Enneagram 2.0 with Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes S4 E15 - The Social Seven in Leadership and Coaching with Mark Barcus
Aug 7, 2025
Mark Barcus, a coach and Immigration Judge at the U.S. Department of Justice, shares his enlightening journey as a Social Seven. He discusses how the Enneagram has influenced his leadership style and personal growth, particularly post-election loss. Mark explores emotional resilience, navigating change, and the importance of mindfulness in the judicial system. He also delves into the unique challenges Social Sevens face when balancing joy and discomfort, highlighting emotional honesty as crucial for authentic relationships. His reflections on the Enneagram's transformative power are both insightful and inspiring.
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Mark's Journey to Social Seven
- Mark realized he was a social seven after many years of misidentifying as a nine due to avoiding pain rather than conflict.
- His career as a judge and community leader exemplifies the social seven subtype's traits of enthusiasm and social engagement.
Leadership Ups and Downs
- Mark trained over 100 judges in conscious leadership and became chief of training, modernizing the immigration court system.
- He was unexpectedly terminated in a political shakeup, facing loss and grief while staying mindful of others' pain.
Social Seven's Outward Focus
- Social sevens focus outwardly, aiming to take away others' pain, contrasting typical sevens' more self-referencing nature.
- Their avoidance of pain is unconscious and part of a deep generosity to improve others' experiences.
