In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad interviews Radhika Dutt, author of 'Radical Product Thinking' and the forthcoming book 'Escaping the Performance Trap.' Dutt challenges the conventional wisdom of goal-setting in performance management, arguing that tools like OKRs and KPIs often backfire. Instead, she introduces an alternative framework focused on detailed vision statements, puzzle setting, and puzzle solving, which encourages continuous learning and adaptation. The conversation explo...
Aug 25, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 91
In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad converses with Jen Mueller, a seasoned sports broadcaster, leadership coach, and host of Talk Sporty to Me. Jen shares her unique experiences of interviewing athletes while cooking, and how these interactions reveal vulnerability and human connection. The discussion delves into critical leadership communication strategies, emphasizing the importance of timely, clear, and meaningful feedback. Jen draws parallels between leadership in sports and business...
Aug 18, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In this episode of 'Leading Human,' host Chad Prevost welcomes Scott Allen, a seasoned leadership development strategist, certified emotional intelligence coach, and Enneagram teacher. Scott delves into his book, 'The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence,' which correlates the nine Enneagram types to core EQ skills, offering a pathway to radical self-awareness. The conversation explores Scott's insights on how integrating the Enneagram with emotional intelligence can lead to profound personal and...
Aug 11, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In this episode of Leading Human, Chad sits down with EQ-research pioneer Joshua Freedman. Who’s our guest? Joshua Freedman — co-founder & CEO of Six Seconds , the world’s largest emotional-intelligence network. Why listen? Led EQ programs in 50+ countries and helped seed regional teams now serving 7 million+ learners. Author of 5 books and creator of 6 validated EQ assessments that turn “soft skills” into hard data. Partnered with brands like FedEx, U.S. Navy, HSBC, Intel, Amazon, and the U...
Aug 04, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 87
In the final episode of the Leading Human series about Enneagram type communication dynamics in the workplace, we explore the interactions between Types 8 and 9. The episode delves into the synergies of these neighboring body types, highlighting how their partnership can merge strength with diplomacy and balance leadership with harmony. It also discusses potential conflicts arising from their differing paces and decision-making styles, offering practical strategies for nines to voice their needs...
Jul 31, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this episode of Leading Human, we conclude our series on Enneagram type-to-type communication dynamics in the workplace by focusing on the interaction between Type Seven and Type Nine. We explore how these types can create a harmonious working relationship, highlighting their strengths and synergies as well as the challenges they might face. Practical communication tips are offered to help tailor strategies to building trust, achieving higher emotional intelligence, and ensuring psychological...
Jul 30, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this episode of 'Leading Human,' the focus is on understanding the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 7 and Type 8 in the workplace. Broadcasting from Common House in downtown Chattanooga, the episode explores the high-octane interaction between these energetic types. It covers their strengths, such as Type 8's assertiveness blending with Type 7's creativity, and synergies like their shared love of independence. The episode also delves into potential conflicts, addressing issues li...
Jul 29, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In this episode of Leading Human, we delve into the Enneagram type-to-type communication dynamics, focusing on how Type Nine and Type Six interact in the workplace. We explore the synergies between these types, emphasizing how their complementary styles can create a stable and secure environment. The discussion covers potential conflicts, including decisiveness issues and energy mismatches, and offers practical strategies to mitigate these challenges. Listeners are encouraged to implement framew...
Jul 28, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 83
In this episode of Leading Human, the focus is on the communication dynamics between Enneagram Types 6 and 8 in the workplace. Hosts discuss how these two types, known for their loyalty and concern for security, can form a powerful team when trust is established. The episode delves into the natural synergies, potential conflicts, and practical strategies for building and maintaining trust between Type 6 and Type 8 individuals. It highlights the complementary strengths of each type and offers tip...
Jul 27, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 82
In this episode of 'Leading Human in the Workplace,' we dive deep into the communication dynamics between Enneagram types 6 and 7. These 'head types' each manage fear and anxiety in different yet complementary ways—type 6 with caution and planning, and type 7 with optimism and exploration. Despite their differences, this pairing can create a balanced and dynamic partnership rooted in mutual trust, empathy, and support. The episode offers practical strategies to blend the strengths of both types,...
Jul 26, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 81
In this episode of Leading Human, we explore the interaction dynamics between Enneagram Types 5 and 9 in a professional setting. Host dives into their strengths, synergies, and challenges, offering practical tips for communication, leadership, and conflict resolution. By understanding how these types complement each other and addressing their passive tendencies, teams can achieve effective collaboration and decision-making. Tune in to learn how to foster trust, emotional intelligence, and proact...
Jul 25, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In this episode of 'Leading Human,' we delve into the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 5 and Type 8 in the workplace. Explore how these two distinct types—Type 5 strategic thinkers and Type 8 decisive leaders—complement and challenge each other in leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and more. Discover the synergies and potential conflicts of this pairing, along with practical communication strategies to foster greater psychological safety and effectiveness. Whether ...
Jul 24, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 79
This episode of Leading Human focuses on the communication dynamics between Enneagram types 5 and 7 in the workplace. The discussion covers how these two head types interact, their respective strengths, synergies, and the potential challenges in leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and feedback. Practical tips are provided for improving communication, such as establishing processes and pacing, leveraging each type's strengths, and fostering mutual respect. The goal is to help cre...
Jul 23, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 78
This episode of the 'Leading Human' series delves into the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 5 and Type 6 personalities in the workplace. It explores their strengths, such as analytical rigor, risk-aware strategies, and their synergies in creating effective strategic partnerships. Challenges and potential conflicts due to their differing thinking styles are also discussed, along with practical communication tips to maintain trust and transparency. The episode emphasizes the importanc...
Jul 22, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 77
In this episode of 'Leading Human Well,' the 36-episode series on Enneagram type to type communication dynamics in the workplace continues with a deep dive into the interaction between Type 4 and Type 9 personalities. The discussion covers their collaborative strengths, such as fostering a compassionate and inclusive culture, and highlights potential challenges, like avoidance of conflict and passive communication. The episode offers practical communication tips to improve interactions, emphasiz...
Jul 21, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this episode of 'Leading Human Well,' the 36-episode series on Enneagram type to type communication dynamics in the workplace continues with a deep dive into the interaction between Type 4 and Type 9 personalities. The discussion covers their collaborative strengths, such as fostering a compassionate and inclusive culture, and highlights potential challenges, like avoidance of conflict and passive communication. The episode offers practical communication tips to improve interactions, emphasiz...
Jul 20, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This episode of the Enneagram communication dynamics series explores the interaction between Enneagram Type 4 and Type 7 personalities. It delves into the synergies and challenges of their relationship, focusing on leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and feedback. The discussion highlights the emotional intelligence and psychological safety necessary for effective communication. Type 4s contribute depth and emotional authenticity, while Type 7s bring ideation and momentum. Poten...
Jul 19, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this episode of Leading Human, the focus is on the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 4 and Type 6 in the workplace. The discussion highlights the strengths and synergies of Type 4's individualistic vision combined with Type 6's team-defending vigilance. Key insights address potential frictions, such as the Six's fear-driven queries feeling like criticism to the Four, and the Four's emotional ebbs unsettling the Six. The episode provides practical tips for fostering collaboration, ...
Jul 18, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In this episode of Leading Human, broadcasting from Signal Mountain, Tennessee, we delve into the unique interplay between Enneagram types Four and Five. The host shares insights into their emotional and intellectual approaches, potential for collaboration, and the intricacies of their communication styles. Addressing both similarities and friction points, the episode offers practical guidance on how these types can enhance team dynamics, tackle mutual challenges, and understand each other's met...
Jul 17, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In this episode of Leading Human, the focus is on the interaction dynamics between Enneagram Type 3 and Type 9 in the workplace. Presenting insights on their collaborative strengths and potential friction points, the show explains how each type complements the other. Type 3's ambition and clarity paired with Type 9's inclusiveness and steadiness create a harmonious yet efficient work environment. Potential conflicts can arise from Type 9's passive resistance and Type 3's constant push for progre...
Jul 16, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In this episode of Leading Human, recorded at the Common House in Chattanooga, the focus is on the communication dynamics between Enneagram Types 3 and 8 in the workplace. The speaker discusses their leadership styles, strengths, synergies, and potential conflicts. Type 3s are characterized by their strategic positioning and charisma, while Type 8s are known for their decisive authority and directness. The episode highlights how these types can either form a dynamic duo or clash due to differenc...
Jul 15, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this episode of Leading Human, we delve into the communication dynamics between Enneagram types 3 and 7 in the workplace. Highlighting their strengths, synergies, and potential friction points, we provide practical tips for optimizing collaboration between these energetic and ambitious types. The discussion covers various aspects including leadership, conflict resolution, and team collaboration. Emphasis is placed on emotional intelligence, active listening, and building trust to enhance work...
Jul 14, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In this episode of Leading Human, the focus is on Enneagram Type Three and Type Six communication dynamics in the workplace. The discussion delves into the strengths and synergies between these types, such as Type Three's momentum and confidence under pressure, and Type Six's scenario planning and team cohesion. Potential friction points, like perceived pessimism and distrust, are explored along with strategies for effective communication and building trust. The episode emphasizes the importance...
Jul 13, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 68
In this episode of Leading Human, we delve into the dynamics between Enneagram Types 3 and 5 in the workplace. The discussion covers how these types interact in areas such as leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and feedback. We outline their strengths and synergies, such as the combination of Type 3's drive for achievement and Type 5's analytical rigor, and also highlight potential friction points like differences in communication energy and decision-making pace. Practical tips ...
Jul 12, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this episode of Leading Human, we delve into the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 3 and Type 4 in the workplace. Broadcasting from the Common House in Chattanooga, we explore the complementary strengths of these heart types: Type 3's drive and pragmatism paired with Type 4's creativity and authenticity. Key insights include how these types can balance each other, with Type 3s learning to appreciate genuine creativity and Type 4s gaining self-confidence and pragmatic skills. We al...
Jul 11, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode of the Enneagram Communication Dynamics in the Workplace series, we delve into the characteristics, strengths, and challenges of Enneagram Types 2 and 9. We examine how these types interact in a professional setting, focusing on their people-centric and harmonious nature. The discussion covers their roles in leadership, conflict resolution, and team collaboration, offering practical tips for effective communication. We also address potential pitfalls, such as avoiding conflict an...
Jul 10, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this episode of Leading Human, the focus is on the Enneagram type 2 (the Altruistic Connector) and type 7 (the Energetic Explorer) and their communication dynamics in the workplace. The discussion highlights their strengths, synergies, and potential challenges in four main capacities: leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and giving and receiving feedback. Practical communication tips are offered to mitigate issues, ensuring effective and emotionally intelligent interactions. T...
Jul 09, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 64
This episode of Leading Human explores the interactions between Enneagram Type 2 (the Altruistic Connector) and Type 6 (the Loyal Skeptic) in the workplace. It outlines their strengths, synergies, challenges, and practical communication tips for leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and feedback. The discussion includes specific dynamics for manager-employee relationships, emphasizing open communication, trust, and emotional intelligence to create a supportive and effective team e...
Jul 08, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode of Leading Human, we delve into the nuances of workplace communication between Type 2 and Type 5 Enneagrams. We explore their distinct interaction styles and how they can complement each other in a work setting. The discussion includes practical communication tips, focusing on leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and feedback. We also highlight the importance of psychological safety, mutual respect, and trust-building. The episode emphasizes how both types can lev...
Jul 07, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode of Leading Human, we explore the interaction dynamics between Enneagram type twos and type fours in the workplace. Both types are heart-centered, with type twos focusing on others' needs and repressing personal sadness, and type fours expressing their emotions fully. Hosts discuss the unique strengths, challenges, and synergies of this pairing in leadership, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and feedback. Practical communication tips are provided, emphasizing emotional int...
Jul 06, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 61
