891: The 6 Types of Working Genius (And Why You’re Burnt Out Without Yours)

The Goal Digger Podcast

Jenna Kutcher | Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy & Marketing

Business, Marketing

4.8 • 12.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that I think so many of us struggle with: how do we find joy and energy in our work, especially when burnout feels all too real? My guest today has spent his career helping people unlock the key to loving what they do, and he’s created a simple, yet powerful framework to make that possible. Learn more about it at https://www.workinggenius.com with code GOALDIGGER! Pat Lencioni is a best-selling author and renowned speaker, and his work has helped businesses of all sizes transform the way they think about productivity, teamwork, and leadership. His latest book introduces a model that’s designed to help individuals and teams tap into their natural talents and create more fulfilling, effective work environments. But this conversation is about so much more than productivity. It’s about understanding yourself, recognizing what brings you energy, and using that knowledge to not only thrive in your career but to help others do the same. Patrick is the mastermind behind the ‘Working Genius’ model, and today, we’ll be pulling back the curtain on this game-changing concept. Whether you’re leading a team, running your own business, or just looking to find more purpose in your day-to-day, this episode is for you. Be sure to visit https://www.workingenius.com and use code GOALDIGGER at checkout to get 20% off your $25 Working Genius assessment! Goal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Show Notes: https://www.jennakutcherblog.com/6-types-of-working-genius-with-patrick-lencioni Thanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors: Sign up for your $1/month Shopify trial period at http://shopify.com/goaldigger. Find a co-host today at http://airbnb.com/host. Transform your living space today with Cozey. Visit https://www.cozey.com: the home of possibilities, made easy. Move deals faster with an AI powered CRM your team will actually use. Visit https://monday.com/crm to learn more. Deposit or spend $5,000 in 90 days to earn up to $500 in rewards at ⁠mercury.com/goal⁠. Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC. The IO Card is issued by Patriot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard. Working capital loans provided by Mercury Lending, LLC NMLS ID: 2606284.

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0:00.0	just keep being good at what you're good at. And when you do that, you'll actually get better at the things you're not naturally good at because you don't feel the pressure to be that way. So when we double down on our frustrations, we actually get worse at it and we lose the confidence in the things we're meant to be confident in.
0:20.7	I'm Jenna Goodyear, your host of the Gold Digger podcast.
0:23.8	I escaped the corporate world at the age of 23 with nothing more than a $300 camera
0:29.1	from Craigslist and a dream.
0:31.2	Now I'm running a seven-figure online business that feels even better than it looks,
0:35.8	all from my house in small town, Minnesota with my family.
0:39.3	Here, we value time as our currency. We mix the woo and the work, and we are in the pursuit
0:45.5	of building businesses that give us the freedom to live lives that we love. I've always loved
0:50.6	turning big goals into reality, and I'm here to help you do the same. This isn't just
0:55.7	a peek behind the curtain. Come along with me and my guests as we tear the whole curtain down. Every
1:01.1	week we tackle practical, no-fluff marketing strategies and host honest discussions on what works and what
1:07.3	doesn't. Join me and my expert guests for actionable insights to help you grow your
1:12.4	dream business with confidence. Pull up a seat and get ready to be challenged, inspired, and
1:17.6	empowered. This is the Gold Digger podcast. Today we're diving into a topic that I think so many
1:25.7	of us struggle with. How do we find joy and energy
1:29.1	in our work, especially when burnout feels all too real? My guest today has spent his career
1:34.5	helping people unlock the key to loving what they do, and he's created a simple yet crazy
1:40.2	powerful framework to make that possible. Pat Lynchione is a best-selling author and renowned speaker,
1:46.6	and his work has helped businesses of all sizes from startups to global corporations
1:50.9	transform the way they think about productivity, teamwork, and leadership. His latest book introduces
1:56.9	a model that's designed to help individuals and teams tap into their natural talents
2:01.2	and create more fulfilling, effective work environments. This conversation, though, is so much more
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