What widget would you be?
Rather than losing confidence and enthusiasm, and failing to reach our potential, by using our Working Genius, we can find the type of work that is joyful and energising.
That's what Patrick Lencioni's new model, WIDGET, is all about. This model uncovers six types of Working Genius.
Wonder - pondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity in a given situation.
Invention - creating original and novel ideas and solutions.
Discernment - intuitively and instinctively evaluating ideas and situations.
Galvanizing - rallying, inspiring and organizing others to take action.
Enablement - providing encouragement and assistance for an idea or project.
Tenacity - pushing projects or tasks to completion to achieve results.
We experience each of these as our Working Genius [energies us], Working Competency [you can do it but might not bring much joy], or Working Frustration [unenjoyable and deenergising].
Knowing our strengths and finding opportunities for focusing on ONE THING that creates joy and engagement in our work - very cool!
What's your genius?