Listen "#28: Blending In vs. Standing Out: Embracing the Unique Gifts of a Type 9 with Scott Winter"
Episode Synopsis
Prepare to be inspired as Scott Winter shares his personal journey of embracing the Enneagram and how it has transformed the way he approaches relationships and leadership.
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Winter, a Type 9 on the Enneagram, to explore the remarkable strengths and unique challenges of this personality type. Scott candidly discusses his tendency to avoid conflict and merge with other people’s wants and desires as well as his ability to see all sides of an issue and how he has leveraged his natural gifts as a mediator and observer to thrive in multiple areas of his life.
We talk about:
The importance of embracing your unique personality traits, rather than viewing them as weaknesses.
Practical strategies for Type 9s to stand their ground and speak up, while staying true to themselves.
Insights on how to use the Enneagram to foster empathy, improve communication, and become a more effective leader.
Connect with Scott
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Episode Links
How the Enneagram Can Help You Become a Better Leader Article
The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up by Chestnut & Paes
Be a Guest!
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Winter, a Type 9 on the Enneagram, to explore the remarkable strengths and unique challenges of this personality type. Scott candidly discusses his tendency to avoid conflict and merge with other people’s wants and desires as well as his ability to see all sides of an issue and how he has leveraged his natural gifts as a mediator and observer to thrive in multiple areas of his life.
We talk about:
The importance of embracing your unique personality traits, rather than viewing them as weaknesses.
Practical strategies for Type 9s to stand their ground and speak up, while staying true to themselves.
Insights on how to use the Enneagram to foster empathy, improve communication, and become a more effective leader.
Connect with Scott
Episode Links
How the Enneagram Can Help You Become a Better Leader Article
The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up by Chestnut & Paes
Be a Guest!
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