Let’s be real — leadership sometimes feels like balancing on a unicycle...while juggling...in front of your entire team. Some days, you’re cruising. Other days? You’re just hoping not to drop everything. The Enneagram? It’s like that steadying handrail you didn’t know you needed.

Now, this isn’t one of those personality tests you take, laugh at, and forget by lunch. The Enneagram sticks with you. It unpacks why you lead the way you do – the motivators, the blind spots, and everything in between. And when you understand that? Leadership starts feeling less like guesswork and more like showing up with clarity and purpose.

It’s not your typical personality test with fun-but-forgettable results. It’s a tool that helps leaders understand not just how they show up, but why. And when you know that, leading becomes a little less about guesswork and a lot more about showing up with intention.

The Enneagram doesn’t hand out easy labels or pigeonhole you into categories. It pulls back the curtain on why you lead the way you do — what drives you, what triggers you, and how you show up (or don’t) when the pressure is on.

Self-Awareness: The Real Leadership Superpower
Here’s a little truth bomb: you can’t lead others well if you’re running on autopilot. The Enneagram gives leaders a front-row seat to their habits, strengths, and blind spots. It asks you to look inward before you step forward.

For example, if you’re a Type 3 (a classic go-getter), you might be so focused on achievement that you miss moments to connect with your team. Or if you resonate with Type 6, your strength for anticipating problems might sometimes morph into over-cautiousness. Knowing this? It’s half the battle.

Building Empathy (Without Losing Boundaries)
The best leaders I know aren’t just aware of their own patterns — they’re curious about others. The Enneagram opens up conversations about how different types navigate stress, conflict, and communication. And suddenly, that one coworker who always has questions? You realize they’re not trying to doubt your direction; they’re just wired to minimize risk and protect the team. 

Empathy doesn’t mean lowering the bar. It means recognizing that everyone brings their own viewpoint to the table. The Enneagram helps leaders "see" through those different viewpoints and better understand and communicate with the people on their team. 

Turning Insight into Action
Knowing your type is just the start. True leadership transformation happens when you use that insight to lead with more intention. Maybe that means learning to pause before jumping into problem-solving mode, or giving your team space to share ideas you didn’t think of first (yes, it’s uncomfortable — but growth usually is).

The Bottom Line
Leadership isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being present. The Enneagram reminds us that growth is ongoing and that the best leaders are the ones willing to stay curious, open, and humble. When you lead with that kind of awareness, it doesn’t just change your leadership — it transforms your relationships, your team, and the culture you create. And honestly, that’s the kind of leadership that leaves a mark.

So, if your leadership team is ready to lead with more heart, more clarity, and a little more humility, let’s dive into the Enneagram. It might just change the way you show up — not just at work, but in every part of life.