S2E78 How to Recognize Genius and Why

It's a Good Life

If you want your team to thrive, you have to identify, celebrate and lean into the unique gifts of all team members. In this episode, Brian shares what entrepreneurs can learn from Pat Lencioni’s Working Genius model about increasing a team’s productivity and satisfaction in three major areas: ideation, activation and implementation.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why some team members need help starting.

· Why others find it challenging to activate and push forward.

· How to support those who struggle with implementation.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E77, The 6 Types of Working Genius

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“The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni

“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni

S2E13, Unleash Your Inner Olympian - an Interview with Apolo Ohno

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“If you're a dreamer, you’ve got to either surround yourself, or be aligned to, doers.” – Brian Buffini

“If you're an entrepreneur, there has to be some type of creative process in there: you find a need and fill a need.” – Brian Buffini

“It's very hard to push from the top down.” – Brian Buffini

“You really want people who are doers. You want people who are actually going to go implement and, if you don't have it, you better find it.” – Brian Buffini

“It's not weakness to say ‘this is not my strength.’” – Brian Buffini

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