About this episode

This episode explores the dynamics between Type 1 and Type 8 coworkers, focusing on their strengths, communication styles, and potential friction points.

Check out this week's Coworker Compatibility episode between the Type 1 (striving to feel perfect) and the Type 8 (striving to feel powerful). When you tune in, you'll hear about: the strengths of this duo at work potential friction points communication styles of each leadership vs. direct report dynamics of each growth opportunities in the workplaceResources + Links: Learn more about the 3-part Dream Team Momentum program: enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshopsRu...

Topics covered

• coworker compatibility
• Type 1 dynamics
• Type 8 dynamics
• communication styles
• leadership dynamics
• growth opportunities

Keywords

• coworker chemistry
• Enneagram
• Type 1
• Type 8
• workplace dynamics
• communication
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Enneagram MBA

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