214. Leading Through Uncertainty: How Each Enneagram Type Builds Resilience [Part 1]
Sat Feb 07 2026
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Things are heavy right now.
Between political tension, economic uncertainty, and heartbreaking headlines, many people are carrying stress, fear, anger, or grief into the workplace. Even if those issues aren’t being talked about directly, they show up in how teams communicate, make decisions, and treat one another.
In this episode, we stay true to what the Enneagram does best: helping people understand their stress patterns, reconnect with their strengths, and show up with more steadiness and compassion at work.
In uncertain times, resilience isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about using the best of who you already are.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The stress reaction of each Enneagram typeA simple resilience move for each typeThe unique strength each type brings to a teamOne practical leadership action for each typeResilience by Type (Quick Overview)
Type 1: The Administrator
Stress: Everything feels wrong or out of control.
Strength: Integrity and principled action.
Resilience move: Focus on one small, meaningful improvement.
Type 2: The Coach
Stress: Over-giving and emotional exhaustion.
Strength: Care and connection.
Resilience move: Ask what you need and honor it.
Type 3: The Pacesetter
Stress: Pressure to keep performing at all costs.
Strength: Hope and forward momentum.
Resilience move: Reconnect with what actually matters.
Type 4: The Visionary
Stress: Emotional overwhelm or discouragement.
Strength: Emotional honesty and depth.
Resilience move: Take one practical step toward stability.
Type 5: The Strategist
Stress: Withdrawal and overthinking.
Strength: Perspective and clarity.
Resilience move: Re-engage with one person or a meaningful task.
Type 6: The Guardian
Stress: Catastrophizing and scanning for danger.
Strength: Preparedness and loyalty.
Resilience move: Focus on what’s actually in your control.
Type 7: The Enthusiast
Stress: Distraction or forced positivity.
Strength: Optimism and creative problem-solving.
Resilience move: Stay present with one hard truth or feeling.
Type 8: The Commander
Stress: Anger and a need to fight everything.
Strength: Courage and advocacy.
Resilience move: Protect something constructive.
Type 9: The Consensus-Builder
Stress: Numbing out or disengaging.
Strength: Calm and perspective.
Resilience move: Take one small, priority-based action.
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Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value): Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart: https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2: Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). --------------------- Things are heavy right now. Between political tension, economic uncertainty, and heartbreaking headlines, many people are carrying stress, fear, anger, or grief into the workplace. Even if those issues aren’t being talked about directly, they show up in how teams communicate, make decisions, and treat one another. In this episode, we stay true to what the Enneagram does best: helping people understand their stress patterns, reconnect with their strengths, and show up with more steadiness and compassion at work. In uncertain times, resilience isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about using the best of who you already are. In this episode, you’ll learn: The stress reaction of each Enneagram typeA simple resilience move for each typeThe unique strength each type brings to a teamOne practical leadership action for each typeResilience by Type (Quick Overview) Type 1: The Administrator Stress: Everything feels wrong or out of control. Strength: Integrity and principled action. Resilience move: Focus on one small, meaningful improvement. Type 2: The Coach Stress: Over-giving and emotional exhaustion. Strength: Care and connection. Resilience move: Ask what you need and honor it. Type 3: The Pacesetter Stress: Pressure to keep performing at all costs. Strength: Hope and forward momentum. Resilience move: Reconnect with what actually matters. Type 4: The Visionary Stress: Emotional overwhelm or discouragement. Strength: Emotional honesty and depth. Resilience move: Take one practical step toward stability. Type 5: The Strategist Stress: Withdrawal and overthinking. Strength: Perspective and clarity. Resilience move: Re-engage with one person or a meaningful task. Type 6: The Guardian Stress: Catastrophizing and scanning for danger. Strength: Preparedness and loyalty. Resilience move: Focus on what’s actually in your control. Type 7: The Enthusiast Stress: Distraction or forced positivity. Strength: Optimism and creative problem-solving. Resilience move: Stay present with one hard truth or feeling. Type 8: The Commander Stress: Anger and a need to fight everything. Strength: Courage and advocacy. Resilience move: Protect something constructive. Type 9: The Consensus-Builder Stress: Numbing out or disengaging. Strength: Calm and perspective. Resilience move: Take one small, priority-based action. Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here! 🗓️ Book a Guided 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