Although the Talent Theme of "Harmony" is strongly associated with the avoidance of conflict and the yearning for peace, it should not be misunderstood as simply and only this.
Harmony is about the desire to "see things run smoothly". This is why Harmony does not usually like conflict - it is a sign of things not running smoothly. But you might be surprised how Harmony could choose to engage with conflict exactly in order to restore the functionality that is causes disharmony.
Harmony could also be associated with a level of trust and confidence. I once coached someone with the Nr 1 Theme of Harmony. He shared with me how he is often invited to get involved in meetings where people cannot agree or come to a conclusion. Very often, he says, he sits in at the meetings without even having to say a word. It is as if the level of confidence and trust within the process of negotiation is lifted to a next level with the presence of harmony in the room. This to me, is exactly what the Harmony Theme does - it restores harmony through trust and confidence.
Do not undervalue your team members with a high Harmony Theme. Do not exclude them from conflict, even if they seem uncomfortable or if they are avoiding it. Having the Talent Theme of Harmony present could be exactly what is needed to get things to run smoothly again.
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