The Six Types of Working Genius

In every two-person partnership—whether in business, leadership, or even marriage—someone often ends up doing tasks that?don’t align with their natural Genius. In Episode 72 of the?Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and the team explore how to navigate this common challenge. ???Key Takeaways: ??Recognize the Reality?– Not every task will match your strengths, especially in small teams. ??Show Gratitude?– Acknowledge and appreciate when your partner takes on the “dirty work.” ??Share the Load?– Aim for balance and mutual support, even when tasks aren’t enjoyable. ???Partnerships thrive when both people feel seen, valued, and supported.?A little gratitude goes a long way. ?? Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eKmyHBnn ???What’s one way you’ve shown appreciation for a partner’s hard work recently??Let’s hear it the comments! ??

Slow to Judge, Quick to Understand ?? As leaders, we often make?snap judgments?about people’s actions without considering the full picture. In Episode 34 of the?Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and the team unpack the?fundamental attribution error—our tendency to blame character rather than circumstances. ???Key Takeaways: ??Recognize the Bias?– We assume intent instead of asking questions. ??Foster Empathy?– Context matters. Seek to understand before reacting. ??Leverage Working Genius?– Different geniuses approach work differently. Appreciate those strengths/talents/gifts instead of misjudging them. ???Great leaders don’t just evaluate performance—they understand people.?When we shift from?judgment to curiosity, we build stronger, more cohesive teams. ?? Listen to the full episode:?https://lnkd.in/ehrjM7yq ???What’s one way you’ve practiced being “slow to judge” in leadership??Drop your thoughts below! ??

What’s Your Third? Unlocking Your Hidden Working Genius Most of us focus on our?top two Geniuses—the things we’re naturally gifted at. But what about that?third?one? The Genius that’s not quite in our sweet spot but still shows up in surprising ways? In this episode of?The Working Genius Podcast, Pat Lencioni and the team explore the idea that while we all have?two true Geniuses,?we often have a?“third” (or first Working Competency) that plays a valuable role?in our work and leadership. ?? Do you find yourself enjoying a Genius that?technically?isn’t in your top two? ?? Have you ever stepped into another Genius when the moment called for it? ?? Could this “third genius” be a hidden strength you’ve overlooked? Recognizing your?third?can help you navigate challenges, collaborate more effectively, and bring unexpected value to your team. It’s not about being?"great?at everything"—it’s about?understanding where you can contribute beyond your natural gifts. Curious about your?third? Listen to the episode here: ???? https://lnkd.in/eZNjRW6E

???What if your team’s struggles weren’t about effort—but about misaligned talent? Too often, people spend their days working outside their natural gifts, leading to frustration and burnout. The?6 Types of Working Genius?is a simple yet powerful model that helps individuals and teams?identify their natural strengths?and do more fulfilling, productive work. Here’s a quick summary of the 6 Types: ???Wonder?– Pondering big questions and identifying needs ???Invention?– Generating original ideas and solutions ???Discernment?– Evaluating ideas and making intuitive decisions ???Galvanizing?– Rallying and inspiring people to take action ???Enablement?– Providing support and assistance to move work forward ??Tenacity?– Pushing tasks to completion with excellence As a leader, understanding?who thrives in what type of work?allows you to delegate more effectively and build a cohesive?team that works with energy, not exhaustion. ?? https://lnkd.in/gaRqzYpZ ??

The Working Genius Assistant ?? is one of the newest features within the Leadr Advantage from Leadr. It's a game-changer for anyone looking to increase meeting collaboration & effectiveness!

Pro Tip: If an individual needs to approach a boss/manager about leveraging their Working Geniuses more, that individual should communicate how their best contribution (Geniuses) aligns to & supports the priorities of the team/organization.

The Six Types of Working Genius can quickly transform the cohesiveness and productivity?of?a team. When everyone on a team has taken?Working?Genius, they will: ?? Build trust by acknowledging their?Working?Frustrations ?? Collaborate effectively by borrowing one another’s?Working?Geniuses ?? Have better meetings when they name what type?of?work is needed Looking to create a more cohesive team through the Working Genius? Purchase the Team Application Guide ?? https://lnkd.in/ddqJJVPH Request a Workshop with a Master Facilitator ?? https://lnkd.in/e4DDMn36 Create an Internal Champion by sending them through WG Certification ?? https://lnkd.in/gek444xg

"Everyone (regardless of their Working Genius) craves to be seen, understood, and wanted."--Patrick Lencioni We have found that knowing what we CRAVE and what we are CRUSHED by has had such an impact in how to utilize Working Genius. So much in fact, that we have updated the assessment report to include it! Curious to know what certain Geniuses crave and what crushes them? 1?? Take the Working Genius assessment and discover more on page 6 of your report. https://lnkd.in/eKdesgxC 2?? If you have already taken the assessment, but it was before June 2024, head to your account to download your report again. It will automatically include the Crave|Crushed By content. 3?? Listen to Ep.38 of the Working Genius podcast, where Pat and the team discuss what each Genius craves. https://lnkd.in/dE7ubS8d

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