102. Working Genius and Emotional Intelligence

Is there a correlation between a person’s Working Genius (WG) pairings and their emotional intelligence (EQ)? Also, how can you use your Working Genius results to strengthen your emotional intelligence? In episode 102 of the Working Genius Podcast, Pat and Cody explore how Working Genius and emotional intelligence intersect, and where they don’t. They explain that while no Working Genius type predicts EQ, the Working Genius model is a powerful tool for developing the self-awareness and social awareness that foster emotional intelligence. Topics explored in this episode: (02:27) Is There a Link Between Genius Types and EQ? * Pat clarifies that Working Genius and EQ are independent, emphasizing that self-awareness (not wiring) drives emotional intelligence. (05:29) Self-Awareness, Rough Edges, and Workplace Behavior * How understanding your working frustrations increases EQ. * How low self-awareness manifests in everyday interactions. (11:14) Social Awareness, Curiosity, and Understanding Others * Why EQ requires not only self-awareness but also a genuine desire to understand others. * Connecting curiosity to humility and vulnerability, noting how Working Genius accelerates relational understanding. (17:35) Building Relational EQ * How to lovingly offer feedback that raises another person’s emotional intelligence. * How self-awareness and understanding others—not your Genius letters—are what transform your effectiveness and relationships. This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: 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:

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102. Working Genius and Emotional Intelligence is an episode from The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni by Patrick Lencioni.

This episode is 23:44 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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