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The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni

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Apr 17, 2024 • 18min

74. Prophet in Your Own Backyard

Explore the frustration of unrecognized talents, importance of valuing unique strengths in relationships, resistance faced by geniuses, advocating for one's genius in communication, and reflections on personal growth in family dynamics.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 18min

73. Team-Based Staffing

The podcast discusses the importance of hiring to fill gaps on a team, focusing on team dynamics and balancing geniuses for optimal performance. The conversation emphasizes the need for candidates who can work towards shared goals and contribute to a well-rounded team dynamic, showcasing the significance of recognizing and utilizing individual geniuses effectively within a team framework.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 18min

72. Partnerships and Dirty Work

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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Mar 6, 2024 • 29min

71. Nail Your Next Job Interview

Learn how to excel in job interviews by applying the concept of working genius to find the right fit and avoid common pitfalls. Explore the crucial mindset needed for job interviews, uncover the genius framework for job success, and understand the essential working geniuses in the workplace. Navigate weaknesses in interviews with honesty, self-awareness, and proactive strategies to align with roles that suit your strengths.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 20min

70. Genius in a Box

Exploring the idea of 'genius in a box' and how it relates to the six types of working geniuses. Embracing diversity in working geniuses to avoid exclusion and ensure well-rounded perspectives. Appreciating diverse strengths and work styles. Collaborative innovation through blending diverse geniuses. Connecting joy, energy, and individual geniuses in work for optimal performance.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 20min

69. Substitute Galvanizing

The podcast explores the concept of galvanizing in a team and discusses strategies for handling the absence of a galvanizing figure. They delve into the importance of galvanizing, visual reminders, and active engagement in organizations. The role of a galvanizer and the announcement of a sale related to the upcoming Super Bowl are also discussed.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 15min

68. Grumpiness

The podcast explores the connection between grumpiness and working outside of one's genius, discussing the impact on energy levels and civility. It emphasizes the importance of aligning work with one's working geniuses for personal fulfillment and positive impact on others. The hosts delve into the causes of grumpiness and the significance of self-awareness and empathy towards others.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 18min

67. Too Much of a Good Thing

The podcast discusses the merits of spending time in your sweet spot vs. stepping outside your comfort zone. It emphasizes the importance of balancing competencies and frustrations for personal growth. The value of doing tasks outside of your genius is explored, along with the benefits of mono-tasking. The podcast also discusses the benefits and growth that come from occasionally working outside of one's expertise.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 29min

66. The Results Are In

The team shares new data from the Working Genius Assessment and discusses the positive impact of assessment results. They analyze the different working genius types and highlight the importance of having every type on a team. They also discuss the reliability of the data and the value of a career assessment tool. Plus, they mention upcoming discussions on spending time in one's genius in the new year.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 24min

65. The Mystery of Tenacity

The podcast explores the concept of tenacity as a working genius and its significance in the workplace. It discusses the struggle between perfectionism and efficiency, the observability and impact of tenacity, and the undervaluation of tenacity in society. The speakers also discuss the importance of understanding different working styles and share personal anecdotes about mistakes and self-appreciation.

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