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The Challenger PodcastAuthor: Dave Glaser
The Challenger Podcast helps you show up authentically and navigate modern dating where texting, social media and dating apps have become the way people connect and communicate. Each week, I interview dating experts and real life daters is to share what authentic dating can look like for you in these modern times. New episodes and live recordings every other week to find your ideal relationship through the Enneagram, attachment theory and core energy dynamics. Subscribe and leave a rating and review today so that you never miss an episode and connect with me on Tiktok @dave.glaser for a candid look at modern dating. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Enneagram 8, Power Struggles, and the Leadership Lesson I Didn't See Coming
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
In this episode, Dave Glaser shares insights from his experience as an Enneagram 8 leader, exploring how power dynamics influence coaching, leadership, and personal development. Discover how letting go of control can unlock potential in others and transform your leadership style. Key topics Enneagram 8 and leadership Power struggles and control Building trust and buy-in The importance of vulnerability in leadership Shifting from authority to partnership Lessons from coaching athletes Patience and humility in leadership Creating psychologically safe environments Takeaways Leadership is about creating buy-in, not control. Letting go of ego can lead to better performance. Empowerment comes from confidence, not authority. Athletes perform better when they feel safe and seen. Healthy Enneagram 8s redirect power to uplift others. Chapters 00:27 Why I took a break and what this episode covers 00:50 The power dynamic in leadership and coaching 01:18 My experience returning to coaching after unemployment 01:46 Initial enthusiasm and resistance from athletes 02:13 Understanding the power struggle with high school athletes 02:38 How energy and intensity can create resistance 03:07 The importance of awareness and checking your ego 03:56 The shift from authority to partnership 05:46 The impact of trust and safety on performance 06:42 The misconception about healthy Enneagram 8s 07:10 The true strength of healthy Enneagram 8s 07:29 Challenger moment: leadership vs control 07:57 Applying these lessons in personal life and home projects 08:48 The remodeling project and lessons in patience 15:12 Patience and humility in leadership 16:07 Final thoughts: empowering others and leadership takeaway
