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Working Genius Team Resources

Introduction to Working Genius

An introduction and overview of the Six Types of Working Genius model and its impact and implications for individuals and teams.

The Impact on Teams

Understand the implications of when a genius is missing on a team and learn the best way to quickly identify any gaps through the use of a Team Map.

Working Genius Podcasts

EPISODE 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.

EPISODE 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.

Working Genius Additional Resources

Working Genius Social Graphics

An introduction and overview of the Six Types of Working Genius model and its impact and implications for individuals and teams.

Marriage is a Lot of Work

Understand the implications of when a genius is missing on a team and learn the best way to quickly identify any gaps through the use of a Team Map.

Minimize frustration in meetings by helping teams understand what the work requires and ensuring the right people are involved at the right time.

“Since implementing Working Genius, our meetings have gotten better, our client relations have gotten better… we’ve even streamlined roles, productivity has increased, and overall satisfaction is up.”

 Kimberly Kayler, President, AOE

Bring insight into hiring and team-building by aligning a candidate’s strengths with the actual needs of the role and the team.

“I know my geniuses (Invention and Discernment), and I hire assistants with complementary geniuses (enablement and tenacity). Working Genius has been a great tool to give me OBJECTIVE input when hiring the right assistant.”

 Sandra Reimer, CoLabourNation

Improve your ability to get work done by understanding what energizes you and focusing your time on the type of work you’re naturally wired to do well.

“Understanding these Genius pairings has transformed our workflow, helping us avoid past frustrations and enabling each team member to contribute their strengths more effectively.”

 J.P. Kwok, Bellevue Baptist Church

Boost morale and engagement by helping people tap into the kind of work that gives them energy, purpose, and a sense of ownership.

“This forever impacted the culture and teamwork of our company. It has created an atmosphere of appreciation and understanding, and we have become more effective and efficient!”

 Angie Johnson, Young Naperville Singers

Experience a simple, practical vocabulary to talk about how work gets done and how teams can work better together.

“The greatest gift has been the common language Working Genius has given our staff to understand how each person naturally works and where they thrive. It’s rewarding to see the self-awareness and empathy it’s created. We’re able to call each other up while giving grace. We can lean on the right people at the right time—and it’s actually fun! Our team loves seeing Working Genius come to life.”

 Holly Troutman, PHR, SHRM-CP (The MET Church)