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.
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34 snips
Aug 24, 2022 • 35min
35. Every Pairing Has a Rough Edge
Every single Working Genius pairing is uniquely gifted. However, each one also has its own unique challenges. This week, the Working Genius team talks about the rough edges of each pairing.
Aug 12, 2022 • 24min
34. Slow to Judge and Quick to Understand
The podcast discusses the importance of being slow to judge and quick to understand. They explore misunderstandings caused by judging others based on their lack of a specific genius. The hosts provide practical strategies for avoiding negative judgments and emphasize the importance of recognizing and appreciating each team member's unique abilities. They express gratitude for the support of the Working Genius assessment tool and ask for pre-orders of their upcoming book.
6 snips
Jul 13, 2022 • 15min
33. WIDGET Your Progress
When carrying out a project, how do you evaluate progress? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss how the Working Genius model not only provides an effective way to measure progress against given objectives, but also serves to illuminate and prescribe the necessary next steps.
Jun 24, 2022 • 19min
32. Non-Working Genius
Discover how the Six Types of Working Genius can transform your vacation planning! The hosts share personal stories that highlight aligning strengths with leisure activities for ultimate relaxation. Learn how individual preferences impact travel experiences and why understanding them boosts joy. They dive into the tension between structured plans and spontaneity, emphasizing self-awareness in leisure choices. With practical examples, find out how to enhance your adventures and relationships by integrating personal talents into your downtime!
Jun 8, 2022 • 34min
31. Six for Six
For any project, all 6 Types of Working Genius are necessary, so what does it look like when a team is underrepresented in a certain area? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about each individual Genius, and where teams get stuck without them.
15 snips
May 11, 2022 • 21min
30. Why we Devalue our Geniuses
For some reason, many of us tend to view other peoples' Working Geniuses as more important or more impressive than our own. This week, the team talks about the unique merits of each Genius, and how much more appreciative we are of others when we realize the true value of our own strengths.
9 snips
Apr 29, 2022 • 25min
29. Signs of Team Success
So the members of your team have taken the assessment... how do you then measure its impact? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss what success looks like when using the Working Genius model.
Apr 15, 2022 • 19min
28. Person on the Street: Chris Stefanick
This week, the team sits down with a good friend who happens to be one of Pat's favorite 'creative dreamers'. Tune in to hear how Chris' Wonder and Invention impact his role as a leader.
5 snips
Apr 1, 2022 • 23min
27. Don't Should on Yourself
We all tell ourselves that we should be better at certain aspects of our work or in certain areas of our life. However, if we aren't naturally inclined to enjoy and thrive within those areas, to 'should' on ourselves is a recipe for unnecessary guilt and shame.
Mar 18, 2022 • 19min
26. Elevator Pitch
The Six Types of Working Genius is a strikingly simple model, yet there is an almost overwhelming amount of depth in its application. So where's the hook? This week, the team describes what we believe to be the most effective 'elevator pitch' for the Working Genius assessment.
