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Karl Hebenstreit on Applying the Enneagram to Your Business and Interoffice Communication

Apr 15, 2024

Certified executive coach Karl Hebenstreit discusses applying the Enneagram in business communication. Topics include Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs, understanding motivators for workplace collaboration, tailoring communication to Enneagram types, and fostering employee engagement through new organizational systems.

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Karl Hebenstreit

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Understanding Enneagram subtypes can improve interoffice communication preferences based on individual motivations.

Enneagram system enhances workplace dynamics by uncovering 'why' behind behaviors, fostering insights on diverse perspectives and motives.

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Understanding Different Approaches to Information Reception

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Focus on Experiencing Over Logic

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Introduction

3min

Exploring Enneagram in Business and Organizational Psychology

16min

Introducing a Fasting Program and Sponsor Ads for Employment and E-commerce Platforms

5min

Enhancing Business Communication with the Enneagram System

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Enhancing Employee Engagement through New Organizational Systems

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Exploring the Application of Enneagram in Business and Communication

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This week I’m excited to welcome Karl Hebenstreit for a chat about his book, The How and Why: Taking Care of Business with the Enneagram. Karl is a certified executive coach, leadership and organization development consultant, author, and international speaker. His 25+ year career spans the areas of HR and OD in biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and more. Karl holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University.

Together, we'll explore how the Enneagram provides a deeper, more nuanced look into our psyches compared to other personality frameworks like Myers-Briggs or DISC, and why knowing your Enneagram subtype can revolutionize communication and collaboration within your team. We'll delve into the synergy between your instinctual behaviors and core type, uncover how the Enneagram's focus on motivation helps us navigate workplace dynamics, and highlight the practical benefits of this wisdom for everyday interactions. This is a great episode for anyone eager to learn more about implementing Enneagram principles in their professional lives but are not clear on where to start.

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Ian Morgan Cron on Overcoming the Productivity Hangups of Each Enneagram Type

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