The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni 93. Galvanizing is the Most Disruptive Genius
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Aug 12, 2025 Galvanizing is a uniquely disruptive genius that inspires action and change within teams. The hosts discuss how this talent cannot thrive in isolation, influencing others directly. They share real-life examples, showcasing how even unpopular actions can lead to positive outcomes when driven by galvanizers. Listeners learn how combining galvanizing with other genius types boosts team momentum and the importance of recognizing this ability to foster a thriving organizational culture. Misunderstandings around galvanizing are clarified, highlighting its true power.
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Galvanizing Uniquely Requires Moving People
- Galvanizing requires moving other people, so it disrupts the status quo more than other geniuses.
- It cannot be fully accomplished alone and depends on interpersonal momentum.
Other Disruptors Can Work Solo
- Invention and tenacity can often be executed solo, like inventing at a whiteboard or finishing work alone.
- Galvanizing differs because it specifically demands rallying other people to act.
The Closing Laptops Interrupt
- Pat recalled telling everyone in the office to close their laptops to force focus and shift behavior.
- That abrupt move shows how galvanizers interrupt routines to create momentum.