Melissa Davis

Exited founder- Fractional People & Growth Advisor. Melissa blends People Mastery and Growth Frameworks with BloomGrowth and Enneagram.

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Hiring isn’t just ticking boxes (though it's easy for it to feel that way). The Enneagram helped me see that. Imagine if you had a cheat sheet to talk to every teammate in a way that clicks. That’s the kind of leadership I’m all about! #Teamwork #Enneagram #RealTalk

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Self-awareness isn’t just a soft skill; it’s a strategic one. When leaders understand their wiring, they build more connected, less reactive teams. That’s when trust grows.

Presence matters as much as performance. #Leadership #LeadershipPhilosophy

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Reskilling isn’t just a business strategy. It’s a way to honor the people who built your company.

Some may resist change. But offering growth with empathy and honesty? That’s real #leadership.

When leaders show up like that, #culture shifts. @HarvardBiz https://t.co/Ay4Yr2MNDp

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Curiosity is the most powerful tool a leader can use. It’s not about having the answers. It’s about asking better questions.

What if you traded frustration for #curiosity? How would that shift your team, your culture, your #leadership? @FastCompany https://t.co/P1Ep9vuidB

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At Kendra Scott, #leadership is about trust, not titles. A shepherd’s staff is passed from teammate to teammate, honoring those who lead with heart.
A culture of empathy creates space for people to grow, connect, and #thrive. https://t.co/vtErIIlHE8

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The #Enneagram isn’t just a personality test, it’s a language of #selfawareness. Clients light up when they recognize themselves in a type. Not because it’s new info, but because it names what they’ve always felt! What’s your type? https://t.co/r0gsAfcmHM

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Hiring can feel like a high-stakes game of musical chairs—loud, fast, and reactive.

But what if we slowed down and focused on #fit that lasts?

Behavioral insight belongs at every stage of the #employee lifecycle. Because strong #teams don’t just work—they work together.

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We talk a lot about growth and culture. But the foundation? Respect.

Disrespect costs orgs up to $2T/year in lost performance & #trust.

I aim for soulful #responses that still get results. What’s your go-to line when #respect gets crossed? @MITSLoan https://t.co/pkrYqYLCH2

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Self-aware leaders move differently.

Tools like the Enneagram aren’t fluff — they help decode the dynamics that shape trust, tension, and decision-making on teams.

Less guesswork, more intention.

#Leadership #SelfAwareness #BehavioralScience

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AI is reshaping hiring, but the heart of it stays the same. People want to be seen and chosen for who they are. Policies may shift and tools may grow, but human connection is still the deciding factor. Keep the tech. Do not lose the soul. #Hiring #HR #AI

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Leadership isn’t just what you say—it’s how you #listen.

Phrases like “I understand,” “Why?” and “How can I help?” build #trust.

Pausing before I respond helps me lead with real empathy and #connection. Small moments really lead to a big impact.

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Even the White Lotus crew had to take the #Enneagram—Tina Fey swears by it. Knowing your type (I’m a 7!) = knowing your why at work.

In business, that insight can be a secret growth lever. Not just woo-woo, it’s a fascinating pillar of #strategy. https://t.co/HJTmaXZmPQ

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Scaling #culture isn't just for startups—every growing business needs intentional focus to keep values alive as teams expand. Culture fuels connection, resilience, & long-term #success. We all have to make the choice to invest in it daily. @McKinsey https://t.co/Jvs850kVox

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The spotlight’s moving from KPIs to people. Growth that lasts starts with cultures that support, not just systems that perform. The best leaders I know? They lead with heart and clarity. That’s not soft. That’s smart. #Leadership #WorkCulture #PeopleFirst

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That means:
– Letting people discover their own type
– Resisting the urge to stereotype
– Using it to spark empathy
– Coaching from a place of insight, not assumption

I’ve seen this tool shift team dynamics by deepening trust. When leaders grow in awareness, the culture changes.

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The #Enneagram isn’t a personality quiz. It’s a mirror. Used well, it reveals not just how we show up, but why. But here’s the catch: it only works when we use it with care.

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The nonstop news and rapid changes push leaders to focus on #resilience over control. Building teams that adapt quickly really helps us move forward when the path feels unclear. Leading through chaos means embracing #uncertainty and staying grounded. https://t.co/jYFf6nfkWq

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Insight by Tasha Eurich shared that 80 percent think they’re self-aware, but only 10 percent really are. Slowing down and asking #honest questions about how I show up has helped me see blind spots. Self-awareness is a superpower for clearer, kinder #leadership. #selfawareness

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Simon Sinek’s podcast got me thinking about how the Enneagram helps me build trust. It shows me why people act the way they do under stress and how to respond with empathy instead of judgment. That awareness opens the door to real connection. #enneagram #trust @simonsinek

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Growth happens when leaders stop managing tasks and start investing in people. Culture isn’t fluff—it shapes performance. I’ve seen what shifts when trust and emotional intelligence lead the way. #leadership #culture #futureofwork