In a project that centers around your work or your neighborhood, you may
prefer to resist a request to work with someone on a joint project. You are a
strong leader, and the idea of working as a teammate of this person does not
appeal to you. You may feel that you are more driven, more capable, more
experienced, and more knowledgeable than the person you will have to team up
with, and you don't want to be tied down or held back. However, if you give
this individual a chance as a partner, you may be pleasantly surprised.