GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe: Recent Episodes

I to We, inc

Grip-Birkman Coaches talk about how we help individuals and teams build unity in the Body of Christ.

Key issues focus on follow-up after a TeamBuild, keeping the conversation alive. Reflective questions to ask in follow-up emails:
- How have you reflected on your GB reports?
- What have you seen or experienced that aligns with your GB reports?
- How has your view of other team members and your interaction with them been impacted by what you learned from your GB reports?
- How have your seen God working in others and how have you affirmed them in their gifts, strengths, and relationships?

Also we need a follow-up Action Plan worksheet for GRIP, similar to the one in your Birkman reports.

Write to Larry.Gay@itowe.org with more suggestions.

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

After Christmas you start getting ready for a great Easter celebration, but what comes after Easter? John and Matt share some practical tips to avoid losing momentum in a Post Easter season. This can be a great time for affirmation, building healthy rhythms, discovering and meeting each others needs as we buikd unity in the body of Christ.

See the article at https://www.itowe.org/post-easter-practical-steps/

Also available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe Youtube channel.

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

Every demographic group needs a slightly different approach to coaching. In today's Cafe we examine the challenges of coaching young believers, new believers, and those who aspire to the pastorate using the GRIP assessment.
Read the article at: https://www.itowe.org/coaching-young/
The video of this Cafe is also available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/WAiavh15qDw

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

The body-life principles from GRIP-Birkman provide an effective tool for leading change. Resistance to change relates to stress behaviors that are rooted in unmet Needs or expectations. Learning to understand these Needs of individuals can be a significant step in the movement from I to We and building unity in the body. See the corresponding article at https://www.itowe.org/body-life-and-change-management/

See the video recording of this Cafe with visual slides on the GRIP-Birkman YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Fkd0YbNYd9o

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

Getting to know one another in community helps us develop deep connections with one another that provide an ideal environment for personal and team transformation. The group attending today's cafe took time to practice the posture of CONNECTING before starting the recording. Here we share some of our insights from that experience. You will see how interdependence increases as we learn to know and submit to one another.

Go to https://www.itowe.org/connecting/ for more on the importance CONNECTING plays in building more effective teams.

YouTube video of this conversation is at https://youtu.be/egSxVfc7dk8

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

GRIP is making an impact in the local church, back to its origins as a tool to help mobilize members for ministry. Ken DeMaere talks with Larry and Susan Gay about how one church is using GRIP in their discipleship ministry.

Read the article at https://www.itowe.org/building-the-local-church/ where you can find the links to the free resources for a 6 or 7 week class to help members Get Your Gifts in Gear.

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

Send as many "Here's What i think of You" forms as you like.
Re-arrange the order of GIfts, Team Styles and Body-Building Roles.
See the scores for every statement on the three questionnaires.
Coaches can give team members access to see and download online reports.
It's easy to change the language for questionnaires and/or reports, anytime!

To see the details, check out the article at https://www.itowe.org/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-grip/

View the video that includes illustration slides on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kAAtrf6tG4k.

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ

We live in a very “I” centered world.

How can we make the transformation from I to We a reality?

How do we get people out of the pews to fully embrace, engage, and understand God’s unique design on their life and their contribution to the body of Christ?

“This is about empowering people to understand their unique fit within the body of Christ so that we can live in that perfect unity that Jesus talks about in John 17, and so that we can expand the body of Christ.”

Veteran and new GB coaches share some of the lessons they have learned in the process of helping teams on their journey from I to We.

By the way, did you know that we now have GRIP available in Spanish, Canadian French, Russian, and Chinese (Simple and Traditional)? Check it out!

Web: www.itowe.org

Email: Support@itowe.org

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

As we have emerged from three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be wondering, How could living under constant stress for so long have affected your personality? What impact did COVID have on your Birkman profile? Should you consider taking the assessment again?

In this Café we discuss how to view your GRIP and Birkman reports in light of the effects of living through an extended period of stress or trauma, with tips for GB Coaches to help individuals and teams in the "new normal."

See the full articles at: https://www.itowe.org/did-covid-change-my-birkman/
and https://www.itowe.org/did-covid-change-my-grip/

The GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel has the full video version along with previous Cafes since 2017.

I to We, Inc.
www.itowe.org.

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

GRIP-Birkman is now a part of I to We, Inc. Learn more about the process of moving from I to We as we debrief "Set in Motion", the first official gathering to launch I to We, Inc. Learn more about how this affects GRIP-Birkman coaches. What will be different? What will be the same? How will this enhance our service to you as a GRIP-Birkman coach?

Take the free I to We Overview assessment at:
https://itowe.org/overview-assessment

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

GB Cafe 2023-4-5.
Dave Lewis Sr and Jr share their experience of leading their churches through the GRIP experience. One Read the article describing the process at https://www.gripbirkman.com/copy-introducing-discerning-direction-together/ .

Follow the YouTube version on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe Channel
https://youtu.be/o7dbgm-0M40

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

A new team building tool from I to We, Inc. Check it out:

Overview Intro (includes facilitation guide and sample team leader report): https://gripbirkman.com/ddt-intro
Article from Newsletter: https://www.gripbirkman.com/introducing-discerning-direction-together/
Overview Video – ORDERING Assessment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTP5nKNyzCE
Overview Video – TAKING Assessment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5GHwSq5d00

Orders at: https://www.gripbirkman.com/order/

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

John Blake and Marc Baugh lead the dialogue to discuss more of what to expect at the "Set in Motion" gathering: May 3-5, 2023 at Wycliffe Headquarters in Orlando, FL. Learn more about how the principles, postures, and practices of I to We can take your coaching to new levels of team building. "We are more like Christ together."
More information at https://www.itowe.org/set-in-motion/

Watch the video recording at https://youtu.be/pPviBKwFRJc

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

John Blake introduces a new assessment from I to We, Inc. Our Values is a team values assessment that focuses on how our unique values impact those around us. It is an opportunity to reflect where we have high alignment and conviction around certain values, and conversely where we have aversions and possible conflict because of our varied values.
More information including ordering at https://www.gripbirkman.com/our-values/

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

A panel of 8 GB Coaches discuss the importance of addressing cultural values that are very "I" centered and the opposing biblical values that move us to a "We" focus. After breaking into pairs to share their personal struggles with these, the panel joined the large group for the dialogue.

Self-centeredness vs. Selflessness (Romans 12:3; Philippians 2:3-4)
Entitlement vs. Sacrifice (Rom 12:1; Luke 14:27)
Dissatisfaction vs. Contentment in any circumstance (Philippians 4:11-13)
Sarcasm vs. Kindness (I Corinthians 13:4-7)
Ladder Mentality vs. Servanthood (Matthew 23:11-12; 20:25-28; Philippians 2:5-8)
Rebellion glorified vs. Submission (Hebrews 13:17; James 4:7)
Impatience vs. Patience (Isaiah 40:23-31)
Need to be entertained vs. Rest (Isaiah 30:15)
Blame vs. Responsibility and Confession (Matthew 5:23-24; James 5:16)

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

Let's revisit The Dotted Diamond
You cannot begin to fully understand a believer's behavior without taking into consideration how the Spirit works powerfully in and through them.
Join us as we go deeper to understand:
What is the Dotted Diamond?
Why is it important?
How to determine where the Dotted Diamond should go?
How to distinguish between the natural and the supernatural?
When to focus on the Dotted Diamond in the coaching process?
Additional tips on coaching the Dotted Diamond.

(See the article at https://www.gripbirkman.com/dissecting-the-dotted-diamond/
Video of the entire session is available the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel at
https://youtu.be/lINRS9SNmg0)

For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
Videos of most podcasts are available on the GRIP-Birkman Youtube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7nd3EzbVbMh1kNGiutDxQ).

Matt Blake takes point on the discussion as we explore ways to help individuals and teams build resilience that comes from understanding our underlying Needs, then getting these Needs met, and from consistently using our spiritual gifts. "Navigating through challenging life experiences means we don’t lose site of the goal: To steward our gifts and relationships well so that Jesus gets the glory (1 Peter 4:10-11). When we succumb to the world’s view of self-care being the end goal, we miss out on the opportunity to thrive together in community."
(See the full article at https://www.gripbirkman.com/resilience-in-ministry/)

The speed of change is accelerating, requiring constant adaptation. Downsizing, resizing, repurposing, restructuring, reorganizing--call it what we will, "in times of uncertainty, structure is not the starting point for evaluation." GRIP-Birkman coaches have a unique opportunity to help individuals and teams discover the tools they need to navigate the turbulent waters of change as they learn to Abide, Thrive, and Discern direction together. Join change management consultant John Blake as we talk about the importance of changing our pronoun thinking from I to We before entering into any conversations about structure.

As we move from I to We new challenges arise. Paul Ford shares some of his vision for what comes next for GRIP-Birkman and I to We.
The full 90-minute interview is available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel.
For more information on GRIP-Birkman or becoming a GRIP-Birkman coach, go to www.gripbirkman.com.
GRIP-Birkman is a product of I to We, Inc.

What does "Moving from I to We" mean? Paul Ford explains some of the core concepts that emerged as he wrote "Knocking Over the Leadership Ladder" and "Moving from I to We." The full 90-minute interview is available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel.
For more information on GRIP-Birkman or becoming a GRIP-Birkman coach, go to www.gripbirkman.com.

A number of attempts have been made to "spiritualilze" personality assessments. Paul Ford shares more about why we need to look at BOTH personality and spiritual giftedness to fully understand our behavior.
The full 90-minute interview is available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel.
For more information on GRIP-Birkman or becoming a GRIP-Birkman coach, go to www.gripbirkman.com.

Paul Ford shares some of the history of how he connected with Roger Birkman and The Birkman Method to join two assessments into what we now know as GRIP-Birkman.
The full 90-minute interview is available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel.
For more information on GRIP-Birkman or becoming a GRIP-Birkman coach, go to www.gripbirkman.com.

You can only understand your spiritual giftedness in the context of Body Life. A core concept of GRIP is the three corners of the Gifts Triangle. Body-Building language helps us understand the importance of each member playing our part to build up the Body of Christ. Paul Ford shares more of the history and principles of Moving from I to We that led to the beginning of what we now know as GRIP-Birkman.
The full, unedited, 90-minute interview can be viewed on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches YouTube channel.
Learn more about GRIP-Birkman at www.gripbirkman.com.

Paul Ford shares some of the history and principles of Moving from I to We that led to the beginning of what we now know as GRIP-Birkman. "Once you empower people to understand their gifting, motivation takes care of itself... (because) No one else can play your part in the church." The full, unedited, 90-minute interview can be viewed on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches YouTube channel.
Learn more about GRIP-Birkman at www.gripbirkman.com.

Kingdom Accomplishing is about focused, intentional, prioritized, and measured progress toward Kingdom outcomes through the people God has provided. Teams that fall short in the area of Accomplishing tend to match one of the following five types: The Navel Gazers, Jack-of-all-Teams, Should's and Ought's, Busy C's and D's, and Success Storyers. John Blake shares some very practical tips that coaches and team leaders can use to help teams discover how to become truly productive for the Kingdom of Christ as they move from I to We.
See the article at www.gripbirkman.com and be sure to check out the full recording with comments and questions from GB coaches who were on the call on the Grip-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel.

"Connecting is about knowing each other deeply so that we do our work differently based upon our strengths, needs, and aversions... It is about being self-aware in order to appropriately see how the “I” can fit with the “We.” This is interdependence in the real world. And it doesn’t happen by mistake, or because of a good team leader, or because we like each other."
John Blake shares more about the need to be intentional about developing deeper connections to build stronger, healthier, more productive teams.
See the full article on CONNECTING at www.gripbirkman.com.

See the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe with more comments and thoughts from GB Coaches on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/kdfuvOfQUNE

Jen Vernam shares why we are reluctant to be vulnerable and share from our brokenness. We explore why sharing is a vital value to building unity and increasing effectiveness in any team. She also suggests practical tips for modeling and encouraging healthy vulnerability--regardless of one's position (upfront, alongside, or from behind).
Full article at GRIPBirkman.com/sharing.
Complete recorded Cafe with participants contributing on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube Channel:

Larry Gay and Greg Langman discuss the importance of distinguishing between caring about others and caring for one another. The full article by Carrie MacFarland is at www.vripbirkman.com/caring/. To see/hear the full dialogue with coaches in the Cafe, search the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe channel in YouTube or click here: https://youtu.be/leylq1KrsH8.

A 12-minute summary of the article at http://www.gripbirkman.com/thriving/
"If we are only focused on results and don’t take care of ourselves along the way, we might get immediate flash-in-the-pan results, but our long-term effectiveness will suffer...Burnout has reached pandemic proportions in the workplace. In a recent Indeed survey, 52% of respondents said they are feeling burned out.. How then can we combat this pandemic and build healthy thriving teams that are also effective, productive, and bearing fruit for the kingdom of God over the long haul?" Let's talk about some of the characteristics of thriving teams and how GRIP-Birkman can help.

Learn more from fellow GB Coaches talking about thriving teams in the full GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe at https://youtu.be/fi9zN91D3Jg (The dialogue starts at about 12:15 minutes into the recording)
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