Episode #31 Finding Your Working Genius with Marie Schutte

00:00 Introduction and Background 02:13 Discovering the 6 Working Geniuses 06:35 Discovering Our Frustrations 07:40 Applying the Working Genius Model in Teams 10:39 Aligning Roles with Working Geniuses 15:13 Setting Leaders Up for Success with Working Genius 19:12 Working Genius and Augmenting a Team 21:52 Origin of Our Geniuses and Change 24:25 Applying Working Genius to Personal Life 28:08 The Magic & the Beauty of Working Genius 30:31 Integration of Working Genius in Relationships 34:44 Taking Away the Shame of What We Want

In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, host Lauren Hannon delves into the transformative power of the Working Genius model with special guest Marie Schutte. They explore how this model can be a game-changer for teams, leaders, and individuals by identifying the types of tasks that energize and engage people, as well as those that drain them. This crucial insight fosters self-awareness, helping individuals understand their reactions, strengths, and areas for growth in both their professional and personal lives. The Working Genius model consists of six geniuses: wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity. Each of these geniuses represents a unique way in which individuals contribute to the creation and completion of tasks. Marie shares her own working geniuses, discernment and galvanizing, and provides a detailed explanation of each genius: Wonder - The ability to ponder possibilities and ask big questions. Invention - The capacity to create new ideas and solutions. Discernment - The knack for evaluating ideas and making sound judgments. Galvanizing - The talent for rallying and motivating others to take action. Enablement - The gift of providing support and assistance to make things happen. Tenacity - The drive to push projects to completion and ensure quality results. Marie discusses how understanding these geniuses can revolutionize team dynamics and effectiveness. She explains how the model can be integrated into team workshops and hiring processes to ensure that individuals are placed in roles that align with their natural strengths. By doing so, teams can enhance productivity, morale, and job satisfaction. A key takeaway from the conversation is the importance of leaders being fully committed to the model. Marie emphasizes that for the Working Genius model to be truly effective, it must be continuously applied and integrated into everyday practices. She suggests incorporating the geniuses into team meetings and job descriptions to ensure alignment and maximize individual strengths. The Working Genius model provides a common language and framework for individuals and teams to understand and appreciate their unique value and contributions. It encourages a culture of recognition and collaboration, where everyone's strengths are leveraged for collective success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to boost their team's performance and create a more engaged and harmonious work environment.

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