Listen to this fun conversation with Demetrius "D" Parker, founder at Trust Leadership Collective and Enneagram MBA Leadership Coach as we each share key insights or ways we've used what we've learned about the Enneagram in our own lives!

Learn more about working with D: https://trustleadershipcollective.odoo.com/

Or hire him to lead your executive team through the Enneagram: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshops

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✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet
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In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we are continuing the 9 Types Overview Series with a closer look at Enneagram Type 6: Striving to Feel Secure. This can be one of the most misunderstood types, and also one of the most important energies on any team.

In many descriptions, you'll seeType 6s often labeled as anxious or fearful, but what I see again and again in workshops and leadership teams is something very different: brave, caring, thoughtful, prepared, and deeply committed people who care about doing things the right way and keeping the team safe. In this episode, I unpack how that drive for security shows up at work.

What You’ll Learn When You Listen:

• Why Type 6s ask questions and why that’s a strength, not a problem
• How Type 6s build trust, loyalty, and reliability on teams
• The Guardian leadership style and how it protects organizations
• Common stress points for Type 6s at work (especially during change or uncertainty)
• How the three instinctual biases shape different expressions of Type 6
• Growth insights through Type 6’s arrows to Type 9 and Type 3
• How to give feedback to Type 6s in a way that builds confidence instead of doubt

Try This at Work:

• If you’re a Type 6: Notice when your questions are actually asking for reassurance. Pause and remind yourself of the evidence that you can handle what’s in front of you.
• If you work with a Type 6: Don’t dismiss their questions or concerns. Most of the time, they’re thinking ahead and protecting the team from issues others haven’t considered yet.

For Teams & Leaders:

Type 6s bring steadiness, commitment, and preparation to teams, especially when things feel uncertain. They’re often the people thinking through worst-case scenarios so everyone else can move forward with confidence.

Teams work best with Type 6s when there’s clear communication, follow-through, and trust. When Type 6s feel informed and included, they become some of the most reliable and supportive teammates and leaders you can have.

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✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet
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In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we continue the 9 Types Overview Series with a focused look at Type 5: Striving to Feel Detached, as described in the Awareness to Action framework.

We'll’ll explore how Type 5s bring clarity, analysis, and innovation to the workplace, and how their need for independence, energy conservation, and mastery can shape communication and collaboration on a team.

Whether you are a Type 5 or work closely with deep thinkers who prefer a bit more space and autonomy, this episode offers practical ways to support their strengths and growth in real-world work environments.

What You’ll Learn When You Listen In:

• The core motivation behind Type 5’s drive to feel detached
• How Type 5s process information and determine when they’re “ready”
• Why they avoid emotional pressure and interruptions
• The strengths they bring to teams: expertise, curiosity, and clear analysis
• Overused strengths that become withdrawal or over-observing
• The role of The Strategist as a leader
• How instinctual biases create different expressions of Type 5
• Growth practices through their arrows to Type 8 and Type 7
• How to give feedback in a way that feels respectful and empowering

Try This at Work: Experiments

• If you’re a Type 5: Share ideas sooner, perfection isn’t required to be valuable. Connect even when you’d prefer to retreat.
• If you work with a Type 5: Give advance notice before asking for input. Respect their need for boundaries and solo focus time.

For Teams & Leaders

Type 5s bring wisdom and vision that help teams make smarter decisions and avoid risks others overlook. They are steady under pressure and masterful at breaking down complex information.

But when energy feels scarce or expectations feel intrusive, they may retreat into their minds, leaving teammates unsure how to engage.
Teams thrive when they invite Type 5s in without demanding too much too fast.

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 inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet