People with this pairing get real joy and energy from designing practical solutions to problems that are based on ingenuity, rationale, and precision. They work in a steady and reliable way when generating new ideas, and are not easily distracted by possibilities that might prove logistically unfeasible. In their dogged pursuit of a workable solution, they can sometimes miss the nuance of a given situation or overlook human needs.
Your Working Geniuses
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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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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
Freedom. They want space to ideate and to create without being told what form a solution should take. "Give me the problem, then step back and let me think."
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
Constraint. They dislike being told how to create. Being given a solution before they've had the opportunity to think freely about the problem is deeply frustrating.
Ambiguity. They dislike unclear standards and directions, or expectations that suddenly change.
About These Geniuses
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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.
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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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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.
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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.