Enneagram at Work
Enneagram at Work
Enneagram MBA
210. Enneagram Type 8: Striving to Feel Powerful - How It Shows Up at Work
44 minutes Posted Jan 10, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we are continuing with the 9 Types Overview Series with a closer look at Enneagram Type 8: Striving to Feel Powerful. Type 8s are often labeled as controlling or aggressive, but what I see in real teams and leadership rooms is something very different. At their best, Type 8s are decisive, protective, and deeply committed to fairness and truth. In this episode, we'll unpack how their drive to feel powerful shows up at work in areas such as communication, l...