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Summary
In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, Jayla and Shay interview Lisa Olsen about the six types of working genius. Lisa explains that the six geniuses are wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity. Each genius represents a different step in the process of any type of work. Jayla and Shay take the working genius assessment and discover that they both have invention and galvanizing as their top geniuses. Lisa suggests that hiring someone with wonder and tenacity would complement their team. She also offers a 15% discount on her workshop fee for listeners.
Keywords
working genius, six geniuses, wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, tenacity, team dynamics, personal development
Takeaways
The six types of working genius are wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity.
Understanding your own working genius and the working geniuses of others can improve team dynamics and productivity.
Hiring individuals with complementary geniuses can create a well-rounded team.
The working genius assessment can help individuals identify their top geniuses and areas of frustration.
Lisa Olsen offers workshops and assessments to help individuals and teams discover their working geniuses.
Building a Dream Team: Hiring Based on Working Geniuses
Maximizing Productivity: Leveraging Your Working Genius
"Why not find out your genius? Work better as a team."
"Happiness is not a destination. It's not a new relationship. It's not a new job. It's not a completed goal. It's not a new car. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are."
Sound Bites
00:00Introduction and Podcast Overview01:14Introducing Lisa Olsen and the Six Geniuses
02:02Personal Development and the Journey to Discovering the Six Geniuses
03:17The Impact of COVID-19 on Sense of Time and Personal Development
04:41Understanding the Six Types of Working Genius
13:00Exploring Personal Working Geniuses and Frustrations
17:22The Optimal Team: Hiring Based on Working Geniuses
21:12Discovering Personal Working Geniuses: Jayla and Shay's Results
26:08Applying Working Geniuses in Business and Team Settings
30:01Special Offer and Event Announcement
38:11Why Not of the Day and Closing Remarks