Podcast: Hey leaders, have you got a good head on your shoulders?

In Episode 5 of the Being Human is Good For Business Podcast, learn about the leaders who use their heads! These people rely on their head center of intelligence, their intellect, to lead their teams through both good times and bad.

Among this group are Enneagram Types 5, 6 and 7. These leaders are intellectually curious and are often seen as insightful, even visionary.  They are analytical and like to have a good solid plan for every eventuality, but often, deep down, they don’t trust.

“In these COVID times, we are seeing a lot of head-centered leadership,” says Trilogy Effect founding partner Wendy Appel, author of InsideOut Enneagram: The Game-Changing Guide for Leaders. “These leaders are excellent researchers and can expertly synthesise a lot of facts and information to support decisions and formulate plans. Often, it’s difficult for them to trust others or what may come, so to alleviate their fears they rely on hard data.”

The Enneagram framework helps leaders become more self-aware and to access the full potential of their teams. The Enneagram comprises nine distinct personality Types which are bundled into groups of three, based on core motivations, specific strengths and liabilities. See our last episode to learn about the heart center triad.

On today’s show, Wendy is joined by Trilogy Effect Partners Heather Marasse and Mary Beth Sawicki to  explore:

• Enneagram Type 5, the Detached Observer, who wants to be the expert and competent.

• Enneagram Type 6, the Loyal Sceptic, who wants security and predictability.

• Enneagram Types 7, the Enthusiast, who wants freedom, options and to feel satisfied. 

Listen for:

• Tips to build self confidence for your decision-making skills.

• Clues into how to lead head-centered team members.

• Insight on how to develop trust among your team’s members.

Resources:

• Episode 4: Do You lead from the heart?

• Episode 3: Leaders, What are Your Instincts Telling You?

• Episode 2 : Do you Lead with your Head, Heart or Gut?

• Episode 1: Leading During Unusual Times

• How to use the Enneagram to Become A Better Leader

• InsideOut Enneagram: The Game Changing Guide For Leaders

• The Trilogy Effect Blog

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In Episode 5 of the Being Human is Good For Business Podcast, learn about the leaders who use their heads! These people rely on their head center of intelligence, their intellect, to lead their teams through good both times and bad.

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