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Enneagram

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The Center’s and Triads

9 types are represented by 3 different centers - gut, heart, and head. When we are balanced we have equal use and access to all thre intelligence centers, allowing us to access powerful strengths. We have all 3, but one is dominant for each of us in shaping our strengths and challenges. The dominant center holds powerful abilities it also has the most potential to be overused or misused

Gut Center focuses on our physical instincts and bodies - incredible somatic intelligence. When we listen to our physical instincts we feel strong physically embodied and anchored in the present moment. When our Gut center is underused we feel ungrounded and have a difficult time asserting ourselves. Types 1,8,9 make up the gut triad. These types, at their best, are independent with strong physical boundaries. When out of balance they feel they must assert their will over others, and they struggle with anger

The heart center focuses on our personal identity and values. Listening to our hearts gives us strong emotional intelligence. When we open up and listen to our hearts, we become compassionate, feel our own personal sense of self, and release our past hurts. When our Heart Center is underused, we feel cut off from our feelings and have trouble seeing who we truly are. Types 2, 3, 4 compromise the Heart Triad. These types, at their bes, are compassionate and have a strong sense of self. When out of balance, they feel they must develop an identity through outside validation and they struggle with shame

The head center focuses on obtaining knowing and support. Quieting our minds brings powerful internal guidance. When we clear our heads, we gain contact with our inner knowing, learning the best way for us to move forward into the future. When our Head Center is underused, our minds are foggy, and we follow external guidance instead of our internal guide. Types 5,6,7 comprise the Head Triad. These types, at their best, are clear-minded and in touch with their powerful inner guidance. When out of balance, they believe they must seek security through other means, and they struggle with anxiety

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What is a strength you recognize you have and practice on your type?

What is a strength of your type that is perhaps dormant – e.g. one that you can awaken or build on or strengthen, that your leadership and the organization needs?

What’s one example of where you go when stressed, derailed, or triggered that you could, over the next six months, commit to transforming into a strength and minimize?

What is one learning you have about how you show up for your group or dynamics in your own team? �

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Enneagram Reflections

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THE REFORMER

is principled, purposeful, self-controlled, and perfectionistic.

GENERALLY, ONES ARE

conscientious, sensible, responsible, idealistic, ethical, serious, self-disciplined, orderly, and feel personally obligated to improve themselves and their world.

ONES GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING opinionated, impatient, irritable, rigid, perfectionistic, critical (and self-critical), sarcastic, and judgmental.

AT THEIR BEST, ONES ARE

tolerant, accepting, discerning, wise, humane, prudent, principled, fair, and able to delay rewards for a higher good.

TYPE ONE

ENNEAGRAM TYPE ONE TRIGGERS

• Mistakes, errors, and incorrectness

• Another's lack of follow-through

• Feeling criticized

• Another's non-collaborative changes to plans

• Feeling deceived

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The one with a nine wing: The Idealist	The idealism of the One is heightened and reinforced by the Nine wing. A sense of distancing, of being an outside evaluator. More cerebral and remote than other variant.	Unusually objective and moderate. Civilized in best sense of word. Kind and considerate.	Actively campaign for their beliefs—though somewhat pessimistic that people will listen. May be seen as elitist.	Resist seeing what does not fit their world view.
The one with a two wing: The Advocate	Both One and Two strive to comply with the dictates of the superego—to be “good.” Warmth as well as focus on people. More fiery and action-oriented than other variant.	Mix tolerance with compassion, integrity with concern for others. Willing to get into the trenches to bring about change.	Well-intentioned and seek to educate others. Involved in public causes and reforms. Tendency to perfectionism.	Intolerant and condescending.

Seeking Integrity�Motivated by strong principles and a desire for goodness. They envision a world that is ethical, just and improved - a world that could be. No two 1s have the same vision. 1s are brought together through integrity and conscientiousness.

HEALTHY: They walk the talk - their ability to instruct and speak to people’s higher aspirations can motivate many to follow their ideals. Effective crusaders for change, fairness and wisdom makes they wonderful judges and impactful teachers. �UNHEALTHY: 1s can go to extremes to enforce their version of “the truth” on others. They may justify their own errors and secretly do the opposite of what they prescribe. Can lead to OCD type tendencies

�Basic Fear: Of being bad, defective, evil corrupt

Basic Desire: To be good, virtuous, in balance, to have integrity

Superego Message: You are good or okay if you do what is right

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THE REFORMER�is principled, purposeful, self-controlled, and perfectionistic.

TYPE ONE

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Task-focused,

minimal need for

social connection,

may suggest

ways to structure

the work

STORMING

Conflict

Frames conflict as problem to be solved, exert

leadership to fix, may grow impatient if conflict endures

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Suggests and coaches rules

for better working together

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Embraces high productivity

and excellent quality

The ONE leader sets clear and high goals and inspires others to achieve the highest quality with the greatest success.

STRENGTHS

-Leads by example

-Strives for quality

-Pursues perfection

-Organized

-Consistent

-Perceptive

-Honest

DERAILERS

-Reactive (vs. responsive)

-Overly critical

-Defends when criticized

-Organized Unaware of own anger

-Detail focused (overly so)

-Controlling

-Opinionated

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A ONE

-Instead of being right, focus on being effective.

-Delegate more.

-Have more fun at work!

Seeking Integrity�Motivated by strong principles and a desire for goodness. They envision a world that is ethical, just and improved - a world that could be. No two 1s have the same vision. 1s are brought together through integrity and conscientiousness.

HEALTHY: They walk the talk - their ability to instruct and speak to people’s higher aspirations can motivate many to follow their ideals. Effective crusaders for change, fairness and wisdom makes they wonderful judges and impactful teachers. �UNHEALTHY: 1s can go to extremes to enforce their version of “the truth” on others. They may justify their own errors and secretly do the opposite of what they prescribe. Can lead to OCD type tendencies

�Basic Fear: Of being bad, defective, evil corrupt

Basic Desire: To be good, virtuous, in balance, to have integrity

Superego Message: You are good or okay if you do what is right

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THE HELPER�is generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing, and possessive.

GENERALLY, TWOS ARE

caring, empathetic, warm, thoughtful, appreciative, generous, other-oriented, tactile, affectionate, well intentioned, and demonstrative.

TWOS GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING people-pleasing, flattering, ingratiating, clingy, worried, possessive, insincere, seductive, self-important, and self-deceptive.

AT THEIR BEST, TWOS ARE

encouraging, loving, self-nurturing, constant, joyous, humble, forgiving, gracious, and compassionate.

TYPE TWO

ENNEAGRAM TYPE TWO TRIGGERS

• Feeling taken advantage of or taken for granted

• Not feeling appreciated or valued

• Not feeling heard or feeling discounted

• Perceiving others as being abusive

• Being accused of having negative intentions

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The two with a one wing: The Servant	Empathy and interpersonal ism of the Two are counterbalanced by restraint/objectivity of the One. Strive for love through goodness. Sense of duty.	Feel a seriousness of purpose. Strong desire to relieve human suffering. Good Samaritans, willing to take thankless tasks.	Empathy mixed with judgement. Difficulty saying no to people. Feel obligated to struggle against their “selfish” feelings.	Self-righteous, inflexible, moralistic. Hypochondriac.
Two with a three wing: The Host/Hostess	Both Two and Three relate easily to people. Seek love through the creation of intimacy and personal connection. More “seductive” than other variant. Employ charm to win affection of others.	Self-assured, aura of well-being. Free-spirited. Enjoy bestowing whatever talents they possess on friends and family.	Want to project an image of outstanding warmth and friendliness. May have excessive friendliness.	Manipulative and exploitative. Hostility all consuming.

Seeking Connection�Motivated by a desire to connect with others through loving mutually nurturing relationships. They care deeply about other people and are adept at recognizing and meeting their needs.

HEALTHY: Open and naturally empathetic. Deeply attuned to others, they are generous and know how to attune to people with kindness. They derive selfless joy from these connections. In work settings, they excel at mentoring and coaching. Their altruism extends to themselves as well, they value self-love and know when and hot to nurture themselves. Many healthy twos become teachers of self-care

UNHEALTHY Twos seek love and appreciation at all costs and will aggressively coerce others into feeling guilty and taking their help. Twos can resort to extreme “give to get” behavior that can lead to stalking and victimizing others, or physically falling apart from self-neglect. It is useful for 2s to tune into their feelings and physical impulses - connect to self

Basic Fear: Of being unloved and unwanted for themselves alone�Basic Desire: To feel loved�SuperEgo Message: You are good or okay if you are loved by others and are close to them

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THE HELPER�is generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing, and possessive.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Encouraging of

people’s contributions,

facilitates organizing group around shared purpose

STORMING

Conflict

Assist others in expressing

feelings toward quick resolution; may give advice

and rescue

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Push group for

clear, shared agreements.

Remind of relationships

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Like performing, especially in light of star performers

The TWO leader assesses the strength and weaknesses of others – always sensing the “vibe” – of the environment, then motivating and supporting others toward the achievement of organizational goals.

STRENGTHS

-Develops great relationships

-Empathic & sympathetic

-Supportive & generous -Optimistic

-Likeable

-Responsible & hardworking�-Insight into other’s needs

-Motivates others

DERAILERS

-Overly accommodates

-Indirect

-Difficulty saying NO

-Angry when unappreciated

-Unaware of their own needs

-Over-emphasizes relationships and over-reacts to others’ feelings

-Unaware of “giving to get”

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A TWO

-Learn to say NO!

-Help others and the organization become less dependant on you.

-Bring more objectivity and less emotional reactivity into how you lead

TYPE TWO

Seeking Connection�Motivated by a desire to connect with others through loving mutually nurturing relationships. They care deeply about other people and are adept at recognizing and meeting their needs.

HEALTHY: Open and naturally empathetic. Deeply attuned to others, they are generous and know how to attune to people with kindness. They derive selfless joy from these connections. In work settings, they excel at mentoring and coaching. Their altruism extends to themselves as well, they value self-love and know when and hot to nurture themselves. Many healthy twos become teachers of self-care

UNHEALTHY Twos seek love and appreciation at all costs and will aggressively coerce others into feeling guilty and taking their help. Twos can resort to extreme “give to get” behavior that can lead to stalking and victimizing others, or physically falling apart from self-neglect. It is useful for 2s to tune into their feelings and physical impulses - connect to self

Basic Fear: Of being unloved and unwanted for themselves alone�Basic Desire: To feel loved�SuperEgo Message: You are good or okay if you are loved by others and are close to them

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THE ACHIEVER

is adaptable, excelling, driven, and image-conscious.

GENERALLY, THREES ARE

effective , competent, adaptable, goal-oriented, ambitious, organized, diplomatic, charming, into performance, and image-conscious.

THREES GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING expedient, excessively driven, competitive, self-promoting, “appropriate” instead of sincere, boastful, and grandiose.

AT THEIR BEST, THREES ARE

Inner-directed, authentic, modest, admirable, well-adjusted, gracious, interested in others, and self-accepting.

TYPE THREE

ENNEAGRAM TYPE THREE TRIGGERS

• Being in a position of potential failure

• Not looking good professionally

• Being blamed for the poor work of others

• Not receiving credit for work they have done

• Having to discuss emotional issues at length

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The three with a two wing: The Charmer	Extraordinary social skills and enjoy being the center of attention. Pride themselves in charm, humor, and attractiveness. Interest in interpersonal contact.	More outwardly emotional and spontaneous than other subtype. Responsive to needs of others. Perky and vivacious.	Know how to “turn it on” when they need to impress someone. Care a great deal about what others think of them.	Manipulative and “entitled,” appetite for revenge.
The three with a four wing: The Professional	A complex subtype whose traits often conflict. More focus on work, achievement, and recognition. Can be more emotionally vulnerable. Can be quiet, rather private, and have artistic interests.	Intuition directed to self and others. Want their work to be outstanding and will put great energies into endeavors.	May feel they are putting entire self-worth on line with every project.	Alternate wildly between ego inflation and self-doubt. Grandiose fantasies.

Seeking Value

HEALTHY: Shine with authentic value. Their actions and behaviors reflect their truest inner selves. They have open hearts and combine their talents with humility and service. They are aware of their adaptability and ease with flexible self-presentation. Some 3s use this gift playfully, engaging performance techniques to open people’s eyes to a world of glittering possibilities. Some employ it persuasively as spokespeople or advocates. Hardworking and driven toward their dreams, balanced 3s bring out the best in themselves and others.

UNHEALTHY: 3s seek success at all costs, going to extreme lengths to avoid public failure, including behind the scense behaviors that are “dirty” and explotitive of others (political). At this point, they can become malicious and vengeful, destroying anyone in the way of their success and goals. Connect with their own feelings and desires - especially in ways that don’t involve the public eye -

Basic Fear: of being worthless, without value, apart from their achievements

Basic Desire: To feel worthwhile, accepted and desirable

Superego message: You are good or okay as long as you are successful and others think well of you

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THE ACHIEVER

is adaptable, excelling, driven, and image-conscious.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Seek group

approval early, may assert themselves in order to define team’s goals

STORMING

Conflict

Become disengaged;

perceive conflict as waste of time and too emotional

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Likes unification, so will refocus team on results and efficient work

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Favorite stage and

will encourage others to increase their performance

The THREE leader creates an environment that achieves results because people understand the

organization’s goals, rules, and structure.

STRENGTHS

-Success oriented & high energy

-Reads a group well

-Overcomes problems -Entrepreneurial

-Confident

-Accomplishes results

-Optimistic

DERAILERS

-Overly competitive

-Often not forthcoming

-Abrupt and lacking tact

-Hides deep-level feelings

-Limited time for relationships

-Becomes overextended

-Impatient with others’ feelings

-Mistakes self image for true self

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A THREE

-Become more aware of your impact on people

-Curtail your competitiveness

-Consciously choose to tell the whole truth about yourself

TYPE THREE

Seeking Value

HEALTHY: Shine with authentic value. Their actions and behaviors reflect their truest inner selves. They have open hearts and combine their talents with humility and service. They are aware of their adaptability and ease with flexible self-presentation. Some 3s use this gift playfully, engaging performance techniques to open people’s eyes to a world of glittering possibilities. Some employ it persuasively as spokespeople or advocates. Hardworking and driven toward their dreams, balanced 3s bring out the best in themselves and others.

UNHEALTHY: 3s seek success at all costs, going to extreme lengths to avoid public failure, including behind the scense behaviors that are “dirty” and explotitive of others (political). At this point, they can become malicious and vengeful, destroying anyone in the way of their success and goals. Connect with their own feelings and desires - especially in ways that don’t involve the public eye -

Basic Fear: of being worthless, without value, apart from their achievements

Basic Desire: To feel worthwhile, accepted and desirable

Superego message: You are good or okay as long as you are successful and others think well of you

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THE INDIVIDUALIST

is expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed, and temperamental.

GENERALLY, FOURS ARE �intuitive, sensitive, impressionable, quiet, introspective, passionate, romantic, elegant, witty, imaginative, and self-expressive.

FOURS GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING moody, emotionally demanding, self-absorbed, withholding, temperamental, dramatic, pretentious, and self-indulgent.

AT THEIR BEST, FOURS ARE

Creative, inspired, honest with themselves, emotionally strong, humane, self-aware, discrete, and self renewing.

TYPE FOUR

ENNEAGRAM TYPE FOUR TRIGGERS

• Feeling ignored or slighted

• Feeling misunderstood

• Feeling cut off when expressing themselves

• Being asked to do something contrary to personal values

• Feeling not good enough

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The four with a three wing: The Aristocrat	Four and Three traits produce a subtype which is emotionally volatile and contradictory. Both types are concerned with self image. Combined traits offset weaknesses.	Combine creativity and ambition. Feel the need to communicate to a particular audience. Adaptable, humorous.	Able to conceal real emotional condition more than other variant. Need for attention and admiration motivates action.	Self-contempt, alienated.
The four with a five wing: The Bohemian	Traits of Four and Five reinforce each other—both are withdrawn. Markedly more observant of environment, particularly of other people, than other variant.	Extremely creative. Combine emotionality and introspection with perceptiveness and originality. Enjoy the process of creativity.	Given to philosophical and religious speculation. Tend to be loners. Unconventional.	Go in circles pondering a terrifying inner world.

Seeking Identity

HEALTHY: Innate sensitivity. This sensitivity is accompanied by emotional fortitude. Supportive companions in facing your darkest shadows; they know and accepting. Emotional honest and apt to handle other people’s feelings with gentleness and compassion. They live true to themselves. Their ability to connect with their own hearts creats and easy flow of expression.

UNHEALTHY: Become increasingly emotionally unstable while attempting to preserve their identity. They can grow frozen, self-hating, depressed and unable to function. At this point, they can become self-abusive and hateful toward others and are at risk for emotional breakdowns. Benefi from creating structure in their lives - self-discipline

Basic Fear: Of having no identity, no personal significance

Basic Desire: To find themselves and their significance to create an identity out of their inner experience

Superego message: You are good or okay if you are true to yourself

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THE INDIVIDUALIST

is expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed, and temperamental.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Focus on own

internal feelings about group more than the task

STORMING

Conflict

Enjoy realness

of explicit, constructive conflict as long as not main participant

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Will suggest and support rules for clarity, not ones

that restrict individuality

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Feel most part of a team at this stage, work hard toward common goals

The FOUR leader creates organizations and opportunities that give people meaning and purpose so that they are inspired to do excellent work.

STRENGTHS

-Seeks meaning through interpersonal connection

-Inspiring & creative

-Searches for excellence

-Introspective

-Expressive

-Intuitive

-Compassionate

DERAILERS

-Overly-intense

-Self-absorbed

-Moody

-Easily bored

-Guilt-ridden

-Hard to accept criticism

-Becomes disillusioned and then

deeply critical of others

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A FOUR

-Focus on others more than yourself

-Moderate your intensity

-Learn to forgive and let go

TYPE FOUR

Seeking Identity

HEALTHY: Innate sensitivity. This sensitivity is accompanied by emotional fortitude. Supportive companions in facing your darkest shadows; they know and accepting. Emotional honest and apt to handle other people’s feelings with gentleness and compassion. They live true to themselves. Their ability to connect with their own hearts creats and easy flow of expression.

UNHEALTHY: Become increasingly emotionally unstable while attempting to preserve their identity. They can grow frozen, self-hating, depressed and unable to function. At this point, they can become self-abusive and hateful toward others and are at risk for emotional breakdowns. Benefi from creating structure in their lives - self-discipline

Basic Fear: Of having no identity, no personal significance

Basic Desire: To find themselves and their significance to create an identity out of their inner experience

Superego message: You are good or okay if you are true to yourself

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THE INVESTIGATOR

is perceptive, innovative, secretive, and isolated.

GENERALLY, FIVES ARE �focused, observant, curious, insightful, expert, studious, complex, perceptive, whimsical, profound, unsentimental, exploratory, and independent.

FIVES GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING detached, preoccupied, high-strung, isolated, impractical, unconventional, uncompromising, extreme, and provocative.

AT THEIR BEST, FIVES ARE

visionary, pioneering, innovative, objective, understanding, playful, compassionate, and non-attached.

TYPE FIVE

ENNEAGRAM TYPE FIVE TRIGGERS

• Another breaking a confidence

• Being surprised

• Dishonesty

• Unpredictable or overwhelming situations

• Experiencing someone as being invasive

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The five with a four wing: The Iconoclast	The traits of the Five and Four reinforce each. Both are withdrawn. Both feel something essential in themselves must be found before they can live completely.	Union of intuition and knowledge, sensitivity and insight. More synthetic in thinking than other variant.	Creative, imaginative. Emotional depth causes difficulties in sustaining efforts and working with others.	Mix of envy and contempt.
The five with a six wing: The Problem -Solver	Subtype most often associated with Fives—an intellectual interested in science, technology, acquiring facts, etc. The analysts and cataloguers of their environments.	Observe the world with great clarity. Gift for drawing meaningful conclusions from various facts and making predictions. Cooperative and disciplined.	Totally wrapped in intellectual pursuits. Can be rebellious and argumentative. Private.	Suspicious, contentious.

Seeking Clarity

HEALTHY: Highly original, with the potential to make discoveries that move humanity forward. They develop insightful theories and observations of the world. They are open-minded and their deep understanding breeds compassion for others. They possess an objectivity that recognizes the transience of life and the importance of what’s real - they are often specialists, researchers adn thinkers, scope of curiosity is wide. THey learn from engagement and experience as much as they learn from study.

UNHEALTHY: Attempt to preserve their view of reality at any cost - they completely cut themselves off from tohers and their own needs. Distorted thinkings can cause delusions, depression and self-destructive behavior, leaving them at risk for psychotic breaks. Benefis from challenging themselves to take action before they’ve through everything through. 5s never feel quite ready to act, but acting is often their richest path to discovery and clarity

Basic Fear: Of being helpless, useless, incapable (overwhelmed)

Basic Desire: To be capable and competent

Superego message: You are good or okay if you have mastered something

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THE INVESTIGATOR

is perceptive, innovative, secretive, and isolated.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Social connections

feel frivolous but necessary, strong preference on goals

STORMING

Conflict

Prefer to avoid this stage in

order to avoid anger and

conflict

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Likes clear rules and structure as long as allow sufficient autonomy

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Prefer individual tasks in areas they feel competent; like being appreciated for their knowledge

The FIVE leader creates an effective organization through research, deliberation, and planning, so that all systems fit together and people are working on a common mission.

STRENGTHS

-Analytic & objective

-Insightful

-Expert

-Systematic

-Thorough planning

-Excellent in crisis

-Persistent

DERAILERS

-Detached & aloof

-Critical of others

-Overly independent

-Unassertive

-Underemphasizes relationships

-Doesn’t share information

-Stubborn

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A FIVE

-Focus on team interdependence

-Pay more attention to politics

- Stop strategizing and move into acting

TYPE FIVE

Seeking Clarity

HEALTHY: Highly original, with the potential to make discoveries that move humanity forward. They develop insightful theories and observations of the world. They are open-minded and their deep understanding breeds compassion for others. They possess an objectivity that recognizes the transience of life and the importance of what’s real - they are often specialists, researchers adn thinkers, scope of curiosity is wide. THey learn from engagement and experience as much as they learn from study.

UNHEALTHY: Attempt to preserve their view of reality at any cost - they completely cut themselves off from tohers and their own needs. Distorted thinkings can cause delusions, depression and self-destructive behavior, leaving them at risk for psychotic breaks. Benefis from challenging themselves to take action before they’ve through everything through. 5s never feel quite ready to act, but acting is often their richest path to discovery and clarity

Basic Fear: Of being helpless, useless, incapable (overwhelmed)

Basic Desire: To be capable and competent

Superego message: You are good or okay if you have mastered something

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THE LOYALIST

is engaging, responsible, anxious, and suspicious.

GENERALLY, SIXES ARE �reliable, hard-working, organizing, vigilant, dutiful, evaluating, persevering, cautious, anxious, believing and doubting, conservative and liberal.

SIXES GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING pessimistic, defensive, evasive, negative, worrying, doubtful, negativistic, reactive, suspicious, and blaming.

AT THEIR BEST, SIXES ARE

courageous, cooperative, disciplined, grounded, secure, faithful, self-expressive, funny, and affectionate.

TYPE SIX

ENNEAGRAM TYPE SIX TRIGGERS

• Pressure

• Lack of genuineness and warmth

• Being told they're imagining something

• Lack of commitment and loyalty

• Abusive use of authority

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The six with a five wing: The Defender	The Six and Five traits are in some conflict. Sees self as fighting for the underdog. Serious, self-controlled, and committed. Can be outspoken.	Combine capacity for organization with curiosity. Strong intellectual streak. Practical problem solvers.	More independent than other subtype–less likely to seek advice. Detached, cerebral, and pessimistic. Fear conspiracy.	Growing isolation, paranoid.
The six with a seven wing: The Buddy	Affable, supportive, and strongly identified with others. More eager to be liked than other variant. Monitor reactions of others for acceptable behavior. Sociable and interested in a good time.	Broad areas of interest. Many attracted to performing arts. Self-deprecating. Playful and funny. Zest for experience.	Hardworking and loyal. Problems with procrastination and initiation. Seek reassurance.	Become dependent. Stuck in abusive situations.

Seeking Guidance

HEALTHY: Exceedingly courageous people. They recognize when they are called toward a mission adn bring tenacity and determination to see it through. Fully aware of their fear and apprehension they do not let it stop them from taking vital action. Through this lesson, they teach others to trust their own internal GPS and to differentiate true guidance from less accurate sources of advice, rightfully regarded with skepticism. Engaging, warm, and likeable, they have a sense of humor and relatability that people love being around

UNHEALTHY: Try to preserve security at any cost. They become increasingly anxious, volatile, and fearful of others, while seeking out an even stronger authority figure. At this point they can become distraught and wildly erratic, leaving them at risk for cult and self-destructive behavior. Meditation helfpul - quiet mental chatter

Basic Fear: Of having no support and guidance, of being unable to survive on their own

Basic Desire: To be find security and support

Superego message: You are good or okay if you do what is expected of you

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THE LOYALIST

is engaging, responsible, anxious, and suspicious.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Prefer watching

dynamics, but will clarify issues to ensure vulnerable

members get heard

STORMING

Conflict

May engage in conflict if authority and improper use

of power are involved; may

also withdraw

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Work hard to secure

agreement among team members, attentive to equal

participation

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Keep other

members focused on deliverables, act

as troubleshooter,

acknowledges others

The SIX leader solves organizational problems by developing a creative problem solving

environment in which each person feels themselves to be part of the solution.

STRENGTHS

-Loyal to company & employees

-Responsible

-Practical

-Collaborative

-Strategic & anticipates problems

-Sharp intellect

-Persevering

DERAILERS

-Wary & suspicious

-Worrying

-Either overly compliant or defiant

-Dislikes ambiguity

-“Analysis paralysis”

-Martyring

-Defensive

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A SIX

- Deal with your authority issues (either overly compliant or defiant)

- Learn to manage your anxiety

- Cultivate worthy adversaries

TYPE SIX

Seeking Guidance

HEALTHY: Exceedingly courageous people. They recognize when they are called toward a mission adn bring tenacity and determination to see it through. Fully aware of their fear and apprehension they do not let it stop them from taking vital action. Through this lesson, they teach others to trust their own internal GPS and to differentiate true guidance from less accurate sources of advice, rightfully regarded with skepticism. Engaging, warm, and likeable, they have a sense of humor and relatability that people love being around

UNHEALTHY: Try to preserve security at any cost. They become increasingly anxious, volatile, and fearful of others, while seeking out an even stronger authority figure. At this point they can become distraught and wildly erratic, leaving them at risk for cult and self-destructive behavior. Meditation helfpul - quiet mental chatter

Basic Fear: Of having no support and guidance, of being unable to survive on their own

Basic Desire: To be find security and support

Superego message: You are good or okay if you do what is expected of you

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THE ENTHUSIAST

is spontaneous, versatile, acquisitive, and scattered.

GENERALLY, SEVENS ARE �excitable, spontaneous, curious, optimistic, eager, outgoing, future-oriented, adventurous, variety-seeking, quick, and talkative.

SEVENS GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING scattered, distracted, restless, impatient, thrill-seeking, escapist, over-extended, irresponsible, demanding, and excessive.

AT THEIR BEST, SEVENS ARE

appreciative, bountiful, thoughtful, accomplished, versatile, receptive, grateful, content, quiet, and passionate.

TYPE SEVEN

ENNEAGRAM TYPE SEVEN TRIGGERS

• Boring, mundane tasks and lack of stimulation

• Feeling dismissed or not taken seriously

• Unjust criticism

• Not being listened to

• Focusing on negative issues or problem areas

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The seven with a six wing: The Entertainer	Attempt to find satisfaction for themselves, while looking to others for additional sources of stimulation. Most gregarious and outgoing of all subtypes.	Highly productive with an infectious joie de vivre. Noticeably engaging, playful, childlike. Positive outlook.	Witty and fast talking. Tend to lose focus and become scattered. Can appear nervous and fidgety. Trouble with follow through. Impulsive.	Manic. Acute inferiority.
The seven with an eight wing: The Realist	The combination of Seven and Eight produce an aggressive subtype. Extremely assertive and industrious. More goal oriented, pragmatic, and ambitious than other variant.	Exuberant and enthusiastic. The capacity for leadership. Known for quick minds. Tenacious. Earthy and practical.	More practical and worldly than other variant. Seek intense experiences. Can get jaded and world-weary.	Reckless “living on the edge.”

Proprietary and Confidential for Credit Karma – Ref: The Wisdom of the Enneagram – Don Riso and Russ Hudson

Seeking Freedom

HEALTHY: Deeply inspired by all the wonderful things in life. Wonderfully productive and accomplished. Often integrate ideas and skills across disciplines, creating surprising hybrids. They excel and brainstorming and planning. 7s seek a life of fulfillment, appreciating every moment. Make lemonade out of lemons. Highly resilient people who find personal freedom even in harrowing circumstances.

UNHEALTHY: Seek to avoid pain at all costs. They run away from all responsibilities and participate in extreme risky activities in order to seek stimulation. This can lead to erratic, dangerous behavior. 7s can be at risk for addictions, depression adn complete burnout. Benefit in focus vs. multi-tasking - meditation/mindfulness is helpful

Basic Fear: Of being deprived and trapped in pain

Basic Desire: To be happy, satisfied, to find fulfillment

Superego message: You are good or okay if you get what you need

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THE ENTHUSIAST

is spontaneous, versatile, acquisitive, and scattered.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Contribute ideas

about larger vision, dislike too much structure, can get impatient with lack of progress

STORMING

Conflict

Don’t like conflict, perceive most disagreements as

trivial or petty; use humor to diffuse serious situations or just move on

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Will suggest minimal number of rules that include everyone but react against rules that feel limiting

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Tend to work from their prioritizations and prefer a variety of tasks and roles

that provide positive social interaction

The SEVEN leader gets people excited and creates innovative ventures so that the organization

can take advantage of new and important business opportunities.

STRENGTHS

-Imaginative & creative

-Enthusiastic & upbeat -Curious

-Engaging

-Multitasking

-Quick thinker

-Connects disparate information

DERAILERS

-Impulsive & dislikes routine

-Unfocused

-Rebellious

-Avoids painful situations

-Inconsistent empathy for others

-Reactive to critical feedback

-Over-rationalizes

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A SEVEN

- Slow your pace

- Find the truth in criticism

of yourself

- Complete your tasks

TYPE SEVEN

Seeking Freedom

HEALTHY: Deeply inspired by all the wonderful things in life. Wonderfully productive and accomplished. Often integrate ideas and skills across disciplines, creating surprising hybrids. They excel and brainstorming and planning. 7s seek a life of fulfillment, appreciating every moment. Make lemonade out of lemons. Highly resilient people who find personal freedom even in harrowing circumstances.

UNHEALTHY: Seek to avoid pain at all costs. They run away from all responsibilities and participate in extreme risky activities in order to seek stimulation. This can lead to erratic, dangerous behavior. 7s can be at risk for addictions, depression adn complete burnout. Benefit in focus vs. multi-tasking - meditation/mindfulness is helpful

Basic Fear: Of being deprived and trapped in pain

Basic Desire: To be happy, satisfied, to find fulfillment

Superego message: You are good or okay if you get what you need

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THE CHALLENGER

is self-confident, decisive, willful, and confrontational.

GENERALLY, EIGHTS ARE �strong, assertive resourceful, independent, determined, action-oriented, pragmatic, competitive, straight-talking, shrewd, and insistent.

EIGHTS GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING blunt, willful, domineering, forceful, defiant, confrontational, bad-tempered, rageful, cynical, and vengeful.

AT THEIR BEST, EIGHTS ARE

honorable, heroic, empowering, generous, gentle, constructive, initiating, decisive, and inspiring.

TYPE EIGHT

ENNEAGRAM TYPE EIGHT TRIGGERS

• Indirectness and deception

• Injustice

• Others not taking responsibility for their behavior

• Being blindsided

• Not feeling respected

• Not feeling in control

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The eight with a seven wing: The Independent	A very aggressive subtype. Blunt, realistic, and extroverted. Consistent in self-presentation — same at work as at home. Cut to the chase, no-nonsense.	Action oriented, extremely energetic. Combine a quick mind with vision for practical possibilities. Confidently take initiative.	Interested in power and experience. A strong business sense. May use their resources to manipulate others.	Ruthless and impulsive.
The eight with a nine wing: The Bear	The traits of the Eight and those of the Nine are in some degree of conflict with each other. More domestic than other variant. Exude an aura of quiet strength and of power held in reserve.	Possess a quiet power and an understated wisdom. Steady in the execution of goals. Calm, reassuring, and protective of others.	Discrepancies in their attitudes—hard-nosed at work, warm and affectionate at home.	Quietly menacing. Vengeful.

Seeking Power

HEALTHY: Openhearted and courageous. They use their commanding prsence and strength for good by taking a stand for others who are weaker than them. Natural protectors, keeping an eye on the people they care about and employing their influence to mentor and uplift. High energy, resilience and determination both physically and psychologically. Driven and powerful, they know when to exercise compassion and restraint.

UNHEALTHY: Will resort to any measures to stay in control, including possible unethical and criminal behavior - their need for power and dominance can cause them to act recklessly. Unhealthy 8s can be highly destructive and antisocial. Benefit from paying attention to their energy and dialing back when expending more than needed - service and relationship building help 8s conntect with their own powerful hearts

Basic Fear: Of being harmed or controlled by others, of violation

Basic Desire: To protect themselves, to determine their own course in live

Superego message: You are good or okay if you are strong and in control of your situation

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THE CHALLENGER

is self-confident, decisive, willful, and confrontational.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Either suggest or

control direction for group, or pull back and watch,

deciding whether to be part of team

STORMING

Conflict

Enjoy the intensity of th interaction as long as people are honest; are often part of conflict, if not will lead the dialogue

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Will recommend ground rules, particularly ones that allow everyone to be heard

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

If they find the productivity exciting they will stay; if work not significant or too predictable they will move on

The EIGHT leader moves the organization forward by leading decisively, getting capable and reliable people into the right jobs, and empowering competent people to take leadership.

STRENGTHS

-Direct

-Self confident & authoritative

-Highly strategic

-Overcomes obstacles

-Energetic & moves

-Protective of others

-Supports others success

DERAILERS

-Demanding

-Controlling

-High expectations; self & others

-Impatient

-Agitated with slow pace

-Disdains weakness

-Overextends to point of exhaustion

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS AN EIGHT

-Never lose cool, yell at or disrespect others at work

- Be careful of blaming others

- Consider and hold space for opposing views

TYPE EIGHT

Proprietary and Confidential for Credit Karma – Ref: The Wisdom of the Enneagram – Don Riso and Russ Hudson

Seeking Power

HEALTHY: Openhearted and courageous. They use their commanding prsence and strength for good by taking a stand for others who are weaker than them. Natural protectors, keeping an eye on the people they care about and employing their influence to mentor and uplift. High energy, resilience and determination both physically and psychologically. Driven and powerful, they know when to exercise compassion and restraint.

UNHEALTHY: Will resort to any measures to stay in control, including possible unethical and criminal behavior - their need for power and dominance can cause them to act recklessly. Unhealthy 8s can be highly destructive and antisocial. Benefit from paying attention to their energy and dialing back when expending more than needed - service and relationship building help 8s conntect with their own powerful hearts

Basic Fear: Of being harmed or controlled by others, of violation

Basic Desire: To protect themselves, to determine their own course in live

Superego message: You are good or okay if you are strong and in control of your situation

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THE PEACEMAKER

is receptive, reassuring, complacent, and resigned.

GENERALLY, NINES ARE �accepting, trusting and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic and supportive, but they can also be willing to go along to keep the peace.

NINES GET INTO CONFLICTS BY BEING stubborn or struggling with inertia.

AT THEIR BEST, NINES ARE

indomitable and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together and heal conflicts.

TYPE NINE

ENNEAGRAM TYPE NINE TRIGGERS

• Disharmonious situations

• Chronic complaining

• Being not seen (or heard)

• Anger – either experienced by them or directed at them

• Feeling directed to do something

		HEALTHY	AVERAGE	UNHEALTHY
The nine with an eight wing: The Referee	A difficult subtype to understand because Nine and Eight are in such diametrical opposition. Tend to operate more on instincts and hunches.	Combine strength with good nature, sensuality with power. May have numerous skills, tend not to promote themselves.	Compartmentalize their emotions. Complacent in some areas of life—competitive in others. Stubborn and defensive.	Strong aggressions. No affect.
The nine with a one wing: The Dreamer	The Nine and One traits tend to reinforce each other. More cerebral and emotionally controlled than other subtype. Interested in ideas, symbols, and concepts. Distinctive idealistic quality.	Possess enormous integrity. Great common sense. Wonderful at synthesizing different schools of thought and points of view.	May be crusaders of some sort. Are sure about their opinions. Get caught in non-essentials.	Extremely withdrawn. Schizoid.

Seeking Harmony

HEALTHY: Provide a reassuring, steady presence. Deep connectedness with self and others lets them be a source of calm and quiet strength. A powerful, grounded inner core belies their gentle nature. No one can push a balanced 9 around! Accepting non-judgemental, makes them wonderful mediators who are able to listen to multiple sides of the story and empathize with differing perspectives. They often rise to leadership because they are so likeable and able to bride divides

UNHEALTHY: Go to any lengths to avoid conflict and will disassociate to the point of becoming extremely neglectful of themselves and others. At this point, they can become completely numb, confused and split off from themselves. Benefit from cultivating assertiveness. When they find themselves going along with others, asking themselves if they really don’t care or if they have an unstated opinion. Pay attention to own desires and identify and pursue the goals that matter to them

Basic Fear: Of loss and separation; of annihilation

Basic Desire: To maintain their inner stability and peace of mind

Superego message: You are good or okay as long as those around you are good and okay

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THE PEACEMAKER

is receptive, reassuring, complacent, and resigned.

FORMING

Orientation to

People & Work

Have difficulty

focusing if progress is slow; may become impatient

STORMING

Conflict

Uncomfortable and looking for a way out

NORMING

Developing Working Agreements

Ambivalent about

developing agreements; like

the consensus but don’t like arbitrary rules

PERFORMING

High Performance

& Team Energy

Find getting something

accomplished with a harmonious group very pleasurable

The NINE leader helps to achieve the collective mission by creating a clearly structured and harmonious work environment.

STRENGTHS

-Diplomatic

-Assimilates big picture

-Easygoing & consistent

-Inclusive & collaborative

-Develops lasting relationships

-Patient and supportive of others

DERAILERS

-Avoids conflict

-Unassertive

-Forgets / loses sight of priorities

-Procrastination

-Passive-aggressive when pushed

-Indecisive and uncertain

-Low energy

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP AS A NINE

-Assert yourself more, not waiting on what others are thinking

-Emphasize (to self and others) what is most important

-Move projects off your desk, focus on completion and delegation

TYPE NINE

Seeking Harmony

HEALTHY: Provide a reassuring, steady presence. Deep connectedness with self and others lets them be a source of calm and quiet strength. A powerful, grounded inner core belies their gentle nature. No one can push a balanced 9 around! Accepting non-judgemental, makes them wonderful mediators who are able to listen to multiple sides of the story and empathize with differing perspectives. They often rise to leadership because they are so likeable and able to bride divides

UNHEALTHY: Go to any lengths to avoid conflict and will disassociate to the point of becoming extremely neglectful of themselves and others. At this point, they can become completely numb, confused and split off from themselves. Benefit from cultivating assertiveness. When they find themselves going along with others, asking themselves if they really don’t care or if they have an unstated opinion. Pay attention to own desires and identify and pursue the goals that matter to them

Basic Fear: Of loss and separation; of annihilation

Basic Desire: To maintain their inner stability and peace of mind

Superego message: You are good or okay as long as those around you are good and okay

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	SOCIAL FUNCTION
AREA OF CONCERN	SOLOIST	INITIATORS	COOPERATORS
Developing the Self	The Individualist 4 (Creating) Intuitive Originator	The Achiever 3 (Communicating) Competent Pragmatist	The Helper 2 (Supporting) Thoughtful Contributor
Looking to the Future	The Investigator 5 (Discovering) Perceptive Expert	The Enthusiast 7 (Popularizing) Joyful Visionary	The Loyalist 6 (Implementing) Dependable Associate
Influencing Others	The Peacemaker 9 (Mediating) Comforting Optimist	The Challenger 8 (Empowering)�Self-Confident Authority	The Reformer 1 (Improving) Conscientious Teacher

Enneagram Teams ~ Healthy

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	SOCIAL FUNCTION
AREA OF CONCERN	SOLOIST	INITIATORS	COOPERATORS
Developing the Self	The Individualist 4 (Creating) Temperamental Withholder	The Achiever 3 (Communicating) Slippery Operator	The Helper 2 (Supporting) Self-Important Busybody
Looking to the Future	The Investigator 5 (Discovering) Detached Technician	The Enthusiast 7 (Popularizing) Scattered Chatterbox	The Loyalist 6 (Implementing) Ambivalent Skeptic
Influencing Others	The Peacemaker 9 (Mediating) Passive Wishful Thinker	The Challenger 8 (Empowering)�Heavy-Handed Taskmaster	The Reformer 1 (Improving) Rigid Scorekeeper

Enneagram Teams ~ Disruptive