Starting with Wonder to Ground Invention

How does being an Inventor-Discerner shape your leadership style when guiding a team?

In episode 99 of the Working Genius Podcast, In this episode, Pat Lencioni and Cody Thompson welcome master facilitator Claire Laughlin to unpack the unique strengths and quirks of the Inventor-Discerner (ID) pairing. Together, they explore how people with this Working Genius pairing constantly generate, refine, and iterate ideas in real time. 

Claire Laughlin is a dynamic trainer and coach who helps teams communicate better and lead with purpose. As one of The Table Group’s master facilitators, she teaches the Working Genius model to leaders and organizations worldwide.

Topics explored in this episode: 

(00:30) The Joy of Being an Inventor-Discerner

* Claire shares how her brain instantly starts creating when pressure subsides.

(05:00) The ID Loop in Action

* How invention and discernment happen almost simultaneously.

(09:00) How IDs Annoy and Delight Others

* How an ID’s confidence and quick thinking can overwhelm teammates.

(14:00) Feeding Creativity 

* How IDs can stay connected to wonder instead of jumping straight to ideas.

* How curiosity and real-world problems can ignite your genius.

(21:00) Living the Working Genius Every Day

* How Claire uses Working Genius to solve team problems.

Thanks to Claire Laughlin for being on the show! 

Learn more about Claire: https://www.clairelaughlin.com 

Connect with Claire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairelaughlin/ 

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