About The Clift Group
Certified Working Genius Facilitator
Laura D. Clift, Ed.D. Founder & Lead Consultant
Laura D. Clift, Ed.D. Founder & Lead Consultant
Laura has completed the Working Genius Certification Training offered through the Table Group. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, she has received hands-on training from the Table Group team and been equipped with the tools and resources to help people leverage the Working Genius model with individuals, teams and organizations.
Laura D. Clift, Ed.D. Founder & Lead Consultant
Laura D. Clift, Ed.D. Founder & Lead Consultant
Laura D. Clift, Ed.D. Founder & Lead Consultant
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. By identifying and working into their innate geniuses, my clients are able to unlock their full potential and find joy and fulfillment in their workplace. With over 30 years of experience in the education arena, I have vast knowledge and skill in facilita
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. By identifying and working into their innate geniuses, my clients are able to unlock their full potential and find joy and fulfillment in their workplace. With over 30 years of experience in the education arena, I have vast knowledge and skill in facilitating professional growth and development in a variety of areas and on a multitude of topics.
Professional Development and Coaching Opportunities
Laura D. Clift, Ed.D. Founder & Lead Consultant
Professional Development and Coaching Opportunities
Bringing greater success and fulfillment through:
- Leadership development/coaching
- Job alignment/adjustments
- Team cohesion and productivity
- Creating a common language
- Clarity around stages of work
Professional Growth & Development Solutions on:
- Creating Assessments (for Learning)
- Curriculum Design
- Planning & Preparation
- Grading for Meaning
- Classroom Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
Our Vision
We envision a future where organizational health thrives as the cornerstone of success, empowering individuals to unleash their full potential, and enabling teams to achieve unprecedented greatness as they strive for excellence.
Extending beyond conventional notions of productivity, our vision aims to redefine work as a conduit for profound joy and fulfillment. We imagine workplaces where passion, purpose, and performance converge, allowing individuals to find meaning in their contributions and derive genuine satisfaction from their endeavors.
Through collaborative partnership and unwavering commitment, we aspire to shape a world where work is not just a means to an end, but a transformative journey of personal and professional growth. We strive to create inspired workplaces where excellence becomes a way of life, where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and thrive, teams achieve greatness, and work becomes a source of profound fulfillment for all.
We recognize that fulfilling work is essential for both individual satisfaction and organizational success. Therefore, we assist in creating environments where team members are inspired, find purpose and satisfaction in their contributions, and experience the joy of making a difference every day.
In essence, we empower individuals to uncover their innate gifts and talents and leverage these inherent abilities to excel, innovate, and tackle challenges collectively. Our professional growth and development consultation cultivates workplaces where everyone can thrive, contribute their best, and make meaningful impacts in their roles and beyond.
The Working Genius Model
What is Your Working Genius?
The Six Types of Working Genius form an interdependent model, a comprehensive process for accomplishing any type of work. Each type of genius receives and/or gives something to adjacent types, creating a natural workflow starting with Wonder and culminating in Tenacity.
Work encompasses far more than just what we typically label as "jobs," permeating nearly every aspect of our lives. A significant portion of our waking hours is dedicated to various forms of work.
Patrick Lencioni, along with his team at The Table Group, has identified six distinct types of work, essential whether you're spearheading a product launch, coordinating a nonprofit, or orchestrating a getaway. The Working Genius model delineates these six types of work and identifies the stage of work at which each thrives. Each individual possesses inherent gifts in two of these work types, deriving joy and vigor from them. Consequently, we are naturally drawn to and proficient in these areas.
These innate talents, or "geniuses," are meant to be harnessed for the betterment of the world around us, within our teams, communities, and families. Neglecting or being unable to utilize these gifts can lead to frustration and, at times, significant setbacks. Identifying and leveraging our geniuses is paramount to our fulfillment and effectiveness.
Conversely, there exist types of work that drain our energy and enthusiasm, dubbed our "working frustrations." Many of us grapple with feelings of inadequacy or guilt in these areas, yet minimizing our involvement in them is crucial for optimal productivity and well-being. Awareness of these shortcomings is essential for effective mitigation.
In addition to our geniuses and frustrations, each individual possesses two areas of moderate proficiency, known as our "working competencies." These neither elicit profound joy nor extreme dissatisfaction but are integral to overall work performance.
These six types of work are indispensable across all endeavors, as evidenced by the experiences of countless professionals, from CEOs to educators, and beyond. The Working Genius assessment facilitates the identification of these strengths and weaknesses, empowering individuals to enhance their impact and satisfaction in both work and life. Recognizing our unique contributions underscores the significance of teamwork, as no single person embodies all six geniuses.
Imagine the transformative potential if every organization, team, and family understood and optimized the genius, competency, and frustration areas of their members. Such awareness could catalyze a shift toward greater fulfillment and harmony in society. This transformation begins with individual self-awareness—perhaps starting with you.
What are your areas of genius?
