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The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni

ByPatrick Lencioni
92 episodes

Podcast Summary

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.

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Introducing "The Working Genius Podcast" with Patrick Lencioni

What is Your Working Genius? Join leadership and teamwork expert Patrick Lencioni and his team as they explore the Working Genius model and provide practical advice for applying this framework individually, at our jobs and in our homes. Engage in interesting conversations about joy and fulfillment, careers and hiring, tapping into one another's gifts, unnecessary guilt, and much more.

2021-01-21•0mins
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1. What is Your Genius?

In the first episode of the Working Genius Podcast, Pat and Cody express their excitement around the new show, talk about some of the topics that will be covered, and reintroduce the 64th episode of the At the Table podcast, “What is Your Genius?”

2021-02-23•33mins
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2. No Joy No Genius

Can you be skilled in an area that doesn’t give you joy and energy? Definitely. Does that mean it should be considered one of your Geniuses? Definitely not. In this episode, Pat and the Working Genius team dive into the importance of fulfillment and joy in determining what your Geniuses are.

2021-02-23•18mins
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3. Are You a Disruptor or a Responder?

Are you a disruptor or a responder? In this episode, Pat and the Working Genius team discuss the difference between the three Responsive Geniuses and the three Disruptive Geniuses, and how they come across at work.

2021-02-23•17mins
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4. The Genius of Meetings

Every meeting requires certain Geniuses. This week, Pat and the Working Genius team discuss the different types of meetings, and how to identify which Geniuses are appropriate and necessary.

2021-03-02•19mins
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5. The Three Phases

We've always thought of work as ideation and implementation, but the Working Genius model sheds light on an important middle phase that is often overlooked. This week, the Working Genius team talks about the three phases, and the elevation of each Genius as it relates to landing a plane.

2021-03-09•29mins
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6. Stop Feeling Guilty at Work

Nobody is good at everything, yet we tend to dwell on our weaknesses and judge others for theirs. This week, the Working Genius team gives you the tools to stop feeling guilty at work.

2021-03-16•21mins
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7. Jobs, Careers and Hiring

How should you use the Working Genius assessment to find the right job, or to hire the right people? Tune in to this week's episode to find out.

2021-03-23•24mins

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8. Personality vs. Productivity

What exactly is it that differentiates the Six Types of Working Genius from other personality type assessments? The team talks this week about how the Working Genius assessment is actually more of a productivity tool than a personality tool.

2021-03-30•15mins
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9. The Language of Work

One of the most effective ways to use the Working Genius assessment involves adopting the language of the model into your vocabulary at work. This week, the team discusses the advantages of being "fluent" in the Six Types.

2021-04-06•12mins
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10. Understanding Discernment

What's the difference between Discernment and expertise? This week, the team explores the nuances of the Genius of Discernment, and discusses why it is sometimes misunderstood.

2021-04-13•16mins
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11. Entering the Workforce

Whether you're a recent grad or switching careers, everyone wants to get a job that they enjoy. In this episode, the team discusses how the Working Genius assessment can be applied to finding a job that's right for you.

2021-04-20•25mins
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12. Working Genius and Your Family

We explore Working Genius in our homes. How does our type affect how we think about our families, kids, spouse, etc. Pat, Laura and Cody discuss guilt, judgement, musicals and more.

2021-04-28•26mins
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13. Holding Back Your Genius

Should we be using our areas of Genius all the time? Pat and the team discuss why regulating our Genius in certain situations can serve our teams and families.

2021-05-05•11mins
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14. The Truth About Burnout

For too long we thought about burnout as it relates the to the amount of work on our plate. Pat and Cody discuss how the Working Genius provides a new paradigm for thinking about burnout as the type of work we are engaged in.

2021-05-18•18mins
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15. Rebranding Enablement

The Genius of Enablement doesn't get the credit that we think it deserves. On this week's episode, we discuss the guilt, societal expectations, and general perceptions surrounding Enablement, and its importance on every team.

2021-06-03•16mins
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16. Cliffhanger

To close out this first 'season' of the Working Genius podcast, the team gets together to share what we've learned about the model, what we've been working on, and what's in store for the future.

2021-07-13•28mins
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17. Here's Your Birthday Gift

This week, the team kicks off the new season of the Working Genius podcast as we celebrate the model's 1 year anniversary! Tune in to hear Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss our Geniuses as gifts: how we need to appreciate them, how we can appreciate the gifts of others, and how our gifts remain the same over time.

2021-11-04•24mins
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18. Person on the Street: Tom and Rosylyn

This week on the podcast, we debrief some Working Genius results live! Our friends Tom and Rosylyn, who own a local business, sit down with Pat and Cody to discuss how their Geniuses show up in both their marriage and their work. To check out their store, visit VentureGoods.com

2021-11-18•32mins
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19. Pairings and Labels Part 1

Everyone has two Working Geniuses, which means there are 15 different potential pairings. This week, the team reveals three of the labels that we've come up with for some of those pairings, starting with DE, DG, and ID.

2021-12-03•24mins
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20. When Your Genius Sucks

Every one of our Working Geniuses gives us joy and energy, but that doesn't mean they can never prove to be annoying, to others or to ourselves. In this episode, Pat and Cody explore how each of the Six Types sometimes sucks.

2021-12-15•17mins
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21. Pairings Part 2

This week, the Working Genius team covers two more pairings with help from Beau and Julie. Tune in as we discuss IG and DT.

2021-12-24•22mins
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22. The Cure for Team Toxicity

Perhaps the most immediate benefit of the Working Genius model is how it allows us to overcome the fundamental attribution error. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss how we can replace judgement and toxicity on our teams with understanding and grace.

2022-01-07•20mins

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23. Make Your Conversations More Productive

In previous episodes, we've talked about the altitude of each Genius, the 3 stages of work, regulating your Genius, and the Genius of meetings. What do you get when you roll all of these concepts together? A new Working Genius framework that applies to any conversation at work.

2022-01-21•24mins
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24. Working Genius and Parenting

We use the Working Genius model as a guide for how we show up to work. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss how you can apply it to your job as a parent.

2022-02-16•31mins
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25. ALL the Pairings... Finally

Buckle up! This week, the Working Genius team reveals all of the pairings in our longest episode yet.

2022-03-04•46mins
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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.

2022-03-18•18mins
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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.

2022-04-01•22mins
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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.

2022-04-15•19mins
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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.

2022-04-29•25mins
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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.

2022-05-11•21mins
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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.

2022-06-08•34mins
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32. Non-Working Genius

Despite its name, the Six Types of Working Genius model is extremely applicable outside of work, and even on vacation. In this episode, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss how we can use the Working Genius to more effectively plan trips, book travel, and decide what to do on vacation.

2022-06-24•19mins
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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.

2022-07-13•15mins
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34. Slow to Judge and Quick to Understand

As people, we are often quick to judge and slow to understand. This week, the team discusses the fundamental attribution error and lays the foundation for one of the most impactful symptoms, both personally and professionally, of embracing the Working Genius model.

2022-08-12•24mins
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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.

2022-08-24•34mins
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36. Beers With the Author

The Six Types of Working Genius Book is nearly out! This week on the Working Genius podcast, Beau sits down with Pat to pick his brain about his experiences as an author and dive in to the upcoming book. Buy the Working Genius book: Take the 12 minute assessment: workinggenius.com

2022-09-21•26mins
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37. Make it Stick

What is the best way to embed the Working Genius into an organization's culture once the initial excitement wears off? This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss a few different things you can do to 'make it stick.' Buy the Working Genius book: Take the 12 minute assessment: workinggenius.com

2022-10-07•21mins
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38. What Each Genius Craves

Each of the Six Types craves something different from others. This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Tracy identify the one thing that each Genius type needs to feel valued, and explain why this is important for teams. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2022-10-21•34mins
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39. Working Genius and the Holidays

The holidays can be frustrating, and planning for them is work. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss how the Working Genius model can be used to spark meaningful conversations and alleviate stress during this holiday season. Accompanying PDF resource will be available soon at tinyurl.com/wgpodcastresources Three questions for discussion: Which of these six activities give you joy and energy? Which of these six activities rob you of joy and energy? Given your responses, how does this play out during the holidays? To order the Working Genius book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2022-11-18•23mins
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40. Responsive vs. Disruptive Leadership

The best type of leader is always a self-aware one, however that doesn't mean certain Working Geniuses aren't sometimes better suited for specific organizations, roles, or situations. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the difference between responsive and disruptive leaders. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2022-12-07•21mins
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41. Old Year New Year

Since this is the last episode of the year, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau reflect on how far the Six Types of Working Genius has come in 2022. Then, the team discusses a way to audit our roles through the lens of the Working Genius model as we enter 2023. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2022-12-21•34mins
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42. The Limits of Working Genius

Everyone has Working Geniuses, Competencies and Frustrations, but these are not the only measures that describe us as people. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the dangers of overprescribing our Working Genius results, and why it's important to always consider a variety of factors when analyzing our tendencies and preferences. To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast Related episodes: Personality vs. Productivity: tinyurl.com/wgpodcastep8 Elevator Pitch: tinyurl.com/wgpodcastep26

2023-01-11•20mins
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43. Guilt Around our Frustrations

How can we stop ourselves from feeling bad about the things we aren't naturally gifted at? This week, Pat, Beau and Matt discuss the different types of guilt that are associated with each Working Frustration, and why this guilt is unnecessary. Start with yourself handout To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2023-01-25•31mins
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44. You Deserve the Right Job

You deserve the right job. This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss why taking the wrong job is almost always a recipe for disaster and how important it is to find a role that suits your gifts. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2023-02-10•23mins
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45. Best Job Worst Job

What types of roles might be well-suited for each Genius pairing? This week, the team talks about what they would do if they had to take a different job. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2023-02-22•28mins
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46. Don't Master Your Frustrations

Don't master your frustrations. This week, the team talks about the trap of spending time outside of your Geniuses, and why simply becoming proficient in something you don't enjoy can be detrimental long term. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2023-03-08•12mins
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47. Demystifying Invention

The Genius of Invention is not nearly as complicated as the Genius that precedes it, but it can still be difficult to fully understand. This week, Pat and Beau are our two Inventors in studio, and they're joined by Cody and Tracy to dive deeper into the second of the Six Types. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

2023-03-22•34mins
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48. The Genius of Self-Awareness

What is the best Working Genius type? This week, the team talks about self-awareness and humility. See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event! Info and registration: To request a Working Genius workshop: New! Working Genius Team Application Guide:

2023-04-05•21mins
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49. In Case of Emergency

How do our Geniuses come out when we are under stress? This week, the team revisits the importance of regulating our Geniuses, but this time on a personal level. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event! Info and registration: New! Working Genius Team Application Guide:

2023-04-19•20mins

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