People with this pairing derive real joy and energy from generating new ideas and convincing others of an idea's merit. Exuberant and enthusiastic, they are not easily deterred by initial pushback, and enjoy the challenge of sharing ideas to convince others to act. They can be hasty to start selling ideas before taking time to fully consider the prudence of an idea, and can be initially perceived as slightly over-the-top in their approach.
Your Working Geniuses
I
Invention
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from creating original and novel ideas and solutions.
G
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.
They Crave
Freedom. They want the freedom to create and invent without constraints or restrictions.
Reaction. They want engagement and confirmation that what they advocate is real and worthwhile.
They Are Crushed By
Constraint. They dislike restrictive parameters or being forced to stay 'inside the box.'
Apathy. They hate it when no one responds to their calls to action, or when their enthusiasm is met with silence.
About These Geniuses
I
Invention
The Genius of Invention is about coming up with novel ideas and solutions to solve problems and address issues. Invention involves creativity and original thinking, often with little direction. People with this genius are confident and inspired by a problem that has no apparent solution, and they derive energy and joy from getting the opportunity to take a first crack at coming up with a new idea. The benefits of this genius are generally well-understood in society, and include anything related to innovation, novel thinking, and original problem-solving.
G
Galvanizing
The Genius of Galvanizing is about rallying and motivating people, often around projects, ideas, or initiatives. People with the gift of Galvanizing derive joy and energy from inspiring and persuading others to take action to get things moving, even if it involves convincing them to rethink or change their plans. Galvanising is relatively easy to identify as it is an observable and often public activity. The benefits of this genius include nurturing people's excitement about potential by building energy and momentum around a programme, or idea.
Competency or Frustration
W
Wonder
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from pondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity in a given situation.
D
Discernment
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from using your intuition and instincts to evaluate and assess ideas or plans.
E
Enablement
You are naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from providing others with encouragement and assistance for projects and tasks.
T
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.