Enneagram:
Type Eight
The Leader is strong and in control. The Leader has a compulsive need be strong and self-reliant, to make an impact on the world, and to avoid being weak.

Features:

The Gut Center: Moves against others - Over Does Anger
Original Loss: "I was too weak."
Problem Emotion: Anger
Basic Decision: Being strong and in control allows you to survive and be loved.
False Claim: "I am always powerful and in charge."
Four Adjectives: Self-confident and decisive, but aggressive and combative.

Self-image: I am invincible.
Compulsion: To always be powerful and in charge.
Avoidance: Weakness.
Sin: Lust - Take what you want.
Gift: Strength, protection, and leadership
Seven Wing: More extroverted, enterprising, energetic, quick, and egocentric..
Nine Wing: More mild-mannered, gentle, receptive, and quietly strong.
Stress Point: 5 - Withdraws, avoids people, observes and thinks, consolidates plans.
Security Point: 2 -Protector of the weak, generous, helpful, charming .

Crossing the River: Swims upstream against the current.
Affirmation: "Good relationships are worth many small compromises."


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Descriptive Adjectives for High Functioning Eights:

Confident
Charismatic

Inspiring
Protective

Powerful
Decisive

Strong
Builder

Leader
Determined

Magnanimous
Constructive


Descriptive Adjectives for Average Functioning Eights:

Takes Charge
Expansive

Struggles
Fights for Fairness

Forthright
Forceful

Adversarial
Dominant


Descriptive Adjectives for Low Functioning Eights:

Power Broker
Confrontational

Intimidating
Impulsive

Grandiose
Controlling

Blunt
Defiant

Destructive
Vengeful

Explosive
Rageful



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Famous Examples of Eights:

M.L. King, FDR, LBJ, Picasso, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Mike Wallace, Brabara Walters, Ann Richards, Lee Iococca, Ross Perot, Bette Davis, Jimmy Hoffa, George Steinbrenner, Saddham Hussein.

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