The 6 Types of Working Genius

THE 6 TYPES OF WORKING GENIUS

by Patrick Lencioni

Why do certain tasks energize you while others leave you feeling drained? In this book, Patrick Lencioni offers a practical framework to help you discover and leverage your natural strengths and work preferences. “Work” in this case refers to anything you do to get things done—be it strategic or mundane tasks in your job, chores at home, or planning a family vacation.

In this summary, you’ll learn:
• The 6 types of working geniuses—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, Tenacity—including 3 responsive geniuses and 3 disruptive geniuses.
• How everyone has 2 geniuses, 2 competencies, and 2 frustrations, and what to do with them as individuals and as a team.
• The critical role that each working genius plays in the 3 phases of work (Ideation, Activation, and Implementation), potential problems when a genius is missing, and how to fill the gaps.
• How to apply the model to maximize individual and team performance and satisfaction, and improve overall organizational health.

Who should read this:
• Business leaders, managers, executives and HR managers
• Anyone who wants to better understand and leverage your strengths for personal and professional success and fulfillment.