167. Bullet Points or Backstory? Type 3 and Type 4 Coworker Dynamic
Type 3 & Type 4 at Work: When Efficiency Meets Emotion Ever been in a meeting where one person wants just the bullet points while the other wants to share the full backstory first? If so, you might be witnessing a classic Type 3 & Type 4 workplace dynamic! (But definitely not limited to these two types.) In this Coworker Compatibility episode, you'll get a breakdown of: The core motivations & strengths of Type 3 (The Achiever) & Type 4 (The Individualist)Why Type 3 values effi...
8 Mar 26min
166. Team Map Analysis: Heavy Type 8 and Type 1 Presence
What happens when a team is heavily made up of Type 8s (striving to feel powerful) and Type 1s (striving to feel perfect)? You get a powerhouse mix of decisiveness, integrity, and high standards—but also a workplace that might feel intense, perfectionistic, and high-pressure. In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we’re analyzing a real-life team map where Type 8 and Type 1 were the dominant types—alongside a strong presence of Type 7s and 9s. We’ll cover: The Strengths of an 8 & 1 Dominan...
1 Mar 23min
165. Group Project Dynamics: Type 3 Takes Over and Type 9 Checks Out - Why This Happens and What to Do
We’ve all been there—a group project where one person (possibly a Type 3) takes over like they’re leading a Fortune 500 company while another (let's say a Type 9) quietly disappears into the background. So, why does this happen? And more importantly, how do we fix it? In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we’re breaking down: Why Type 3s naturally take charge (and sometimes overdo it)Why Type 9s drift into the role of silent supporter (or fully check out)How this dynamic can lead to burnout f...
22 Feb 25min
164. Who's a Better Leader? Type 8 vs. Type 2
In this fun, competitive, and lighthearted showdown, we put Type 8 (The Commander) and Type 2 (The Coach) leadership styles head-to-head, awarding imaginary points in key leadership categories: Decision-Making Under Pressure Team Morale & Engagement Conflict Management Long-Term Team Development By the end, you'll get the real secret to great leadership—because maybe it’s not about choosing one over the other… Listen now and decide for yourself! What do you think...
15 Feb 21min
Bonus! Behind the Scenes of the New Brand + Project Dynamics of Types 1, 5, and 7 feat. Ink & Craft
In this fun bonus episode, you'll hear a behind-the-scenes conversation on the Enneagram MBA rebrand with the agency that led the process, Ink & Craft out of Cincinnati, OH. You'll also get a fly-on-the-wall perspective of our working dynamic throughout this project as a Type 1 (Ariana Broerman), Type 5 (Matt Broerman), and Type 7 (yours truly). Did you recognize yourself in any of these situations? Or maybe a co-worker? Learn more about bringing the Enneagram to your team or o...
19 Des 202455min
162. A Pause for the Podcast
Stay in touch while we take a break over until the Fall over on YouTube or the Understanding People Newsletter: Subscribe to Enneagram MBA on YouTube Become an Ennsider of the Understanding People Newsletter Start planning your end-of-year team retreat or new-year kick-off event Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here! 🗓️ Book an Enneagram Workshop for your team retreat at work: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshops ✏️ Get an overview of all nine types ins...
13 Aug 20247min
161. Can You Predict Job Success with the Enneagram?
The Enneagram can help you understand your personality type and those of your colleagues. It can help you anticipate challenges, provide specific growth guidance, and navigate the complexities of the workplace with greater empathy and awareness. It cannot however predict the future. It can't tell you who will be amazing at their job, or tell you which types are best for certain roles. Listen in to hear two recent, real-workplace examples of why we want to be careful with putting...
6 Aug 202415min
160. Transmitting Type 3 in the Real World feat. Trust Leadership Collective, Demetrius Parker
Using the Awareness to Action model, you’ll learn what being a “Transmitter” looks like in the real world with Trust Leadership Collective Founder Demetrius Parker. These individuals who tend to “Transmit” prioritize attracting and bonding. The 3 categories that describe someone who Transmits include: Broadcasting/Narrowcasting | Asserting | Impressing When you listen in to this week's episode you'll also hear about: D's initial typing experience as a Type 9 what led him to r...
1 Aug 202451min
