Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min · 8 segments
How are They Wired? Applying The 6 Types of Working Genius for your team. The 6 Types of Working Genius, developed by Patrick…
It's not even competency.
Sometimes the problem is that people are doing work that drains them instead of work that brings them to life.
That's where the Six Types of Working Genius, developed by Patrick Lencioni, gives Christian nonprofit leaders a practical framework for equipping people well.
It helps leaders understand how each team member is naturally wired to contribute to work.
And when leaders respond to that wiring proactively, they do more than improve productivity.
They help people flourish.
The six types are wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity.
Wonder asks why and sees the need for improvement.
Invention generates new ideas and solutions.
Discernment senses what will work.
Galvanizing rallies people into action.
Enablement jumps into help.
And tenacity pushes work across the finish line.
Every person has two areas of genius, two areas of competency, and two areas of frustration.
It's not even competency.
Sometimes the problem is that people are doing work that drains them instead of work that brings them to life.
That's where the Six Types of Working Genius, developed by Patrick Lencioni, gives Christian nonprofit leaders a practical framework for equipping people well.
It helps leaders understand how each team member is naturally wired to contribute to work.
And when leaders respond to that wiring proactively, they do more than improve productivity.
They help people flourish.
The six types are wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity.
Wonder asks why and sees the need for improvement.
Invention generates new ideas and solutions.
Discernment senses what will work.
Galvanizing rallies people into action.
Enablement jumps into help.
And tenacity pushes work across the finish line.
Every person has two areas of genius, two areas of competency, and two areas of frustration.
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