Patrick Lencioni: Maximize Joy in Your Career by Learning Your Working Genius | Productivity E305

For two decades, Patrick Lencioni bounced between excitement and frustration at work. Driven to understand the root of his frustration, he discovered that while there are six types of work, he only truly enjoyed two. This insight led to the creation of the Working Genius model. Recognizing its universal value, Patrick and his team developed an assessment to help individuals and teams identify their natural strengths and focus on the work that energizes them. In this episode, Patrick reveals how understanding your Working Genius can transform your approach to work, prevent burnout, and boost productivity. Patrick Lencioni is one of the founders of The Table Group and the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 9 million copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. In this episode, Hala and Patrick will discuss: - Patrick’s journey to discovering the Working Genius model - How to identify your natural talents and avoid burnout - The six types of work that determine job satisfaction - How understanding your team’s genius can boost productivity - Why people get stuck in the wrong roles - The most entrepreneurial Working Geniuses - Why some tasks drain your energy - Why diverse teams succeed - And other topics… Patrick Lencioni is one of the founders of The Table Group and the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 9 million copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of The Table Group, Patrick dedicates his time to speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health. He also consults with executives and their teams. His classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team , remains a national bestseller over twenty years after its release. Connect with Patrick: Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth/ Patrick’s Twitter: https://x.com/patricklencioni Patrick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioni_ Take the Working Genius Assessment: Use code 'PROFITING' at checkout for 20% off the Working Genius Assessment at youngandprofiting.co/work Resources Mentioned: The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com/ Patrick’s Books: The Six Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team : https://www.amazon.com/Types-Working-Genius-Understand-Frustrations/dp/1637743297 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable : https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756 Patrick’s Podcasts: At The Table : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-table-with-patrick-lencioni/id1474171732 The Working Genius Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-working-genius-podcast-with-patrick-lencioni/id1553105854 The 3-Minute Reset : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-minute-reset-pat-lencioni-chris-stefanick/id1717490448 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course . Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Work Life Balance, Team Building, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Time Management, Life Balance, Goal Setting, Goals, Resolutions