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Transcript of Introduction to the Enneagram
MBA
Enrichment Talks
An Introduction to the Enneagram
May 26th 2012
Chris Doran
We look at the world through blinkers
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………..and other people’s blinkers are different to yours
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Self-awareness is the starting point for leadership
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•Other people do not see the world the way you do
• In order to influence them, you have to see the world through their eyes
• In order to see the world through their eyes, you need to be aware of your own blinkers
•Your blinkers/type will always be there, but if you are AWARE of them, you can take control
Avoid the 2 major traps to grasp the opportunity of the Enneagram
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TRAP 1
Use an understanding of your Type as an excuse
to avoid changing
TRAP 2
Play the game of spotting the blind spots in others
not your own
THE OPPORTUNITY
Escape the prison of your own blinkers/type through awareness
There are 9 basic types
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These 9 types are centred on either Body, Heart or Head
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BODY
HEAD HEART
The three Body types operate from the gut and are orientated to physical action
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BODY
PEACEMAKER
CHALLENGER PERFECTIONIST
The three Heart types are focused on relationships with others
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ARTIST
ACHIEVER
HEART
HELPER
The three Head types live in a world of thoughts and ideas
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EXPLORER
HEAD THINKER
LOYALIST
Principle of personality typing
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“Your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness”
Type 1s have high standards they never live up to
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TYPE 1: THE PERFECTIONIST
• Self image: “I do whats right”
• Driven, disciplined, dilligent, hard working reformers
• Set very high standards for themselves and others, moral
• Harsh critics, of self and others, no free lunch, strict meritocracy
• Inflexible, self-righteous, Good or Evil; no grey
Type 2s need to be needed
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TYPE 2: THE HELPER
• Self-image: “I am loving”
• Sweet, tender, gentle, caring, generous
• Great antennae, empathy
• Can flip when feel taken advantage of, retake boundaries
• Emotionally needy, need to be essential to others, don’t know own needs
Type 3s are driven to be successful in the eyes of others
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TYPE 3: THE ACHIEVER
• Self-image: “I am a winner”
• Natural Leaders – pragmatic, get things done, run organisations
• Value results/task over people
• Ambitious and competitive, never “lose” or “fail” – masters of “Spin”, even deceit, to maintain image
• Only love me because I achieve, living other peoples lives
Type 4s are focused on their internal feelings
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TYPE 4: THE ARTIST
• Self-image: “I am special”
• Creative and original, have a gift for expressing emotion
• An eye for aesthetic beauty, style
• Introspective, have to be “authentic” to themselves, refuse to be part of herd, outcasts
• Dark, tragic, prone to depression, self-obsession and self-pity
Type 5s are stuck in their heads
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TYPE 5: THE THINKER
• Self-image: “I am wise”
• Objective observers and thinkers, capable of focused concentration
• Driven to observe, understand and explain
• Out of touch with reality; prefer world of ideas and theory to reality
• Detached, cold fish, have difficult relating, little human warmth
Type 6s seek security in a dangerous world
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TYPE 6: THE LOYALIST
• Self image: “I do my duty”
• Loyal, reliable and trustworthy conservatives
• Cautious worriers – always imagine the worst
• Seek security and certainty in organisations; trust authority not themselves
• Fight and flight reflex
Type 7’s believe the new is better than what they have
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TYPE 7: THE EXPLORER/ENTHUSIAST
• Self image: “I am playful”
• Joyful, lively, fun, spontaneous optimists
• Get energy from “new” – new ideas, people, places, experiences
• Addicted to freedom, easily distracted, ADD, avoid routine, repetition and commitment
• Always chasing “more”, never get enough
Type 8s punch back at the body blows of life
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TYPE 8: THE CHALLENGER
• Self image: “I am strong”
• Tough, passionate fighters – direct, decisive and assertive
• Fearless bulldozers, challenging authority
• Get energy from opposition, argument, punch back at life
• Can be mean bullies, intimidating and insensitive
Type 9s can help teams gel
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TYPE 9: THE PEACEMAKER
• Self-image: “I am laid-back”
• Easy-going, easy to like, supportive
• Non-judgemental and humble, easily overlooked
• Have a hard time focusing, appear lazy as a result
• Avoid conflict, procrastinate
If you know yourself, you will manage others better
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“Treat others as you wish to be
treated”
ENNEAGRAM AT WORK
If you know your own blinkers, you can be more forgiving of others
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“I Love You,
You're Perfect,
Now Change.”
ENNEAGRAM AND RELATIONSHIPS
Hit New York/London Musical
Do you blame their flaws,
or your blinkers?
The purpose of this introduction is to inspire you to learn more about yourself
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RICHARD RISO and RUSS HUDSON
GINGER LAPID-BOGDA
RICHARD ROHR
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENNEAGRAM
Avoid the 2 major traps to grasp the opportunity of the Enneagram
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TRAP 1
Use an understanding of your Type as an excuse
to avoid changing
TRAP 2
Play the game of spotting the blind spots in others
not your own
THE OPPORTUNITY
Escape the prison of your type through awareness of it