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What personality makes for the best leader? Is there a certain personality type that is destined for leadership, while other types are destined to be followers? Can someone’s personality determine their effectiveness as leaders, or is there more to it?
Let’s dig into the science behind leadership and personality, as well as the personality traits—both innate and acquired—that make for an effective leader.
The science behind leadership & personality
The science behind leadership and personality explores how someone’s innate and acquired personality traits and characteristics influence their effectiveness as leaders.
In essence, are leaders born, or are they made?
The science behind this question is constantly evolving, and as with most things in life, the answer lies somewhere in the middle.
If you’re familiar with the Enneagram personality test, it breaks down people into personality types from 1 to 9. The types that are most often associated with leadership are Enneagram Type 8 and Enneagram Type 1. While they each have their unique style, both are dominating, decisive types that are strong-willed and want to have an impact on their environment. If someone falls into one of these types, they are naturally inclined to be strong leaders.
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