Social Map: Organizer to Enthusiast
Organizers and Enthusiasts may be opposites, but when they unite, they’re unstoppable.
Organizers and Enthusiasts may be opposites, but when they unite, they’re unstoppable.
Organizers are action-oriented, practical and dependable. Enthusiasts are invigorating and occasionally preoccupied. Where can they connect and how can they deepen their relationship?
In this Organizer to Enthusiast social map, we’ll highlight the strengths and hurdles Organizers may face in connecting with Enthusiasts, as well as best practices for conversations and interactions.
Summary
Organizers and Enthusiasts both love and care for their friends. But the ways they show up for others are very different, as are their approaches to life.
Organizers value stability and consistency. They want to know the nitty-gritty details of your life and remember them. Enthusiasts, on the other hand, are natural risk-takers who take a scattershot approach to their interests and their loved ones. They both care for those they love, but the Enthusiast may dip in and out of touch, something an Organizer would not do.
Organizers and Enthusiasts should both keep in mind how the other communicates to keep their relationship in focus. Enthusiasts show their love through their presence. If the Organizer and Enthusiast can learn to recognize how each shows love and respect their differences, they can build a long-lasting and fun relationship.
Strengths and Hurdles
Strengths
— Organizers and Enthusiasts can push one another to be better. Organizers can remind Enthusiasts of the importance of steadiness, and Enthusiasts can encourage Organizers to occasionally rock the boat.
Hurdles
— Organizers and Enthusiasts may have trouble speaking the same language. It will be important to keep an eye on one another’s strengths, rather than seeing the other person’s differences as weaknesses.
What to Do
Be willing to bend.
Why it works: Organizers need to be willing to accept the nature of the Enthusiast to build a relationship with one. Enthusiasts are as energetic as their name implies, but that doesn’t always mean intentional flakiness.
Have fun together.
Why it works: Your differences can be your strength! By having a shared interest or hobby, your shared strengths can come to the fore. Enthusiasts are always down to try something new and Organizers are great at planning a good time. Unite these skills to build something wonderful.
What to Say
“I loved this new book/movie/podcast.”
Why it works: Enthusiasts love their passions and hobbies. By keeping up with what they like, Organizers can show Enthusiasts they care. Shared interests can smooth over potential communication issues and create a focus for the boundless energies of both connection patterns.
“Thanks so much for that pep talk last week.”
Why it works: While Enthusiasts aren’t as known for the care they provide, they still want to be recognized, just like an Organizer. By giving a moment of gratitude, you can acknowledge the strengths of your shared relationship and create the foundation for many more moments of thankfulness.
Recommendations
“How to Navigate Differing Viewpoints”: Everyone has their own approach to life and sometimes it is best to agree to disagree.
“How to Practice Patience”: Separating emotion and action is the first step towards attaining inner peace.
“How to Express Gratitude”: Recognizing what you value in others and in life can help you weather moments of frustration.