Enneagram at Work

Derailers (the things that can get us off track) can be some of the most challenging aspects of our personality patterns to confront. For Type 6s, growth often means learning to trust — not just other people, but also yourself. Your thoughtfulness, loyalty, and ability to anticipate problems make you an incredible asset on any team. But when those strengths get tangled up in fear or worst-case-scenario thinking, they can start to work against you. Derailers for Type 6s often show up as overth...

3 Mai 18min

The Enneagram isn't a crystal ball, but no personality assessment is. We recently came across an article titled “Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust Personality Tests,” and it hit a nerve—in the best way. In this quick episode, we unpack why the Enneagram isn’t a tool for making predictions (especially not in hiring or promotion decisions), and how it’s much more useful as a problem-solving and growth-guiding framework. It’s not about labeling people. It’s about understanding what’s underneath the...

26 Apr 19min

Derailers (the things that can get us off track) can be some of the most challenging aspects of our personality patterns to confront. It’s easy to admire the drive, efficiency, and results-oriented mindset of a Type 3. But growth for Threes often isn’t about achieving more — it’s about slowing down long enough to notice why they’re pushing so hard in the first place. Real growth doesn’t always come from doing. Sometimes it comes from being honest about the patterns that are quietly running th...

19 Apr 20min

It’s often easier to talk about the strengths and generosity of a Type 2 — their rapport-building, willingness to help out when needed, and desire to support and develop others. But personal and professional growth for a Two doesn’t always mean doing more of that. Sometimes it means recognizing when those same strengths might be working against you. Our growth path is often less about adding and more about uncovering — removing what’s in the way of becoming the most effective, balanced versio...

12 Apr 25min

Derailers (the things that can get us off track) can be some of the most challenging aspects of our personality patterns to confront. It's easier to share the strengths and skills of each Type, but most of the time our path for growth isn't about getting better at something. It's more about removing what's in the way of where we are now so we can get to where we want to go. Taking an honest look and reflecting on where some of our recurring challenges are isn't easy. But it can be incredibl...

5 Apr 22min

When you’re leading an internal leadership or manager development program, understanding who’s in the room is just as important as what you’re teaching. And that’s where the Enneagram can be a game-changer. In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we’re looking at how training & development managers can use Enneagram team mapping to: Understand the general energy of a leadership program cohortIdentify group strengths that will enhance learning & collaborationRecognize potential challenge...

29 Mar 26min

What makes a great leader—confidence and speed, or preparation and caution? If you’ve ever worked under a Type 3 (The Pacesetter) or a Type 6 (The Guardian), you know these two approach leadership differently. Type 3 might say: "Go big, go fast, and don’t look back!" Type 6 could be heard saying: "Slow down, assess the risks, and ensure we’re prepared!" So… who actually makes the better leader? In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we break it down: Why Type 3s make exciting, insp...

22 Mar 26min

Some team members fire off ideas like a creativity machine while others sit back, take it all in, and analyze before making a move. If you’ve ever worked with a Type 7 (The Enthusiast) or a Type 5 (The Strategist), you know there are some key differences to the way they approach work, including when it comes to generating new ideas and brainstorming. Type 7 might say: "Let’s put all the ideas out there - no judging them yet!" Type 5 might say: "Let’s think this through logically b...

15 Mar 32min