To get started, take the official Working Genius assessment here: workinggenius.com/students
You’ll learn your 2 Geniuses, 2 Competencies, and 2 Frustrations.
Click on the Working Geniuses below to identify ideal work environments, schedules, industries and jobs for each Genius.
| Genius | Ideal Time Block | Schedule Traits | Avoids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder | Morning or quiet hours | Reflective, open, unstructured | Back-to-back meetings, noise |
| Invention | Early or mid-morning | Creative bursts, space to iterate | Rigid routines, slow decision-making |
| Discernment | Midday | Flexible review time, frequent input | Over-planning, isolation |
| Galvanizing | Morning | Energizing kickoffs, team momentum | Long solo tasks, slow starts |
| Enablement | Mid-morning or afternoon | Supportive flow, relational buffers | Overly structured schedules |
| Tenacity | Morning or late afternoon | Focused, checklist-driven | Ambiguity, constant changes |
| Genius | Preferred Environment | Fulfilling Salary Range | Motivated By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder | Quiet, reflective, big-picture | $55K–$90K | Curiosity, purpose, freedom |
| Invention | Creative, open-ended, iterative | $70K–$120K | Originality, challenge, ownership |
| Discernment | Strategic, flexible, consultative | $75K–$130K | Trust, influence, refinement |
| Galvanizing | Energetic, people-focused, fast-moving | $80K–$150K | Movement, recognition, leadership |
| Enablement | Collaborative, supportive, service-driven | $45K–$80K | Being needed, helpfulness, mission |
| Tenacity | Structured, results-based, focused | $65K–$110K | Closure, execution, achievement |
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