What makes the Genius of Enablement (“E”) such a crucial part of team implementation?
Episode 91 of the Working Genius Podcast dives into the Enablement Genius with guest Tracy Noble, Chief Development Officer at The Table Group. Pat, Cody, and Tracy explore the subtle power of Enablement—how it brings relational glue to implementation and drives team cohesion. They also unpack the differences between Enablement and people-pleasing, and how to regulate Enablement without shutting it down.
Topics explored in this episode:
(0:52) The Complexity of Enablement
* Tracy describes how her Discernment constantly informs her Enablement.
* How Enablement is often misunderstood.
* Enablement goes far beyond just being helpful or friendly.
(4:35) Implementation, Not Just Helping
* Enablement starts implementation with people, not tasks.
* Teams without E often operate in silos.
(9:09) Virtue Versus Genius
* Enablement isn't the same as kindness—it can be self-serving in a good way.
* Tracy shares why Enablement energizes her when it serves others.
(13:44) Enablement in Action
* Enablement plays out in both personal moments and strategic leadership.
(17:21) Regulating the E
* Even Geniuses need regulation—especially Enablement.
* Recognizing when Discernment is needed over Enablement.
This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable.
The Six Types of Working Genius model helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. When you’re able to better understand the types of work that bring you more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful. The Six Types of Working Genius assessment is the fastest and simplest way to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work: https://www.workingGenius.com/about/assessment
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