"Everyone is a genius."

A thought by Chad Veach from his book, I Work with People (p. 38). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

Is that really true?

Chad says, "When it comes to leadership gifts, I like to use the word 'genius.' Genius isn’t some supernatural, magical, miraculous ability—it’s just an uncommon ability, a unique quality or aptitude for something. Someone who is a genius in a particular area is remarkably gifted in comparison to the average person. Albert Einstein was a physics genius. Bach was a musical genius. Kobe Bryant was a basketball genius."

He continues, "The reason I like this word is because everyone is a genius if you just get to know them. Everyone has genius in their own way and in their own areas, and successful leadership requires tapping in to that genius—both your own and others'. You can call it gifting, skill, expertise, or calling, but at the end of the day, it’s simply a skill or quality that makes you remarkable.

"You might have genius in multiple areas, or perhaps in just one. Maybe your genius is social media, or graphic design, or communication, or hosting events, or reading people. Maybe your genius is surrounding yourself with other geniuses—motivating and caring for them and uniting them into a team... "

He goes on, "This truth is not to be taken lightly. We can actually cause significant damage by attempting to operate outside of our genius or the areas in which we are gifted. Buckingham and Clifton explore this idea in-depth. (1)"

Buckingham and Clifton said, "As soon as you find yourself in a role that requires you to play to one of your nontalents—or area of low skills or knowledge—a weakness is born."

Chad then says, "Instead of wishing you were someone you are not or trying to be someone you will never be, learn what your genius is, lean in to it, and love who you are."

Let's strive to find out what we are really good at, ok?

Yes, yes!

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