The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni – Details, episodes & analysis

How does humility enhance the application of your Working Geniuses in both personal and professional settings?

Humility is the secret ingredient that elevates teamwork, leadership, and productivity. In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore how humility acts as a booster within the Working Genius framework. They also discuss why embracing humility allows you to work more effectively within your strengths while also building stronger, more cohesive teams.

Topics explored in this episode: 

(03:03) What is Humility?

*Humility enhances an individual’s ability to utilize their natural talents.

(11:05) Why Humility Matters

*Leaders who embrace humility build stronger, more resilient teams.

(15:48) Humility as a Booster

*How humility acts as an accelerant to strengths and gifts—even outside your genius zone.

(21:01) Team Collaboration

*Teams with humility communicate more openly and work through challenges effectively.

(22:30) Recognizing the Absence of Humility

*A lack of humility leads to dysfunction and conflict within teams.

(24:06) Cultivating Humility

*Why most people welcome the awareness of their weaknesses—and how to embrace that mindset.

This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. 

The Six Types of Working Genius model helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. When you’re able to better understand the types of work that bring you more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful. The Six Types of Working Genius assessment is the fastest and simplest way to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work.

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This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/ 

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 Facilitator: https://www.workinggenius.com/client/certification/ 

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: https://www.workinggenius.com/students

To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

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 listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

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-podcast-post/3-are-you-a-disruptor-or-a-responder

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: https://www.workinggenius.com/students

Related Episodes: https://tinyurl.com/WGPodcastWhatEachGeniusCraves

Email: podcast@tablegroup.com

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/atthetablepodcast

To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

Working Genius Team Application Guide:  https://www.workinggenius.com/teamapplicationguide

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 Webpage: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

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: https://www.workinggenius.com/wg-podcast-post/44-you-deserve-the-right-job

Entering the Workforce: https://www.workinggenius.com/wg-podcast-post/11-entering-the-workforce

Jobs, Careers, and Hiring: https://www.workinggenius.com/wg-podcast-post/7-jobs-careers-and-hiring

To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

To listen to the At the Table Podcast: tinyurl.com/atthetablepodcast

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/atthetablepodcast