Alan interviews Pat Lencioni for part 2 of our Working Genius series. This episode focuses on how to apply The Working Genius to teams. This is THE best assessment we've ever seen for team alignment and common language. We are honored to have The Working Genius as a sponsor for this podcast. Go take the assessment at www.WorkingGenius.com. If you would like Alan to lead a training to translate this assessment into your tea, email us at [email protected] About Pat Lencioni Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four boys. Takeaways Understanding the six types of working genius can transform teams and improve productivity and morale. Borrowing geniuses across teams can lead to increased innovation and success. Understanding frustrations can be liberating and prevent burnout. The team map is a valuable tool for visualizing the distribution of geniuses and frustrations within a team. Using the vocabulary of working genius can improve team communication and project flow. Understanding individual and team dynamics is crucial for improving productivity and avoiding conflict. The concept of working genius identifies six types of genius that individuals possess. Clarity and communication are essential for ensuring alignment within teams. Working genius can be connected to other concepts introduced by Lencioni, such as the five dysfunctions of a team and the ideal team player. Taking the working genius assessment can provide valuable insights for individuals and teams. Quotables "Nobody on their team had the genius of wonder." "Let's just put people in the right role and give them the right responsibilities that correspond to what gives them joy and energy." "She has enablement, which means whenever a customer or an employee says, I need help, she's right there." "You have to see how it comes about. And we know it's going to be painful for you." "People can now actually call each other out on things in a way that doesn't feel like they're being judged or attacked, but they're being honored." "People talk to one another using the language of working genius, which in a good way objectifies feedback that used to feel personal."