In August we shared some great tips that you can add to your leadership toolkit moving forward. We learned how strategic thinkers work, and asked ourselves “are we working the right end of the problem?”. We talked about how vulnerability is a leadership superpower, and gave examples of how this shows up in each Enneagram Type. We also showed you the 5 Whys and how incorporating them invites leaders to be curious, not just corrective.
Let us know what you look forward to learning more about in the future!
Strategic Thinking: Are You Working the Right End of the Problem?
In any given coaching situation, I find myself asking, “Are you being strategic?” or “What’s your strategy?” There are times when I wonder if that specific line of questioning is driven by my Enneagram Type (6) or if it is because when I was growing up, I was schooled by a dad who often reminded me that I could be “working the wrong end of the problem.”
Vulnerability as a Leadership Superpower
As leadership consultants, coaches, and certified Enneagram teachers, we’ve seen firsthand that vulnerability is not a liability, it’s a catalyst for authentic leadership, organizational trust, and sustainable results.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Power of Asking “Why?” Five Times
If you’ve ever been in a meeting where a problem is brought up and someone immediately offers a solution — “Let’s just fix it by doing XYZ” — you know how tempting it is to jump into action mode.
