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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2025 · 19 MIN

174. Why the Enneagram Shouldn’t Predict Behavior—And What It’s Actually Great At

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The Enneagram isn't a crystal ball, but no personality assessment is.We recently came across an article titled “Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust Personality Tests,” and it hit a nerve—in the best way.In this quick episode, we unpack why the Enneagram isn’t a tool for making predictions (especially not in hiring or promotion decisions), and how it’s much more useful as a problem-solving and growth-guiding framework.It’s not about labeling people. It’s about understanding what’s underneath the behavior so we can lead and collaborate better."The Enneagram doesn’t tell you what will happen—it helps you understand why something did happen."--> Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clearer-thinking-today/202504/why-you-shouldnt-always-trust-personality-testsHave 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 Sheethttps://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

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The Enneagram isn't a crystal ball, but no personality assessment is. We recently came across an article titled “Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust Personality Tests,” and it hit a nerve—in the best way. In this quick episode, we unpack why the Enneagram isn’t a tool for making predictions (especially not in hiring or promotion decisions), and how it’s much more useful as a problem-solving and growth-guiding framework. It’s not about labeling people. It’s about understanding what’s underneath the...

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