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The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni

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Sep 19, 2024 • 20min

83. The Discernment Dilemma

Explore the nuances of discernment as a vital component in team dynamics. The discussion uncovers common misconceptions and the challenges of recognizing one's discerning abilities. Trust emerges as a key factor, enabling open communication and fostering effective decision-making. The importance of diverse perspectives is emphasized, showcasing how collaborative discernment fuels creativity and innovation. Ultimately, the conversation celebrates individual strengths within a supportive team environment.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 25min

82. Off the Clock

Discover how to unleash your natural talents outside of work for personal fulfillment. Engage in hobbies that align with your abilities to boost mental well-being. The joy of creating lists and coaching youth sports brings fun and motivation into life. Learn about the power of galvanizing others through connection and belief, as well as the significance of enablement in volunteering. Plus, find satisfaction in completing small tasks that showcase your strengths!
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Aug 21, 2024 • 12min

81. What's Your Third?

Discover how your first Working Competency influences your talents with an insightful coffee cup analogy. Explore the hidden dynamics of your third genius and its crucial role in team interactions. Understand how misidentifying strengths can lead to misunderstandings and burnout. The conversation emphasizes leveraging individual contributions for enhanced collaboration. Plus, there's excitement about a new tool to help apply these insights in real-team scenarios!
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Aug 8, 2024 • 31min

80. Questions that Activate Each Genius

Discover how to activate different Working Genius types with targeted questions and phrases. Learn the significance of the Wonder Genius in teamwork and how diverse perspectives can enhance collaboration. Explore techniques to foster team creativity by creating safe spaces for idea sharing. Uncover strategies to galvanize team alignment and maintain motivation by leveraging personal strengths. Finally, dive into the enablement genius, emphasizing early involvement and the power of language in successful project execution.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 47min

July Rerun: All the Pairings... Finally

The podcast explores different personality pairings within teams, focusing on creative dreamers and contemplative counselors. It delves into the dynamics of W, E, and T personality types in problem-solving. The discussion highlights the strengths and challenges of geniuses working together and emphasizes the significance of adaptability and collaboration in various work styles.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 25min

July Rerun: Make Your Conversations More Productive

Explore the importance of aligning geniuses for productive conversations at work. Learn how different genius types can enhance collaboration and idea evaluation. Discover strategies for optimal meeting dynamics and successful outcomes by aligning participant strengths. Navigate frustrating conversations with trust, communication intentions, and understanding individual genius traits for improved effectiveness.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 17min

79. Working Genius Atrophy

Learn how neglecting your working geniuses can impact your joy and energy. Discover the importance of embracing and growing your talents, even in non-traditional environments. Explore how leveraging your geniuses outside of work can enhance relationships and activities, and invest in your skills for future growth and impact.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 19min

78. Team Map Magic

Discover how the Team Map tool can uncover unique strengths within a team, enhance team dynamics, and improve performance. Learn how team maps can aid in forecasting and problem-solving, enhance accountability, and guide staffing decisions. Explore the importance of aligning team members with the right roles to boost productivity and foster team transformations.
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May 30, 2024 • 40min

77. Working Genius for Students

The podcast discusses how the Working Genius model can benefit students, parents, teachers, and administrators. It explores the impact of working genius on students' success, emphasizing self-awareness and understanding one's strengths. The importance of integrating working genius into education is highlighted, with examples showcasing the benefits of embracing personal strengths for better decision-making and growth.
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May 15, 2024 • 28min

76. The Things We Say

Exploring verbal expressions of different working geniuses, understanding diverse communication styles for work harmony, discussing galvanizing and enablement behaviors, delving into working styles and communication geniuses, and exploring wonder, invention, and engagement in decision-making.

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