The Six Types of Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni

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Sep 30, 2024

In this discussion, Patrick Lencioni, a renowned author and expert in leadership, unveils his new tool, The Six Types of Working Genius. He breaks down how understanding these areas—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—can transform team dynamics and enhance productivity. Patrick emphasizes the importance of aligning roles with individual strengths to boost morale and efficiency. The conversation also explores how this assessment differs from traditional personality tests, focusing instead on practical applications to optimize team performance.

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INSIGHT

The Human Side of Business

Patrick Lencioni's work focuses on the human side of business, emphasizing teamwork and functionality.
He believes that even smart companies fail if they don't know how to work together effectively.

ANECDOTE

Working Genius Discovery

Lencioni realized he was frustrated at work despite enjoying his colleagues and the work itself.
This led him to develop the Six Types of Working Genius framework.

INSIGHT

Six Types of Working Genius

There are six types of working genius: Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity.
Each person has two geniuses, two competencies, and two frustrations.

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On this episode of the Marketing Secrets podcast, I had the honor of interviewing someone whose work has shaped how I lead my team and build my business—Patrick Lencioni. Patrick is the author of "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and a pioneer in leadership and organizational health. For nearly two decades, I've been following his insights on creating functional, high-performing teams. So, when he released his new assessment tool called "The Six Types of Working Genius," I knew I had to dive in and see how it could help our community.

In this conversation, we delve deep into the Working Genius framework and how it revolutionizes the way you build and manage teams. Patrick explains how understanding your team's individual strengths and weaknesses can optimize productivity, increase job satisfaction, and ultimately drive your business forward. He shares how this new assessment is different from other personality tools—like Myers-Briggs and DISC—by focusing on productivity rather than just personality, making it ideal for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to get the most out of their teams.

Key Highlights:

The Six Types of Working Genius: Learn about the six areas where people excel—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—and how these can help you place the right people in the right roles.
Team Dynamics and Productivity: Discover how to build balanced teams by identifying gaps in your team's working genius and leveraging complementary skills.
Practical Application: Patrick shares real-world examples of businesses transforming their productivity by using the Working Genius model, emphasizing the power of aligning tasks with people's innate strengths.

Whether you’re just starting to build your team or looking to refine how your current team works together, this episode provides actionable strategies for creating a happier, more productive work environment. Tune in and find out how to put the right people in the right seats on your company’s bus!

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