Enneagram Personality Type

Type 8

The Boss

Motivation
To be in control of their life/environment
Potential problem
Being too domineering and insensitive towards others
Historic antecedent
Totalitarianism
Historic example
Joseph Stalin
Film/TV example
Jimmy (The Black Donnellys)

Characteristics

quick-tempered, likes to manage others, bossy, second place is not good enough, can be hurtful, games are only fun if they win, comes on too strong, wants things done their way, used to getting their way, powerful, strong, own-person, tough, leader, vindictive, controlling, finds it easy to manipulate others, has authoritarian tendencies, tries to surpass the accomplishments of others, uses others and self to achieve goals, wealth seeking, arrogant, self confident, likes to correct people, seeks status and power relative to peers, competitive, makes enemies, can be crude, enjoys fighting, has an all or nothing personality, enjoys antagonizing people

Healthy Type 8

The Leader

assertive, dominant, fearless, powerful

Average Type 8

The Challenger

intimidating, prone to anger, will not back down, sarcastic, challenging

Unhealthy Type 8

The Bully

rage-aholic, controlling, abusive, violent

*for a low score assume the opposite of the above. the descriptions listed here are made up of personality items. people who scored high on this type scored higher on the above items compared to the average. (more info on construction)
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