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The $2M Oops: Lessons from the Construction Catastrophes & Fixes

E10 - with Dr. Ben Bigelow of the University of Oklahoma

In this week's episode, Dr. Ben Bigelow shared valuable insights of the next generation of our workforce, how to connect your company with top talent through internships, and the tie between college education and diving into a personal construction business. Yes, there's a great story of a $2 million dollar mistake in there. Plus hosts Dillon and Will give a high-impact overview of the Working Genius model and how it helps contractors know which seats employees should sit in. 

 

Quick Overview of the Working Genius model -  a groundbreaking framework developed by Patrick Lencioni, renowned author, and management expert. This model offers profound insights into how individuals and teams can harness their natural talents to excel in the workplace.

At the heart of the Working Genius model are six core "geniuses," each representing a unique aspect of our innate abilities:

  1. Wonder: The visionary thinker who constantly questions and envisions the future.

  2. Invention: The creative problem solver who generates innovative ideas and solutions.

  3. Discernment: The wise decision-maker who evaluates options and guides choices with clarity.

  4. Galvanizing: The charismatic leader who inspires and rallies others around a common purpose.

  5. Enablement: The supportive facilitator who empowers and equips team members to succeed.

  6. Tenacity: The resilient achiever who perseveres through challenges and obstacles to achieve goals.

By recognizing and embracing these geniuses within ourselves and our teams, we can unlock our full potential and drive greater productivity, collaboration, and success. Each individual possesses a unique combination of these geniuses, with certain strengths shining more brightly than others.

Two of the six are your "Working Genius", two are your "Working Competency" (you can do it okay), and two are your "Working Frustrations" (you might be able to do it, but it's depleting and unsatisfying).  You can learn more and take the short test at workinggenius.com

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