Do you ever wonder how the Enneagram Types are as leaders? Join me as we kick off this enlightening series on leadership through the lens of the Enneagram, starting with the nurturing and consensus-building Enneagram Type 9 Leaders, the Peacemakers.

In this episode, I will share the quintessential traits that define a Type Nine leader, from their quest for harmony to their inherent aversion to conflict, and how these characteristics shape their approach to leadership. We're diving into the strengths they bring to the table, like their unparalleled ability to see the big picture and foster inclusion, as well as the hurdles they might face due to their peace-seeking nature. I will also share the concept of self-awareness as a cornerstone of effective leadership for Enneagram Type 9, and addressing their blind spots.

If you are a Nine or know someone who is (especially if they're in a leadership position) this episode is for you!

Key Points of the Episode:

• Exploring Enneagram Type 9 Leadership Traits

• Exploring Leadership Blind Spots and Self-Awareness of Type 9 Leaders

Quote:

"The core motivation of the Nine is to maintain inner stability, peace, peace of mind, and avoid conflict at all costs. Their core fear is being in conflict or having a feeling of not belonging, but anything having to do with conflict, the Nine does everything to avoid."

"What's great about working with nines is they are awesome at making people feel accepted and included."

"Nines tend to be blind, asleep to their own anger, which often leads them to act out the anger they don't feel or acknowledge in covert ways."

"Another blind spot for the Nine leader is being able to take in, to receive recognition and support from other people."

"If you're a Nine, it'd be important for you to give yourself credit for your capacity to understand the larger context of the work and how all that work fits in to different puzzle pieces into what makes up your world."

"You just have a natural tendency on how to create harmony within everyone around and within the workplace. The fact that you value everyone's contribution is huge. People love that about you."

"Nines gravitate toward goals that will benefit others. You inspire people with your selfless approach to leadership. And you model a way of being that shows how people working together are more than the sum of their parts."

In this Episode:

• (00:26) Starting the series with the Enneagram Type 9 Leaders.

• (02:08) A summary of the Enneagram Type 9, their wings, subtypes, and their growth and stress paths.

• (11:42) The strengths and weaknesses of an Enneagram Type 9 in the workplace.

• (15:04) How self-aware is a Type 9 as a leader?

• (18:00) The blindspots of Enneagram 9 leaders.

• (23:45) Self-management tips for Enneagram 9 leaders.

• (24:25) The Enneagram Type 9 Leadership strengths.

Link/s Mentioned:

The 9 Types of Leadership: Mastering the Art of People in the 21st Century Workplace by Beatrice Chestnut, PhD: https://a.co/d/5h9hLh8

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