187. Type 1 and Type 7 Coworker Compatibility: When Perfection Meets Possibility

What happens when a rule-follower and a rule-bender have to work together?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most contrasting yet surprisingly complementary Enneagram pairings: Type 1 (The Administrator) and Type 7 (The Enthusiast). 

You’ll learn:

•  How each type approaches work, decisions, and collaboration
•  What happens when 1s and 7s work together  and when they drive each other crazy
•  How instinctual subtypes (Preserving, Navigating, Transmitting) flavor each type’s behavior
•  Why Preserving 7s can be mistaken for Type 1s and how to spot the difference
•  Practical tips for navigating friction and playing to each other's strengths

Whether you’re a structured perfectionist or an idea machine (or work with one!), this conversation will help you better understand, appreciate, and collaborate with your workplace opposite.

Mentioned: Awareness to Action Enneagram framework by Mario Sikora

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