Thanks Pat, this talk reminds me of Ephe 4:7 - ‘But GRACE was GIVEN to each one of us according to the gift of Christ MEV. The WG is the grace we’ve been given! Lord help me to use this grace to equip others and for the work of service. Thanks🙏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
Very interested in the Working Genius...we currently use Strengthsfinder (for the staff and our parishioners), but love that this tool is really directed at the workday and would be more helpful for the staff. Just wondering if there's been any discussion around the delicate balance between 'loaning' one of your geniuses and having to rewrite everyone's job descriptions because they're no longer 'staying in their lane'?
Hey Sue -- Great question! We've used tools like StrengthFinders as well in addition to Working Genius. As you noted, many of these assessments feel like they are about personality or temperament, but WG's unique angle is about projects and work -- and how all the stages interact with each other. You're also right that there's a delicate balance between rewriting people's job descriptions and allowing them to work primarily in their Geniuses. A couple of things to keep in mind. First, every job is a six letter job. So, everyone will have some work in their frustrations. WG just allows people some self-awareness and potentially gives them a chance to plan ahead and save enough energy for the things that require the most energy of them. Second, if someone is working primarily in their frustrations, then they may burn out in their role or leave for something different when given the chance. Hence, it's in everyone's best interest in helping people work toward more work in their Geniuses while also recognizing that in the short-term, it may not be possible to just move people around and have everyone in their sweet spot. Please reply back if this helps and let's keep the conversation going!
Thanks Pat, this talk reminds me of Ephe 4:7 - ‘But GRACE was GIVEN to each one of us according to the gift of Christ MEV. The WG is the grace we’ve been given! Lord help me to use this grace to equip others and for the work of service. Thanks🙏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
Very interested in the Working Genius...we currently use Strengthsfinder (for the staff and our parishioners), but love that this tool is really directed at the workday and would be more helpful for the staff. Just wondering if there's been any discussion around the delicate balance between 'loaning' one of your geniuses and having to rewrite everyone's job descriptions because they're no longer 'staying in their lane'?
Hey Sue -- Great question!
We've used tools like StrengthFinders as well in addition to Working Genius. As you noted, many of these assessments feel like they are about personality or temperament, but WG's unique angle is about projects and work -- and how all the stages interact with each other.
You're also right that there's a delicate balance between rewriting people's job descriptions and allowing them to work primarily in their Geniuses. A couple of things to keep in mind. First, every job is a six letter job. So, everyone will have some work in their frustrations. WG just allows people some self-awareness and potentially gives them a chance to plan ahead and save enough energy for the things that require the most energy of them. Second, if someone is working primarily in their frustrations, then they may burn out in their role or leave for something different when given the chance. Hence, it's in everyone's best interest in helping people work toward more work in their Geniuses while also recognizing that in the short-term, it may not be possible to just move people around and have everyone in their sweet spot. Please reply back if this helps and let's keep the conversation going!