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Assertive Energy with Don Riso and Russ Hudson April 10, 2013

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Don Riso, Russ Hudson

Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

Don Riso and Russ Hudson join Armand DiMele to break down the three assertive Enneagram types: the blunt, life-force-driven Challenger, the endlessly striving Achiever, and the expansive Enthusiast. The conversation explores why assertive energy triggers defensive reactions, how it roots in fear and emptiness, and how it can be channeled into genuine leadership.

The Qualities of a True Leader April 30, 2009

Host: Armand DiMele

Category: Identity & The Self, Personal Growth & Change

What makes someone a genuine leader? Armand DiMele examines the qualities that define effective leadership, from integrity and humility to assertiveness and creativity, then traces how birth order and family dynamics shape the way people relate to power and authority throughout their lives.

The Passive Aggressive Personality July 2, 2008

Host: Armand DiMele

Category: Communication & Conflict, Emotions & Inner Life

Passive aggression is not just dropping the birthday cake. Armand DiMele unpacks it as a pervasive pattern of stubbornness, procrastination, and obstructionism rooted in fear of confrontation, then maps the full spectrum from passive resistance to predatory aggression, arguing that assertiveness is the healthy middle ground.