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209. Enneagram Type 7: Striving to Feel Excited - How It Shows Up at Work
In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we are continuing the 9 Types Overview Series with a deep dive into Enneagram Type 7: Striving to Feel Excited. This is a type I know well, and one I see bringing incredible energy, creativity, and forward momentum into teams and organizations.
Type 7s are often described as optimistic, fun, and high-energy, but there’s much more going on beneath the surface. In this episode, we'll explore how the drive to stay excited and avoid feeling trapped influences how Type 7s communicate, lead, and make decisions at work, especially during change or uncertainty.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Type 7s bring creativity, optimism, and possibility into the workplace
- Where overusing these strengths can lead to overcommitment or avoidance
- How the Enthusiast leadership style inspires momentum and innovation
- Common friction points for Type 7s at work, and how to navigate them
- How instinctual biases shape different expressions of Type 7 energy
- Growth insights through Type 7’s arrows to Type 5 and Type 1
Try This at Work:
- If you’re a Type 7: Notice when you’re jumping to the next idea to avoid discomfort. Practice staying present long enough to finish what you start.
- If you work with a Type 7: Help channel their ideas into clear priorities and timelines. Their optimism isn’t avoidance; it’s often a way of protecting morale.
For Teams & Leaders:
Type 7s bring vision, adaptability, and enthusiasm to teams, especially in fast-moving or uncertain environments. They help others see what’s possible and keep energy high when things feel heavy.
Teams work best with Type 7s when there’s a balance between freedom and structure, allowing space for creativity while also supporting follow-through and accountability.
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 Sheet
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet
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By Enneagram MBA
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In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we are continuing the 9 Types Overview Series with a deep dive into Enneagram Type 7: Striving to Feel Excited. This is a type I know well, and one I see bringing incredible energy, creativity, and forward momentum into teams and organizations.
Type 7s are often described as optimistic, fun, and high-energy, but there’s much more going on beneath the surface. In this episode, we'll explore how the drive to stay excited and avoid feeling trapped influences how Type 7s communicate, lead, and make decisions at work, especially during change or uncertainty.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Type 7s bring creativity, optimism, and possibility into the workplace
- Where overusing these strengths can lead to overcommitment or avoidance
- How the Enthusiast leadership style inspires momentum and innovation
- Common friction points for Type 7s at work, and how to navigate them
- How instinctual biases shape different expressions of Type 7 energy
- Growth insights through Type 7’s arrows to Type 5 and Type 1
Try This at Work:
- If you’re a Type 7: Notice when you’re jumping to the next idea to avoid discomfort. Practice staying present long enough to finish what you start.
- If you work with a Type 7: Help channel their ideas into clear priorities and timelines. Their optimism isn’t avoidance; it’s often a way of protecting morale.
For Teams & Leaders:
Type 7s bring vision, adaptability, and enthusiasm to teams, especially in fast-moving or uncertain environments. They help others see what’s possible and keep energy high when things feel heavy.
Teams work best with Type 7s when there’s a balance between freedom and structure, allowing space for creativity while also supporting follow-through and accountability.
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 Sheet
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet