Summation (formerly World of DaaS) Patrick Lencioni - the six types of working genius
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Sep 2, 2025 
Patrick Lencioni, founder of The Table Group and author of 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team', shares insights on organizational health and team dynamics. He discusses why smart companies fail, emphasizing communication over strategy. Lencioni introduces the six types of working genius, revealing how understanding individual strengths can boost collaboration. He advocates for structured meetings that allow for productive conflict, and stresses the importance of vulnerability and emotional intelligence in leadership, transforming team effectiveness.
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The Six Types Of Working Genius
- Work can be decomposed into six distinct 'working geniuses' that explain who enjoys which tasks.
- Teams with missing geniuses struggle; knowing profiles explains recurring failures and misassignments.
Assess And Align Working Geniuses
- Identify team members' two working geniuses to assign roles that energize them.
- Use the 12-minute Working Genius assessment to reveal strengths and reorganize around them.
Author's Own Genius Gaps
- Patrick admits he lacks enablement and tenacity and needed team members to finish his books.
- He credits teammates with tenacity who held him accountable to complete projects.
