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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10 snips
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.
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.
14 snips
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.
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.
23 snips
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.
