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The episode discusses how the distance between different working geniuses can create stress and misunderstanding in the workplace.

How does the distance between your strengths affect your stress at work? In episode 107 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson take a deeper look at what happens when your working geniuses are far apart. While every genius pairing brings value, certain combinations create unique stress that can leave people feeling misunderstood or frustrated. Topics explored in this episode: (00:00:50) Understanding Genius Distance The idea of having working geniuses that sit far apart in the workflow is explained. These gaps are shown to create frustration, stress, and misunderstanding for individuals and teams. (00:03:53) The Stress of Invention to Tenacity The challenges of jumping directly from ideas to execution are explored. The importance of patience and collaboration between missing steps in the workflow is highlighted. (00:08:06) The Tension of Wonder and Enablement Responsive geniuses are examined, especially the pressure to help before asking necessary questions. Misunderstanding these patterns can lead to overwhelm, doubt, and internal conflict. (00:12:35) Practical Ways to Bridge the Gap Strategies are shared for separating tasks and working within each…

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Host: Patrick Lencioni

Guest: Cody Thompson

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