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 team ...
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WXGPodcast is a free think podcast that covers a wide range of topics from what's going in the news to opinions on music and movies. We pride ourselves in not taking things too seriously and focus on generating content that is fun and engaging. The typical crew, have widely different occupations and viewpoints that aid to the general discussion of topics. Join us as we journey from the bottom of the charts to the top as we continue to grow as a podcast!
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/ Check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/ttgteamassessment To become a Working Genius Certified…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast Working Genius Store: https://www.workinggenius.com/store…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast Working Genius Store: https://www.workinggenius.com/storeAv Patrick Lencioni
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80. Questions that Activate Each Genius
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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: https://tinyurl.com/wgcollaborationresource Working Genius Certification Program: https://workinggenius.me/c…
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July Rerun: All the Pairings... Finally
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Episode originally aired March 4th, 2022. Buckle up! This week, the Working Genius team reveals all of the pairings in our longest episode yet.Av Patrick Lencioni
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July Rerun: Make Your Conversations More Productive
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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.…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcastAv Patrick Lencioni
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/ WG Certification Program: https://www.workinggenius.com/client/certification/ Team Application…
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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 Assessmen…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars To liste…
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75. More Disruptive Than We Thought
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast Related Episode: https://www.workinggenius.com/wg-…
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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: https://tinyurl.com/IndustryWebinars Working Genius for Students Assessment:…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthe…
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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: https://tinyurl.com/WhatEachGeniusCraves Working Genius Podcast Webp…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/wg-podcast-post/45-best-job-worst-job You Deserve the Right Job: …
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcastAv Patrick Lencioni
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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: https://www.working…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcastAv Patrick Lencioni
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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: click to download To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To become a Working Genius Certified…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https…
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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 https://www.workinggenius.com/ Listen to the …
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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 https:/…
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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 not…
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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: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23 To list…
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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: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23 Take the Working Genius Assessment…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To become a Wor…
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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: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: https://ww…
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Don't just do something, stand there. This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Tracy discuss the importance of patience as it relates to how we use our Geniuses. Six Types of Working Genius Book Discussion Guide: https://tinyurl.com/BookDiscussionGuide Working Genius Team Application Guide: https://www.workinggenius.com/teamapplicationguide Become a Working …
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If only there was a way to analyze different types of people in a consistent, contained, high-pressure environment where they have to work through problems as a team. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau explore what each Genius type brings to an escape room. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast To take the Six Types of Wor…
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54. Introverts, Extraverts and the Working Genius
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What connections can be drawn between the Working Genius and the MBTI? This week, the team talks about introversion and extraversion, and how they interact with our Working Genius results. To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcastAv Patrick Lencioni
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Which of the Six Types is the least common, but perhaps the most commonly misunderstood? This week, the whole Working Genius team does a deep dive into the Genius of Wonder. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast…
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How do I use the Working Genius model to find a job or make a good hire? This week on the podcast, Pat, Beau, Julie and Matt answer more of your questions about jobs, careers and hiring. To access 'Reviewing Your Results' PDF: tinyurl.com/reviewingyourresults To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast…
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There's a clear difference between W, I, D and G, E, T. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss a new way to look at the Working Genius model.Av Patrick Lencioni
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Pat's Working Geniuses are Invention and Discernment, so he is otherwise known as a Discriminating Ideator. This week, Beau and Tracy share with him what it's like to work with an ID and discuss the nuances of the pairing.Av Patrick Lencioni
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a fr…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg To request a Working Genius workshop: https://www.workinggenius.com/workshop New! Working Genius Team Application G…
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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 S…
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46. Don't Master Your Frustrations
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atth…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the …
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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 https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources To order Pat’s ne…
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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 Worki…
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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 …
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40. Responsive vs. Disruptive Leadership
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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…
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39. Working Genius and the Holidays
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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: Wh…
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S4: EP 001 (SOLO DOLO)- LIFE AND TIMES IN KOREA PT.1 , DRAKE & 21 SAVAGE ALBUM , AND MUCH MORE
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In today's episode, we deep dive into my time in Korea and how it is being an African American when roaming the city. Some of my favorite spots in Korea and areas to shop, nightlife, etc. - The new Drake & 21 Savage album is some of my favorite tracks off the album - As always follow us on all social platforms @wxgpodcast and let us know how you li…
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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: https://www.workinggenius.com…
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