The Challenger Podcast
The Challenger Podcast
Dave Glaser
How to Navigate Change as an Enneagram 8
8 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
The Journey After the Struggle 02:41 Transitioning Back to Purpose 05:54 Leading with Awareness and Connection 08:41 Building vs. Proving: A Leadership Mindset
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In this episode, Dave Glaser shares his personal journey of transitioning back into a new role after a five-month employment gap. He explores the challenges and growth opportunities for Enneagram 8s, emphasizing the importance of awareness, connection, and intentional leadership during transitions. Key  topics Enneagram 8 and sense of control Transition and adjustment in new roles The importance of awareness and connection in leadership Developing resilience and humility during change The edge of leadership: knowing when to challenge and when to listen Takeaways Unrefined Enneagram 8 energy can come off as intensity without connection. Transition requires adjustment, not domination. Leading with awareness pairs natural intensity with presence. Growth happens when you meet your edge with constraint, not just intensity. Leadership includes connection, not just direction. Chapters 00:00 The Journey After the Struggle 02:41 Transitioning Back to Purpose 05:54 Leading with Awareness and Connection 08:41 Building vs. Proving: A Leadership Mindset