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June 2, 2025
9:45AM - 10:45AM
#1 Harnessing the 6 Types of Working Genius to Transform EHS Leadership
John Grubbs, Grubbs Consulting
Effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership demands a blend of creativity, problem-solving, and execution. Patrick Lencioni’s 6 Types of Working Genius framework offers EHS professionals a powerful lens to understand how they and their teams work best. This session explores how to apply these six geniuses—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—to address common EHS challenges, foster collaboration, and improve workplace safety outcomes. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to build cohesive, high-performing teams and maximize their personal contributions to safety leadership.
Challenges to Be Addressed:
- Team Dynamics: Misalignment in how EHS teams collaborate, leading to inefficiencies and misunderstandings.
- Burnout and Overextension: EHS professionals often feel stretched across tasks that don’t align with their strengths.
- Ineffective Communication: Struggles in motivating diverse stakeholders to engage with safety initiatives.
- Siloed Contributions: Missed opportunities for innovation and problem-solving due to underutilized team potential.
What the Audience Will Learn:
- Self-Assessment: Identify their own personal Working Genius and how it influences their leadership style.
- Team Alignment: Understand how to leverage the strengths of each Working Genius to enhance collaboration and problem-solving in EHS teams.
- Task Allocation: Learn strategies for assigning responsibilities that align with team members' natural talents, boosting efficiency and morale.
- Practical Application: Discover real-world examples of using the Working Genius model to overcome safety challenges, engage employees, and improve EHS outcomes.
- Actionable Framework: Gain tools to immediately apply the Working Genius model to build more cohesive, motivated, and high-impact teams.
This session equips EHS professionals with the knowledge and tools to align their efforts with their natural working styles, enhance collaboration, and elevate safety performance.
