John: What are your areas of working genius? Pat, I love invention and discernment. We looked at the entire landscape of our organization and we're putting people in seats that are really matched up with their natural, joy-filled energy-giving activities. When you can identify for yourself which ones are really your area of working genius, you focus there. That's where you're going to be doing the best for your company.
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Pat is the founder of The Table Group and author of 12 best-selling books including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage. He is considered one of the nations leading experts on leadership, teamwork, and organizational health. And he is here today to talk about his newest model The Six Types of Working Genius.
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1. Nobody should feel bad about wanting to use their God-given talent. We’re here to serve others by using the talents we have. Instead of feeling guilty about it, lean into it. You are meant to do that. Pursue your geniuses.
2. When you figure out what your working genius and working frustrations are, it can change your career and your life.
3. Doing things outside of your working genius exhaust you, so it's best to limit the amount of exposure to those.
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