The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team
by Patrick M Lencioni
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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.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781637743294
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Patrick M Lencioni
- Publisher
- Matt Holt Books
- Published Date
- September 27, 2022
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 240
- Physical Info
- 9.28 in L x 6.29 in W (0.98 lb)

Easy, fast, engaging read. I think the content is excellent and applicable to every work situation. It helped me have more awareness in my strengths and weaknesses within a team context.
Great book that I could explain right away. Loved the break down in story format and it already has me questioning if I’m a good fit for my job lolz.
This has been fantastic for our team! I've now applied Working Genius in two different work environments at varying levels of leadership and it has transformed the way we do business. It's also been instrumental in my marriage and how my wife and I understand and communicate with each other. I cannot recommend this enough. Read the book. Do the assessment. Share it with others, and never stop learning.
This book is all about how they came up with this model and does not include the assessment quiz- that is a separate website purchase. I was disappointed not to have that piece included. I don’t think I needed all the background and would have preferred just buying the assessment
My rating is not a reflection of the book itself, which is very good (even entertaining), but I cannot comment on the assessment, as none is included. This was quite disappointing, since identifying possible "geniuses" without an assessment tool was akin to finding myself washed up on a desert island, parched and hungry, then having a coconut drop from a tree into my lap but realizing I have no way to crack it open & get what I need most for survival!An accompanying PDF or a link to the assessment was what I expected. Instead, it feels like I was dropped from a plane without a parachute.I found the assessment on the Working Genius website for $25, but haven't decided yet whether I'll spring for it or not, since I'm feeling baited. It would be nice if the assessment were included (or at least offered at a discount) with the purchase of the book.
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