People with this pairing derive real joy and satisfaction from getting things done in a thorough and reliable way, as long as they understand the rationale and importance of what they are doing. They are a mysterious mix of practicality and inquisitiveness, action, and reflection. As a result of the divergence between Wonder and Tenacity (they are at opposite ends of the process of work), they often find themselves experiencing and projecting angst in the midst of a project, feeling an almost overwhelming need to slow down and ask questions that might alleviate potential problems.
Your Working Geniuses
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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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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
Consideration. They want people to genuinely consider what they are wondering about and for their questions to be heard. "Hey, that's a great question."
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 dismissed. They dislike hearing "Who cares!?" or "We don't have time to stop and think about that."
Ambiguity. They dislike unclear standards and directions, or expectations that suddenly change.
About These Geniuses
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Wonder
The Genius of Wonder involves pondering and asking questions, contemplating the reasons why things are the way they are. People with this genius derive joy and energy from thoughtfully observing the environment around them and wondering whether there might be a different or better way. Compared to other geniuses, Wonder is not the most observable genius, because it is a mostly internal process. However, almost every new initiative, programme, or project begins because someone wonders. The benefits of this genius include asking big questions, prompting people to consider assumptions that may need to be questioned, and challenging the status quo.
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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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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.
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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.