The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni
What is your Working Genius? The Working Genius podcast is designed to help people identify their natural gifts and find joy and fulfillment in their work and life.
Leadership and teamwork expert Patrick Lencioni and his team explore the Working Genius model and provide practical advice for applying this framework individually, at our jobs and in our homes. What type of work makes you thrive? Are you burning out because your job requires you to work in your areas of frustration? How can teams and families better tap into one another’s gifts? This podcast answers all these questions and more.
Leadership and teamwork expert Patrick Lencioni and his team explore the Working Genius model and provide practical advice for applying this framework individually, at our jobs and in our homes. What type of work makes you thrive? Are you burning out because your job requires you to work in your areas of frustration? How can teams and families better tap into one another’s gifts? This podcast answers all these questions and more.
Episodes
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4 snips
May 3, 2024 • 20min
75. More Disruptive Than We Thought
Exploring the impact of working genius on collaboration and communication, discussing dual responsive geniuses and disruptive behaviors. Navigating disruption in work approaches and team dynamics, balancing responsive and disruptive behaviors in the workplace. Embracing diversity of talents and personalities in team dynamics to drive innovation and productivity.
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.
8 snips
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.
4 snips
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.
Feb 23, 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.
24 snips
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.
6 snips
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.
9 snips
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.
7 snips
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.
