The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni 100. Square Peg Round Hole
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Nov 18, 2025 Misunderstanding someone's Working Genius can lead to significant team friction. The hosts discuss how visible behaviors, like public speaking, can be misread, masking true motivations. Commonly mistyped geniuses, such as Wonder and Enablement, are explored, revealing how biases and environments influence perceptions. They caution against falsely claiming a genius you don’t possess, as it fosters unrealistic expectations and disrupts team dynamics. Understanding these nuances promotes better collaboration and enhances workplace enjoyment.
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Mistyped Genius Breaks Team Understanding
- Mislabeling a person's Working Genius creates confusion and makes interactions harder.
- Accurate typing helps others understand, use, and give grace for someone's non-genius areas.
Reassess Typing When Work Causes Friction
- Recheck results if assigned work doesn't fit or creates friction; don't assume the first typing is final.
- Read descriptions honestly and adjust typing when behaviors and enjoyment don't align with assigned tasks.
Ice Cream And The Wrong Expectations
- Pat uses an ice cream and lactose-intolerant analogy to show how giving someone the wrong work makes them ill and frustrated.
- He describes the relief when someone corrects their type and the team suddenly understands and appreciates them.