Enneagram Eights at Work: Leadership, Directness, and Finding Balance

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to work with Enneagram Type 8 personalities. We explore the strengths of Eights as leaders and decision-makers, while also examining some of their potential blind spots in the workplace. We offer practical suggestions for Eights to be more effective leaders and team members, including being mindful of others' perspectives, expressing appreciation, and finding balance between driving forward and taking care of themselves.

• Characteristics of Eights in the workplace
- Direct, decisive, and take-charge leaders
- Prefer independence and being in control
- Good at inspiring others and getting things done
- Can be overly aggressive or dismissive if unhealthy

• Career paths and roles suited for Eights
- Leadership positions like CEOs, military officers, surgeons
- Entrepreneurship and self-employment
- Professions that offer financial security
- Roles that allow them to protect others (e.g. lawyers)

• Advice for Eights to improve in the workplace
- Practice empathy and avoid invalidating others
- Express appreciation more often to team members
- Avoid driving others as hard as they drive themselves
- Listen to their body and incorporate rest/self-care
- Invite honest feedback from trusted colleagues

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