The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni 72. Partnerships and Dirty Work
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Mar 20, 2024 Discussing the challenges of partnerships and acknowledging the dirty work involved. Highlighting the importance of recognizing strengths and weaknesses in partnerships and navigating assumptions and uncomfortable conversations. Exploring how different personalities impact relationships and teamwork, emphasizing the significance of recognition and appreciation.
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Know Your Partner's Geniuses
- Always know your partner's Working Geniuses to avoid frustration and underutilization.
- Use the Working Genius assessment to understand each other's strengths and weaknesses.
The Inevitability of Dirty Work
- In partnerships, someone will inevitably end up doing "dirty work"—tasks outside their preferred genius.
- This often happens silently, with the person less averse to the task taking it on, even if they aren't good at it.
Pat's College Roommate Anecdote
- Pat Lencioni shares an example of "dirty work" in his family.
- He galvanizes his son's college roommate search, a task he dislikes, causing tension with his wife and son.