In “The 6 Types of Working Genius,” New Your Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni breaks down a new model that may alter the way you lead teams. He discusses the 6 different types of working geniuses and how to help people find their specific genius,
The purpose of this book is to understand your teams better and use their natural gifts to increase productivity.
The 6 genius types are based on core human interests. Pioneers love adventure and innovation. Connectors build relationships and community. Creatives push artistic boundaries. Guardians seek responsibility and service. Navigators long for wisdom and truth. Experientialists crave fun and variety.
A key message is that all genius types bring value through diverse motivations and tendencies. Leaders can build better teams by recognizing working motivations and tailoring roles, communication, and management accordingly. The 6 Types of Working Genius provides a model for understanding yourself and others at work based on innate motivational types. If you want to collaborate more effectively, this book offers insights to appreciate gifts and balance blind spots on a team.
