarity and possibility for the future — not simply how much we accomplish. A full schedule can sometimes distract us from asking where we're actually going.
- 2. The graph doesn't tell us why. The person does.
A low Self-Direction result invites exploration, not judgment. Personal experiences, uncertainty, transitions, and changing responsibilities may all influence how someone sees their future. Conversation brings essential context.
- 3. Growth can begin with one meaningful possibility.
You don't need a complete ten-year plan. Identifying something worth moving toward can help clarify your role, create new experiences, and build confidence over time.
Three Reflection Questions
- 1. When I put my feet on the floor in the morning, do I know what I'm moving toward — beyond today's task list?
- 2. Is there something in my future that creates genuine energy or hope for me?
- 3. If the answer is no, what's one possibility I could begin exploring without demanding that I have everything figured out?
Practical Application
Set aside ten minutes this week, without your phone, emails, or to-do list.
Ask yourself: "What is one thing I'd genuinely like to move toward in the next year?"
Then identify one small step you could take to explore that possibility.
You don't have to have the whole future figured out to start moving.
FEATURED QUOTE:
"You can be incredibly productive and still feel uncertain about your future."
ABOUT SUZIE PRICE
Suzie Price is the host of the Wake Up Eager Podcast and founder of Priceless Professional Development. Through leadership coaching, assessment expertise, and practical development tools, she helps individuals and organizations better understand themselves and others, build high commitment, low-drama workplaces, and create Wake Up Eager lives.