Exploring Working Genius Pairings

Jan 16, 2025

Working Genius Podcast: Pairings and Labels Part 1

Introduction

  • Hosts: Pat Lencioni and Cody Thompson, joined by Tracy Noble
  • Discussion on the six types of working genius and their impact on work and life
  • Focus of the episode: Pairings and labels of working genius types

Background

  • 6 types of working genius with 15 permutations and combinations
  • Current focus: Exploring 3 of these 15 pairs
  • Goal: To label and describe each pair effectively
  • Audience invited to provide feedback on the labels

Purpose of Labels

  • Help people identify with their working genius type
  • Provide insight into strengths and contributions to a team
  • Make the model resonate and be more relatable

Pairing Exploration

  1. Discernment and Enablement (DE/ED)

    • Label: Insightful Collaborator
    • Attributes: Thoughtful partner, compassionate adviser
    • Strengths: Works well with others, uses discernment effectively
    • Challenges: Slow to confront, self-forgetful, potential for bitterness
  2. Discernment and Galvanizing (DG/GD)

    • Label: Intuitive Activator
    • Attributes: Confident, intuitive, gets people moving
    • Strengths: Quick decision-making, motivating others
    • Challenges: Projects overconfidence, can be cavalier
  3. Invention and Discernment (ID/DI)

    • Label: Discriminating Innovator (tentative)
    • Attributes: Integrative, insightful, invents wisely
    • Strengths: Evaluates and improves ideas effectively
    • Challenges: Intensity, incessant, hard to disagree with

Discussion and Feedback

  • Participants discuss their experiences and reflections on their types
  • Open invitation for listener input on labels and descriptions
  • Future goal: Create a comprehensive document to assist with type identification and utilization

Closing

  • Encouragement for listener involvement in the development process
  • Next episodes will explore more pairings and include guest discussions
  • Ongoing development of a book related to working genius and labels

Contact


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