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How can knowing the Enneagram
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The Enneagram makes explicit the differences among people of nine core points of view. Understanding, appreciating and utilizing these differences effectively increases an organization's capacity to discover and execute highly effective solutions in even the most complex situations.
Each of the nine core types / points of view has their own set of values, perspectives, leadership and communication styles, behavioral strengths and challenges. They also each have their own core motivations that drive their thinking and actions. Understanding ourselves and others - what we do and why we do it - increases our capacity to be receptive, responsive, resourceful, and inclusive. It assists us in more often leading and communicating effectively with people different from ourselves. It reduces the likelihood of mis-communication, conflict, boredom, wasted time and energy, and ultimately turnover.
Each of the nine core types / points of view has their own set of values, perspectives, leadership and communication styles, behavioral strengths and challenges. They also each have their own core motivations that drive their thinking and actions. Understanding ourselves and others - what we do and why we do it - increases our capacity to be receptive, responsive, resourceful, and inclusive. It assists us in more often leading and communicating effectively with people different from ourselves. It reduces the likelihood of mis-communication, conflict, boredom, wasted time and energy, and ultimately turnover.
"The Enneagram workshop was very powerful with meaningful take-aways. Kathy Eckles is extremely professional and insightful,
yet fun and down to earth. I loved our time together." Beth Hallisy – Partner, Advertising, Marcus Thomas LLC Cleveland, OH
yet fun and down to earth. I loved our time together." Beth Hallisy – Partner, Advertising, Marcus Thomas LLC Cleveland, OH
How can the Enneagram
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Solving some of life's most challenging issues often requires partnership across multiple sectors - foundations, corporations, school systems, nonprofits, and governments around the globe. Effective partnership requires people to offer their individual gifts and talents with non-attachment and to engage receptively with people of different values, perceptions, talents, leadership and communication styles.
Knowing the Enneagram can help you:
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What impact does mindfulness / presence have on our ability to work as a team?
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Presence ('being here now' with body-based awareness, an open heart and mind) helps us notice and move through our fears and reactions to more of our inherent wisdom, to the natural strengths of both our personality and the virtue (higher aspect) of our Enneagram point. (Virtues: the non-egoic experience of Essence/Source/the Divine. Starting at point one, they are: serenity, humility, authenticity, equanimity, non-attachment, courage, sobriety, mercy, engagement.)
Presence helps us develop emotional maturity / integrity - our "willingness and ability to respond (not react) to what is, regardless of the situation or environment." It increases our ability to be curious, receptive, inclusive, flexible, generous, authentic, trustworthy, discerning; to listen and contribute fully without judgment or attachment; to optimize what's working while creating from the emerging future rather than from the past. The higher the emotional maturity/integrity of the team members, and the team as a whole, the higher their ability to co-create with and for something larger than themselves. In his multiple award-winning book, The Leadership Integrity Challenge: How to Assess and Facilitate Emotional Maturity Edward Morler, MBA, Ph.D. outlines six levels of leadership / emotional maturity stating that only Leaders and Doers (Levels 5 and 6) ) create effective teams that communicate openly and work collaboratively and synergistically toward a common aligned goal. The higher the percentage of people in the organization (team) at these levels, the higher the probability of sustainable success. The top two levels levels of leadership demonstrate the following behaviors: Level 6 – Leaders · Authentic, present, attentive · Secure, respects self and others, self confident · Seek and consider different points of view · See the big picture without losing sight of the current picture · Have wisdom; can see beyond logic and reason without losing sight of logic and reason · Acknowledge and honor personal intuition and is willing to act upon it · Able to make decisions in a timely manner · Consistently deliver on his/her promises · Are responsibly proactive · Strive for excellence versus perfection · Demonstrate, demand and reward authenticity · Communicate concerns forthrightly · Candidly confront limitations and problems and learns from them · Mentor responsibly and compassionately · Confront irresponsible behavior Level 5 – Doers Exhibit many of the qualities of Leaders, but with a less developed sense of “I am enough.” Even at this relatively high level, there is still some sense of insecurity, and compared to Level 6, a narrower and thus somewhat more conservative perspective, with a sense of still trying to “make it.” This often manifests as being highly competitive though in a much more constructive manner than the underhanded and dishonest form of competition at Levels 2 and 3. · Open to positive ideas as long as they don’t disrupt what’s already working · Progressive and will move forward · Like things substantiated first · Pilot ideas before committing further Morler has a second multiple award-winning book, Leading an Empowered Life: Recognizing and Releasing Patterns of Limitation in which he integrates the nine Enneagram points across the six levels of leadership. It's a great resource for seeing the potential of each of the nine points and includes developmental tips to help leaders maximize their contribution. |
How is the Enneagram different from the Myers-Briggs? |
The MBTI describes mental and perceptual styles, how people relate to the world, how they are likely to approach a situation. The Enneagram is a comprehensive framework that describes not only how a person is likely to approach a situation, but why. It helps us understand the core motivation of behavior for each of the nine Enneagram points, as well as how people of each point are likely to respond in security or react in stress. Knowing this helps a person and/or group address stuck places, places of reactive behavior. In doing so individuals and teams become higher functioning, more creative, productive and collaborative.
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How can I find my Enneagram type / point of view? |
Reading, personal reflection and experiential in-person workshops will provide you the deepest resource for self-understanding and growth. See our suggested reading resources, along with links to take an online Enneagram type test. The type tests are simply a starting point. Take the time to do some reading while developing self awareness and noticing your reactions and motivations.
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What is your approach to utilizing the Enneagram in organizations? |
We design experiential in-house sessions to help organizations and session participants achieve their stated goals. After a clear, comprehensive overview of the Enneagram system, and as time permits, participants are invited to share their experience of their Enneagram point. Learning through the direct experience of your colleagues is an ideal way for your group to self-identify their gifts, differences, challenges, and the changes they collectively decide upon to work more effectively together. |
What programs do you offer using the Enneagram? |
Half & Full Workshops
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"Thank you for the Enneagram workshop for our CPE students! You gave a clear description of a complex topic in a short time
- all with great energy and clarity of information. Well done!" Rev. John Pearson, D. Min.– Chaplaincy Director, Beverly Hospital, Beverly, MA
- all with great energy and clarity of information. Well done!" Rev. John Pearson, D. Min.– Chaplaincy Director, Beverly Hospital, Beverly, MA