The Working Genius Podcast with 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.

Fall 2024 Announcement 10/02/2024

Fall 2024 Announcement We're taking a break from uploading new episodes this fall, but we're looking forward to a return in 2025. Thank you to all of our listeners! To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: Check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/33291257

83. The Discernment Dilemma 09/19/2024

83. The Discernment Dilemma What makes Discernment unique, and why is it often so difficult to accurately place within our results? This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the perceived implications behind having - or not having - Discernment as a Working Genius. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/33127257

82. Off the Clock 09/04/2024

82. Off the Clock At work, we can't always use our Geniuses as much as we'd like. This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Matt discuss how we can find ways to exercise our Geniuses while we're off the clock. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: Working Genius Store: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/32767367

81. What's Your Third? 08/21/2024

81. What's Your Third? What is your third letter? This week, the team discusses the impact that your first Working Competency has on the way you use your Geniuses. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: Working Genius Store: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/32660952

80. Questions that Activate Each Genius 08/08/2024

80. Questions that Activate Each Genius What is the best way to tap into each Genius? This week, the team goes over the questions we can ask and the high-impact phrases we can use to successfully engage and activate each Working Genius type. Collaborating with Each Genius Handout: Working Genius Certification Program: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/32506402

July Rerun: All the Pairings... Finally 07/24/2024

July Rerun: All the Pairings... Finally Episode originally aired March 4th, 2022. Buckle up! This week, the Working Genius team reveals all of the pairings in our longest episode yet. /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/32280542

July Rerun: Make Your Conversations More Productive 07/11/2024

July Rerun: Make Your Conversations More Productive This week's rerun originally aired on January 21, 2022 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. /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/32105282

79. Working Genius Atrophy 06/26/2024

79. Working Genius Atrophy If you aren't regularly utilizing your Working Geniuses, you won't be able to take full advantage of your strengths. This week, Pat and the team discuss atrophy as it relates to the Working Genius model. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/31871292

78. Team Map Magic 06/15/2024

78. Team Map Magic It's a productivity tool, not just a personality assessment. This week, Pat and the team dissect a team map and describe how it can be used to make any team more effective. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: WG Certification Program: Team Application Guide: WG Team Maps: New! Working Genius Store: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/31754249

77. Working Genius for Students 05/30/2024

77. Working Genius for Students Young people and students are no strangers to feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and anxious. This week, Pat and the team speak directly to students, parents, teachers and administrators about how the Working Genius model - and the new version of the assessment - can be utilized to set up students for success. Working Genius for Students Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/31536707

76. The Things We Say 05/15/2024

76. The Things We Say Three years of using the Working Genius model to explain, analyze, and even anticipate behavior has led us to some interesting observations. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the words and phrases that each Genius - and each Genius pairing - often says. Staffing Industry Webinar - Tuesday, May 21: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/31296337

75. More Disruptive Than We Thought 05/02/2024

75. More Disruptive Than We Thought What additional insights can you gather from being a W, D, or E vs. an I, G, or T? This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss just how impactful it is to consider the responsive and/or disruptive nature of your Working Geniuses. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: Related Episode: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/31093963

74. Prophet in Your Own Backyard 04/17/2024

74. Prophet in Your Own Backyard Nobody wants to have to advocate for or defend the legitimacy and value of their own Geniuses. This week, Pat and the team discuss some things that certain Geniuses are crushed by, and how we can help each other avoid them. To register for Working Genius Industry Webinars: Working Genius for Students Assessment: Related Episodes: Email: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/30854358

73. Team-Based Staffing 04/03/2024

73. Team-Based Staffing When hiring a new employee, it's important to make sure the candidate is a culture fit and that they have the necessary skills and experience for the role. However, these aren't the only things we need to consider. This week, Pat and the team discuss the idea of hiring to fill gaps on a team. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: Working Genius Team Application Guide: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/30550568

72. Partnerships and Dirty Work 03/20/2024

72. Partnerships and Dirty Work In a marriage, a project team, or any other sort of partnership that consists of only two people, someone is going to be taking on dirty work. This week, Pat and the team discuss the necessity of awareness and gratitude in every partnership. WGP Episode 38 What Each Genius Craves: Working Genius Podcast Webpage: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/30449858

71. Nail Your Next Job Interview 03/06/2024

71. Nail Your Next Job Interview Use the Working Genius model to nail your next job interview and land the job you really want. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss authentic interviewing and the idea of being rejected for the right reasons. Related Episodes: Best Job Worst Job: You Deserve the Right Job: Entering the Workforce: Jobs, Careers, and Hiring: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/30225548

70. Genius in a Box 02/22/2024

70. Genius in a Box The Working Genius model should never limit someone within a role. This week, Pat is joined by Cody, Tracy and Laura as they discuss the idea of being put in a box as a result of your Geniuses. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/30070383

69. Substitute Galvanizing 02/07/2024

69. Substitute Galvanizing What can you do if nobody on your team has a certain disruptive Genius? This week, the team discusses the difference between behavioral and structural Galvanizing. The 49ers may have lost, but you can still use code TEAM25 until Wednesday, Feb 14 at midnight PT to earn 25% off all assessment purchases! Working Genius Assessment: 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/29834553

68. Grumpiness 01/24/2024

68. Grumpiness On a large scale, working in your frustrations can lead to dissatisfaction and burnout. But how does it affect us in the moment? This week, Pat and the team discuss how the way we get work done can make us grumpy, and what that means for the way we approach tasks. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/29621818

67. Too Much of a Good Thing 01/17/2024

67. Too Much of a Good Thing Is there such a thing as spending too much time in your sweet spot? This week, as promised, Pat and the team debate the merits of hypothetically doing all of your work within your areas of Genius. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/29512983

66. The Results Are In 12/20/2023

66. The Results Are In The results are in! This week, the team provides some new data from the Working Genius Assessment, and looks back on how the Six Types of Working Genius has grown since the beginning of 2023. New WG results data: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/29131983

65. The Mystery of Tenacity 12/06/2023

65. The Mystery of Tenacity It's close to the ground, it's disruptive, and it's the last of the Six Types. This week, the podcast team brings in some help as we finally explore the Genius of Tenacity. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28964868

64. The Depth of Galvanizing 11/21/2023

64. The Depth of Galvanizing This week, the team talks about the Genius of Galvanizing, and the depth associated with it that we might not always recognize. We'll finally land the plane on our next episode, where we will discuss the Genius of Tenacity. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28730858

63. Your First Hire 11/08/2023

63. Your First Hire Every entrepreneur, leader and manager needs to be intentional about who they bring on to their team. This week, Pat, Tracy, Cody and Beau discuss the reasons for prioritizing Working Genius as the search criteria. Use code PRECHRISTMAS for 20% off Working Genius licenses! Discount expires Nov 23. Visit Listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28550261

62. Mercy and Forgiveness 10/25/2023

62. Mercy and Forgiveness Yes, the Working Genius assessment is a productivity tool, and it serves to reduce guilt and judgment among individuals and teams. This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy go even deeper, and discuss how the Working Genius model relates to mercy and forgiveness. Use code PRECHRISTMAS for 20% off Working Genius licenses! Discount expires Nov 23. Visit Unfrustrate your meetings and see Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event Nov 8. Info and registration: Become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: Listen to the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28414565

61. Advertise Your Frustrations 10/12/2023

61. Advertise Your Frustrations Yes, it's important to know what your Working Frustrations are, but how well have you communicated them with your team? This week, Pat and the team talk about the importance of advertising your Frustrations and how it not only builds trust, but can make your job easier. Our new Working Genius Podcast page is live! Search for episodes, view show notes and more at To listen to the At the Table Podcast: To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28303892

60. Your Leader's Genius 09/28/2023

60. Your Leader's Genius There is one person on every team whose Geniuses have a particularly large impact. This week, Pat and the team discuss the potential affects that a leader's Geniuses have on team dynamics, and reinforce the idea that the best leader is a self-aware one. To become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator: To listen to the At the Table Podcast: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28170722

59. Working Genius Scramble 09/13/2023

59. Working Genius Scramble If a project has moved past your Geniuses or hasn't reached them yet, how can you productively contribute? This week, Pat and the team explain how each Genius can still be an asset to a team in every stage of the process of work. Become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: Take the Working Genius Assessment: Check out the At the Table Podcast: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/28013592

58. Who's on First? 08/31/2023

58. Who's on First? What's the difference between a DT and a TD? Well... not much. This week, Pat and the team discuss the potential impact that the order of our Working Geniuses has on the way we work. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/27897102

57. Teaching to Your Genius 08/16/2023

57. Teaching to Your Genius Not all teachers are alike. This week, Pat and the team discuss how different Genius pairings might approach the task of teaching others. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: /episode/index/show/workinggeniuspodcast/id/27765489

The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni

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