The 6 Types of Working Genius - by Patrick M Lencioni (Hardcover)

About the Book

"New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni provides a groundbreaking new model for finding joy in work, avoiding misery and frustration, getting more done, and working better with others. The 6 Types of Working Genius details a simple and lightning-fast way to discover and use your natural, God-given talents"--

Book Synopsis

Wall Street Journal Bestseller

USA Today Bestseller

New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni unveils a truly groundbreaking new model that will change the way we think about work and teams forever.

The 6 Types of Working Genius is the fastest way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy, and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout.

Beyond the personal discovery and instant relief that Working Genius provides, the model also gives teams a remarkably simple and practical framework for tapping into one another's natural gifts, which increases productivity and reduces unnecessary judgment.

In classic Lencioni fashion, Pat brings his model to life in a page-turning fable that is as relatable as it is compelling. He tells the story of Bull Brooks, an entrepreneur, husband, and father who sets out to solve his own frustration at work and stumbles into a new way of thinking that changes the way he sees his work, his team, and even his marriage.

What sets this book--and the model behind it--apart from other tools and assessments is the speed at which it can be understood and applied, and the relevance it has to every kind of work in life, from running a company to launching a product to managing a family.

In addition to this book, Lencioni and the Table Group have created a 10-minute assessment that helps individuals quickly identify their gifts and apply this model to themselves and their teams. Join the hundreds of thousands of people who have already discovered their Working Genius, and experience the transformation in your work, your team, and your life.

Learn more about the Working Genius at WorkingGenius.com.

Review Quotes

"""The best thing ever to come from Pat Lencioni and The Table Group. I won't think about my team and my business the same way again.""
--Dan Klock, CEO, Bridgetown Natural Foods

""Nothing gave me an aha moment like the The 6 Types of Working Genius. It dialed in something for me that's been a question for years. It gave me a sense of freedom.""
--Michael Hyatt, New York Times best-selling author

""The simple 10-minute assessment completely changed the way we think about our work and our people.""
--Andrew Laffoon, CEO, Mixbook

""I can't tell you all enough how ""less crazy"" this model makes me feel. It really is a game-changer in getting work done, and done well.""
--Stephanie Culbreth, business execution consultant

""If helping your people find fulfillment in their work is important for you, apply Lencioni's The 6 Types of Working Genius in your organization.""
--Bobby Herrera, president, Populus Group

""The 6 Types of Working Genius has helped me realize the geniuses that I never knew I had, and now I am able to intentionally spend time doing the things I love.""
--Stacy Rutten, professional development coach, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District

""Understanding my working geniuses, competencies, and frustrations told me more about myself than the other personality profiles I have done . . . Using the The 6 Types of Working Genius model resulted in the most productive project I have ever organized.""
--Al Ainsworth, 10th grade teacher, Northpoint Christian School

""What a powerful tool for understanding the contributions each individual can bring to a team.""
--Selita Jansen, operations leadership, TrueNorth Companies

""In this compelling book, Pat Lencioni shows us how work flows easily when we unleash our inner genius.""
-Steve Strauss, columnist, USA Today

""The 6 Types of Working Genius has reframed our entire perception of our effectiveness as a team.""
--Mark Stuckey, assistant high school principal, Solanco School District

""The 6 Types of Working Genius has transformed my interaction with volunteers . . .I am striving to never place a volunteer in an area outside of their geniuses.""
--Carmen Halsey, director of leadership development, Illinois Baptist State Association

""The 6 Types of Working Genius will empower every manager to affect positive change for their people, and be responsible for improving their productivity, both personally, as well as professionally.""
--Sam Weinstein, CEO, Specialty Care Inc.

""I enjoyed The 6 Types of Working Genius immensely, and my mind is racing with how I can incorporate the insights gleaned from it into my company's operations.""
--David Macias, co-founder and president, Thirty Tigers

""After many years in marriage andbusiness together, I questionedif my wife hated all my ideas. Before the The 6 Types of Working Genius, I saw her discernment as conflict instead of complement. Taking the assessment was the best anniversary gift!""
--Heath Ellenberger, operational partner, OrangeTheory Fitness

""I've lived under constant pressure to always be creative and inventive. I've felt judged for not being good in those areas. It's such a relief to finally understand that these are not my gifts and that I have other geniuses I can leverage.""
--Kevin Tranel, campus pastor, The Chapel

""Your life will be transformed by aligning your work to your genius.""
--Ellen Twomey, founder, You are techY

""This is the simplest and most useful tool that I have come across to quickly improve personal and team energy, understanding, and productivity.""
--Bates Alheit, senior consultant, Convergenc3

""Patrick Lencioni . . . challenges leaders to help their people unpack their innate talents and leverage them, not just for the benefit of the organization, but for the direct benefits they can reap by living a more fulfilled life.""
--Kelly Goldsmith, PhD, professor of marketing, Vanderbilt University"

About the Author

Patrick M. Lencioni is the author of more than a dozen best-selling books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Ideal Team Player, and The Advantage. The pioneer of the organizational health movement, he has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the world. Pat's firm, The Table Group, has consulted with thousands of leaders around the globe, in every type of industry, from corporations to start-ups, from churches to non-profits. Pat has been married to his wife, Laura, for thirty years and they have been blessed with four sons.