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me by making numerous suggestions about how to change
the division, and telling the president how to run the organ-
ization. If you want to continue working here, you’re going
to have to learn to show a little more respect for other
people’s jobs.”

Development Stretches for Sevens

CHART 7.8 Sevens: Development Stretches
Center of Intelligence Activities for Sevens That Develop That Center
Head Center Objective analysis
Make sure you really have all the data, not just the
highlights.
Astute insight
To have insight takes time and reflection; allow yourself
both of these in order to get a deeper view of the issues.
Productive planning
Make a decision and a plan, and stick to them; focus your
mind.
Heart Center Empathy
Examine your feelings and read your internal cues; this
will help you to read others’ body language.
Authentic relating
Relate through more than your mind alone; when you
relate through your heart as well, your decisions will be
better.
Compassion
Think about the potential impact on people of every
alternative you consider.
Body (Gut) Center Taking effective action
Slowing your pace will help you make wise decisions, not
just decisions that intrigue or stimulate you.
Steadfastness
Become confident in your depth of knowledge and in your
capacity to feel; this confidence will enable you to make
the best decisions and to stand by them.
Gut knowing
Bypass your tendency to overthink and overplan by
developing your gut knowing. When considering options,
ask yourself: Which of these options does my gut tell me
will lead to the best outcome?