EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 30 MIN
187. Type 1 and Type 7 Coworker Compatibility: When Perfection Meets Possibility
from Enneagram at Work · host Enneagram MBA
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 strengthsWhether 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 SikoraReady to learn how order and optimism can (actually) work together? Press play.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here! 🗓️ Book a Guided Enneagram Workshop for your team retreat at work:https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshops✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheethttps://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet
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