Are you unintentionally discouraging others by calling something “easy”?

In episode 92 of the Working Genius Podcast, Pat and Cody explore the pitfalls of assuming that what’s easy and fun for you will be the same for others. They explore how working within your genius can make tasks feel effortless and how this can mislead us when advising or leading others. This episode is a reminder to value your own strengths and to honor the differences in how others are wired.

Topics explored in this episode:

(00:00) The Myth of Easy and Fun

* Pat shares a story about someone saying a college major was “easy and fun” without considering individual differences.

* The idea that what's easy within your genius can be misleading for others.

(03:18) Why 'Easy' Can Hurt

* Labeling tasks as “easy” can unintentionally demotivate or discourage others who struggle.

* People may feel inadequate or undervalued when they can't replicate what seems effortless to someone else.

(06:29) Practice vs. Joy

* Mastery alone doesn't lead to fulfillment if you're not working in your genius.

* Pat reflects on writing as a gift and contrasts it with skills he’s developed that still feel like a chore.

(09:29) Self-Awareness and Respecting Differences

* How practicing wonder isn’t fulfilling for Cody even if he gets better at it.

* The need to avoid pushing people into roles they’re not wired for.

(13:01) Real-World Consequences

* Misjudging others’ working genius can lead to years stuck in an unfulfilling career.

* Parenting and workplace examples that show how important it is to honor different gifts.

This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. 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: https://www.workinggenius.com/about/assessment

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What makes the Genius of Enablement (“E”) such a crucial part of team implementation?

Episode 91 of the Working Genius Podcast dives into the Enablement Genius with guest Tracy Noble, Chief Development Officer at The Table Group. Pat, Cody, and Tracy explore the subtle power of Enablement—how it brings relational glue to implementation and drives team cohesion. They also unpack the differences between Enablement and people-pleasing, and how to regulate Enablement without shutting it down.

Topics explored in this episode:

(0:52) The Complexity of Enablement

* Tracy describes how her Discernment constantly informs her Enablement.

* How Enablement is often misunderstood.

* Enablement goes far beyond just being helpful or friendly.

(4:35) Implementation, Not Just Helping

* Enablement starts implementation with people, not tasks.

* Teams without E often operate in silos.

(9:09) Virtue Versus Genius

* Enablement isn't the same as kindness—it can be self-serving in a good way.

* Tracy shares why Enablement energizes her when it serves others.

(13:44) Enablement in Action

* Enablement plays out in both personal moments and strategic leadership.

(17:21) Regulating the E

* Even Geniuses need regulation—especially Enablement.

* Recognizing when Discernment is needed over Enablement.

This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. 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: https://www.workingGenius.com/about/assessment

Subscribe to The Working Genius Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/4iGGm8u), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube).

Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth and http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial.

Be sure to check out our other podcast, At The Table with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube).

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This episode was produced by Story On

How can recognizing the “lowercase” application of your Working Genius improve your contributions to projects and increase your job fulfillment?

In episode 90 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore the distinction between “uppercase” and “lowercase” expressions of the six Working Geniuses. Joined by Matt Lencioni, they unpack how to apply your genius even when it's not the dominant need in a situation.

Topics explored in this episode:

(0:53) Introducing Uppercase and Lowercase Genius

* Using your genius in its "uppercase" glory or a "lowercase" supportive capacity.

(4:34) Applying Genius in Different Contexts

* Examples of uppercase geniuses, like a "Wonder" (W) initiating a new project or an "Inventor" (I) developing a new product.

* How lowercase W or I contributes to a launch meeting by wondering and inventing within the launch's context.

(8:16) Self-Regulation and Team Trust

* The difference between unhelpfully disruptive uppercase contributions and service-oriented lowercase ones.

(12:55) Shared Language

* Applying lowercase genius to prevent individuals from dominating.

* How Working Genius provides a shared language for feedback, fostering trust.

* Knowing one another's working geniuses allows for intentional delegation and contribution, leading to greater joy and fulfillment.

A note for new listeners/viewers: In this episode, Pat and Cody dive deep into the Six Types of Working Genius, a model that helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. If you’re new to our framework, perhaps consider checking out some earlier episodes of The Working Genius Podcast. Or, if you’re interested, you can take The Six Types of Working Genius assessment, which is the fastest and simplest way to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work: https://www.workinggenius.com/about/assessment

Refresher: The initials discussed in this episode refer to:

W = Wonder.

I = Invention.

D = Discernment.

G = Galvanizing.

E = Enablement.

T = Tenacity.

This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. 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: https://www.workinggenius.com/about/assessment

Subscribe to The Working Genius Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/4iGGm8u), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube).

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