People with this pairing derive joy and energy from completing tasks and responding to the needs of others in the pursuit of getting things done. They are quick to answer the call to action, equally valuing responsiveness and reliability. They are low-maintenance contributors who hold themselves accountable for delivering on their promises. They have a hard time saying 'no' to requests and find themselves over-committed and prone to burnout and lack of appreciation.
Your Working Geniuses
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Enablement
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from providing others with encouragement and assistance for projects and tasks.
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Tenacity
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from pushing projects and tasks through to completion to ensure that the desired results are achieved.
They Crave
Appreciation. They want to be acknowledged for their inherent value, but they are not necessarily seeking recognition, attention, or credit. "That made a big difference. You really helped."
Clarity. They want deadlines and parameters. "Tell me exactly what you need, then let me do what is necessary to complete the task."
They Are Crushed By
Being overlooked. They dislike it when their efforts are taken for granted — when you don't acknowledge that they have helped, or if you ignore the impact of their work.
Ambiguity. They dislike unclear standards and directions, or expectations that suddenly change.
About These Geniuses
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Enablement
The Genius of Enablement involves answering the call to action and seamlessly providing others with the unconditional support and assistance they need. People with this genius get energy and joy from providing others with the support they need to get something started, and by providing the human glue required to hold it together. Even though people with Enablement are often ideal team members, they sometimes discount the importance of their genius, mistakenly believing that they are simply amenable or 'nice.' The benefits of this genius include higher morale and greater interpersonal appreciation and support.
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Tenacity
The Genius of Tenacity is about execution. It involves getting things done, achieving results, and realising the desired impact of a task or project. People with Tenacity derive real joy and energy from crossing tasks off a list and knowing that they met the standards for completion. They are also comfortable pushing through obstacles. The benefits of this genius revolve around making sure that goals are met and projects are completed on time, even when inevitable problems surface.
Competency or Frustration
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Wonder
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from pondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity in a given situation.
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Invention
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from creating original and novel ideas and solutions.
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Discernment
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from using your intuition and instincts to evaluate and assess ideas or plans.
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Galvanizing
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from rallying people and inspiring them to take action around ideas, projects, or tasks.