Mastering Leadership: The Enneagram's Business Blueprint with Tracy O'Malley

Are you struggling to connect with your team, clients, or even yourself? In this eye-opening episode of Behind the Needle, Mike LeMieux sits down with Enneagram expert Tracy O'Malley to unravel the mysteries of personality and personal growth. Tracy reveals how the Enneagram is more than just another personality test—it's a powerful navigation system that helps individuals and businesses understand their core motivations, fears, and potential. Through compelling personal stories and professional insights, she demonstrates how compassion and self-awareness can transform leadership, team dynamics, and personal relationships. Whether you're a medical spa owner, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking deeper self-understanding, this podcast episode offers a transformative approach to unlocking your true potential and connecting more authentically with others. Tracy's expertise provides a roadmap to not just knowing yourself, but truly empowering yourself and those around you!Highlights00:00 - Who is Tracy O’Malley, and what is the Enneagram?04:45 - What does the Enneagram have to do with running a business?09:00 - How can we use the Enneagram in our daily lives?13:00 - Why did Tracy wish she was a 3?16:15 - How do you know if you’ve been mistyped and what can you do about it?20:00 - What are the three instincts that drive all of us?21:30 - How can the Enneagram be incorporated into your business for more profit?24:00 - What are the “feeling centers” that drive us?29:20 - Tracy’s biggest lesson from learning to connect with her kids.33:00 - How to use the 9 Enneagram types work together to make your business more efficient.34:45 - What makes a great leader?38:00 - Can you figure out the Enneagram on your own or do you need a coach?42:10 - How do you prepare for taking the Enneagram test?45:00 - How does self-abandonment affect our ability to be compassionate?51:00 - How do you keep people from taking advantage of your compassion?59:45 - How can you incorporate the Enneagram to lead your team?1:04:30 - What can we learn from those that challenge and trigger us?Resources + LinksGet Your Enneagram Blue Print from Tracy HERELearn how to DOUBLE your Instagram Story views.Work with Mike - Learn more about social media marketing and ads for your MedSpa.FollowMike: @mikelemieuxMedSpa Media: @medspa_mediaTracy O’Malley: @Tracy_omalley