Unlocking Your Two Working Geniuses: The Key to More Joy and Fulfillment at Work

In this episode of Success Is an Iceberg, host Janel Donohue explores Patrick Lencioni's "Six Types of Working Genius" model. Using the acronym WIDGET, she breaks down six work styles—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—explaining how each person has two natural "geniuses," two "competencies," and two "frustrations." Janel shares her own geniuses (Galvanizing and Discernment) and highlights how understanding this model can boost team dynamics, productivity, and personal fulfillment. As a certified facilitator, she encourages listeners to discover their own working genius and apply these insights in their professional lives.   Timestamps Introduction to the Six Types of Working Genius (00:01:16) The host introduces the concept of the "Six Types of Working Genius," a model created by Patrick Lencioni.  Why Working Genius is a Valuable Tool (00:04:32) The host explains how this model differs from others and how it improves joy, productivity, morale, and team effectiveness. The WIDGET Acronym Explained (00:07:43) Each of the six types of working genius—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—is defined and explained. Geniuses, Competencies, and Frustrations (00:12:23) The host explains that everyone has two geniuses, two competencies, and two frustrations among the six types of work.  The Host's Personal Working Genius Profile (00:14:26)  Janel Donohue shares her own geniuses (Galvanizing, Discernment), competencies (Enablement, Tenacity), and frustrations (Wonder, Invention) as an example. How to Apply the Working Genius Model (00:22:28) The host encourages listeners to reflect on their own geniuses and frustrations and how they interact with their team members. Powerful Quotes from the Episode 'When I started this model, I was not maximizing my joy and fulfillment, but I didn't know why.' 'You can be really good at one of your working frustrations, and that's dangerous because everybody thinks because you're good at it, you love to do it.' 'When I did this assessment, it was such an "aha" moment for me because my frustrations are in wonder and in invention.' 'When I see the light bulbs go off, it is so rewarding. When I see teams working together, when I get the response where people say, "This has changed the way our team works," I love it.' 'What I want you to walk away with today is you are a genius, and I hope that I can be a part of you figuring out what your geniuses are.'   RESOURCES: Connect With Me: Janel Donohue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janel.s.donohue/ LinkedIn is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeldonohue/   FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Success Is An Iceberg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify   "Your greatest strengths aren't just what you're good at—they're the work that gives you energy and fulfillment."   Podcast Produced and edited by the team at ResilientVoiceMedia.com Contact us for expert podcast production and support.