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f that. But take a moment to calmly reflect. Ask yourself which description resonates with you the most and you’ll discover your true essence. From here the possibilities for growth are endless.
To be an effective leader you need to cultivate self-awareness.
Crazy big fears used to dominate author Jim McPartlin’s life. It helped him in terms of his career – he was always prepared for the worst. But anxiety pervaded everything he did. Then one day in 1993 he attended a seminar on the Enneagram. When the presenter reached Type Six the Loyal Skeptic McPartlin exclaimed “Holy shit!” She was describing his life and personality without knowing him at all. 
That experience enlightened him as both a person and a leader. It made him see just how much about himself he couldn’t articulate and showed him the importance of self-awareness – one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership.
The key message here is: To be an effective leader you need to cultivate self-awareness.
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ialists thrive in peaceful environments where they can process the world’s demands. Loyal S keptics the sixth type are worriers: they doubt their own power – and that of others – and are always ready for the worst-case scenario. 
Next are the Enthusiastic Visionaries . Charming upbeat and adventurous their fear of being limited by commitment drives them to see life as a string of infinite possibilities. The Boss is the eighth type: someone who likes being in control. Assertive and straightforward boss types respect skilled mental or physical sparring but sometimes neglect to notice others’ feelings.
The ninth and final type is the Adaptive Peacemaker a diplomat by nature who can see all sides of the equation. For peacemakers decision-making is difficult – every option has its merits. Saying no is also a challenge. Going with the flow is easier than charting their own course. 
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to glean insight into the inner workings of yourself and those around you.
The key message here is: Use the Enneagram to discover your true essence. 
The first Enneagram personality type is the Strict Perfectionist ; this comprises people who are driven by what should be done. Perfectionists have high ethical standards and can be very critical – both of themselves and others. The second type is the Considerate Helper. Helpers are happy to sacrifice their own needs in order to support others in the belief that this will garner love and devotion.
The third type is the Competitive Achiever – someone who forgoes feelings in favor of professional success and for whom goals and status are paramount. The Intense Creative is the fourth type. These individuals want to feel special; they’re very emotional crave deep personal connection and are drawn to dramatic situations.
Fifth up are the Quiet Specialists . They prize logic and intellectual reasoning – and can be emotionally detached. Spec Open / Comment

2021-11-05 06:39:46 The Enneagram at Work
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xternal. But by gaining a comprehensive understanding of who you truly are what motivates you and how you connect with your peers you will grow and evolve.
Self-acceptance is key – acknowledging that this is where I am and committing to this is what I’m working toward . Practicing patience is also essential. By taking things slow and being open about your process with yourself and those around you you’ll have a better chance at achieving the behavioral metamorphosis you’re striving toward.
These blinks are just the starting point!
Use the Enneagram to discover your true essence.
Now that you have a general sense of what the Enneagram can do let’s dive into the specifics of what it is .
The word Enneagram comes from the Greek ennea or “nine ” and gram – “written.” Evenly spaced around a circle connected by a nine-pointed star are nine personality types. These worldviews aren’t meant to box anyone in. Instead each is associated with certain patterns of behavior that can be used Open / Comment

2021-11-05 06:39:46 The Enneagram at Work
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ely stall is an invisible superpower that can boost trust morale productivity and profit.
The Enneagram provides a springboard for cultivating that awareness. A geometric model of the human psyche it outlines patterns in how people understand and navigate the world. What it won’t do is try to fix you. In fact the Enneagram’s underlying message is that you’re fine just as you are. 
But being doesn’t equal knowing. While the Enneagram won’t try to alter your core it’ll reveal your behavioral patterns and help you build on the strengths that benefit you while demonstrating how to release those patterns that don’t. 
That said change won’t come easy. If you’re like most people you’re probably very attached to your behavioral patterns. They’re comfortable and familiar even when they’re hurting you. Because of this trying to break free of them is difficult. 
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2021-11-05 06:39:45 The Enneagram at Work
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ur strengths and chuck your weaknesses.
The Enneagram isn’t a new concept. It first appeared 2 500 years ago and has been linked to mystical and religious practices like Sufism and Christianity throughout the ages. In the twentieth century the enigmatic model was updated with modern psychological terms – and it shot into public consciousness. 
What was once considered “woo-woo” by some is now firmly embedded in mainstream practice. The Enneagram is often used to resolve workplace conflicts and marital troubles. And companies like Chanel Geico and Best Buy have integrated the Enneagram into their corporate culture to strengthen employees’ personal performance and interpersonal dynamics.
The key message here is: The Enneagram can help you capitalize on your strengths and chuck your weaknesses.
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What’s in it for me? A journey of self-discovery.
Emotional intelligence is the corporate buzzword of the past decade. But success has always been linked to interpersonal relationships – to get where you want to go you need to connect with others on an emotional level.
There are those who seem to possess an innate aptitude for connection and leadership. But for most of us guiding and inspiring others requires discipline time and self-awareness.
Enter the Enneagram: a centuries-old framework that’ll help you better understand others foster self-discovery and serve as a roadmap to achieving your full potential. 
These blinks don’t promise a quick fix to life’s problems. But they do offer insights and actionable exercises you can use to improve not only as a leader but as a human being.
In these blinks you’ll learn
why the Enneagram won’t try to change your core;
the five principles of great leadership; and
how to fail well .
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The Enneagram at Work (2021) reveals how applying the Enneagram – an emotional intelligence metric – can elevate leadership in the modern workplace. It explores the different Enneagram types and shows how tapping into self-awareness can make teams stronger and spark innovative solutions. From managing conflict and building mentorships to giving and receiving criticism it provides the tools to foster personal growth and long-lasting success in the office. Open / Comment

2021-11-03 06:39:59 Scale for Success
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iness poses as many challenges as it does opportunities so it’s important to do things right. The most important thing to bear in mind is that scaling should always be prepared for down to the very last detail. From lines of accountability to issues of working capital nothing should be improvised. And whether you're dealing with sales marketing or even your company culture never lose sight of the fact that you're interacting with real human beings. Every strategy you implement should be anchored in the lives and needs of your customers and your employees.
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2021-11-03 06:39:54 Scale for Success
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business. In other words to scale your firm you need to disconnect from dealing with day-to-day issues at some point in order to focus on the firm in a broader way. Instead of focusing on the micro issues like any single project or any particular customer scaling up requires that leaders take a step back to shape the firm at a structural level.
So what does that look like in practice? Well one example is ensuring that your firm’s organizational design is scalable. Are there clear lines of communication and accountability in your company? Do you know exactly who’s responsible for what? And will you still know that if your firm expands into new regions or takes on new employees or launches a new product?
Making it to one million in profit is never easy. But scaling up and approaching that figure will prove far less troublesome if you bring in employees with expertise and work on and not just in the business.
Final summary
The key message in these blinks is that:
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