What if there were a tool that not only revealed how your people are wired—but also reshaped how your team works together?
Most leaders are familiar with workplace assessments. Maybe you've taken Myers-Briggs, DISC, or CliftonStrengths. Each offers important insight. But too often, those insights live in a binder on a shelf, disconnected from day-to-day work. Or, they become prescriptive and cause your team to feel boxed in or even territorial. Or, they are so individualized that it’s difficult to make any meaningful connection to the team or organization’s goals.
What if there were a tool that not only revealed how your people are wired—but also reshaped how your team works together?
In most teams, frustration brews not because people are lazy or difficult, but because their talents are underused or misunderstood.
Some team members are drained by the parts of work they’re constantly handed.
Others feel invisible because their natural contributions go unrecognized.
And as a leader, you’re left wondering why your team isn’t quite clicking.
Every project follows a predictable flow—from idea to activation to implementation. The Working Genius model maps six types of contribution onto this process. Created by Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group, the Working Genius model identifies distinct “geniuses” that every team needs. These aren’t personality types—they’re the natural ways people contribute to getting work done.
Some people thrive in generating ideas. Others bring energy to rally a team. Still others push relentlessly toward the finish line. Working Genius helps you understand these differences, so your team can tap into its full potential.
Unlike other tools that focus on who people are, Working Genius focuses on how people work. It’s practical, immediate, and designed to improve team collaboration and results—starting right away.
Working Genius reveals that each person thrives in two types of work, can contribute to two with effort, and is drained by two. These “geniuses” reflect the natural ways people add value—where they feel most energized, effective, and in flow. Understanding these types within your team is a game-changer because:
It allows teams to allocate responsibilities based on strengths, not defaults.
It helps reduce frustration and burnout, as team members engage in tasks that align with their gifts.
It enhances collaboration and efficiency by ensuring every stage of a project is covered by the right people.
The six Working Geniuses are organized into three stages of the workflow. The three stages and six working genius types are:
IDEATE - What’s the opportunity?
Wonder – Seeing potential and asking big questions
Invention – Generating original ideas and solutions
ACTIVATE - How do we get going?
Discernment – Evaluating and refining ideas with intuition
Galvanizing – Rallying others and getting things moving
IMPLEMENT - How do we finish strong?
Enablement – Supporting efforts and helping others succeed
Tenacity – Pushing work through to completion
When a team understands who brings what to the table, collaboration becomes more focused and effective.
Working Genius unlocks a powerful shift:
People see where they thrive—and why certain parts of work wear them down.
People feel seen and valued for their unique contributions.
And appreciation grows. Because suddenly, the person who “slows things down” becomes the one who makes the idea better. And the one who’s “always pushing forward” ensures it gets across the finish line.
We’ve watched teams experience a dramatic change in how they work together. Frustration gives way to clarity. Tension gives way to trust. People stop trying to be everything—and start bringing their best. And leaders? They finally feel like they’re leading a team where everyone knows their place and purpose.
If you work in education, nonprofits, ministry, or other values-based settings, clarity, collaboration, and energy are non-negotiable; that’s why this tool can be a game-changer. It aligns with the way you lead—with empathy, clarity, and a deep desire to help others thrive. Working Genius doesn’t just improve workflows—it improves relationships, trust, and shared purpose, and gives you a language and a map to work smarter together.
If you're ready to bring new energy and alignment to your team, let’s talk. We offer the Working Genius assessment, training, and facilitation to help you move from insight to action. One session can shift how your team works…for good.
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