What’s the key to thriving in the workplace? According to The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni, it’s more than just doing a good job.
Working Genius is a powerful tool for understanding ourselves and how we work with others. It helps us discover the stages of work that bring joy and fulfillment—and the ones that leave us feeling drained or burned out.
In today’s exchange, Doug Bradle, Nussbaum’s Chief Operations Officer and certified Working Genius coach, unpacks the six stages of work:
- Wonder – asking the big questions and imagining what could be.
- Invention – creating brand-new solutions from scratch.
- Discernment – evaluating and improving ideas with insight.
- Galvanizing – rallying people and generating momentum.
- Enablement – jumping in to help and provide practical support.
- Tenacity – grit to push things across the finish line.
The Working Genius Assessment identifies two areas of Genius—your natural gifts that bring energy and joy. It also reveals two Competencies—things you’re capable of doing and don’t mind—and two Frustrations—things you aren’t good at and naturally drain you.
Using real-world examples, Doug shares how this framework can transform hiring decisions, team culture, and even how we relate to family and community. At its core, Working Genius helps us better understand what we want from our work—and what those around us want, too.
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