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- Have you ever wondered why your most well-intended actions at work sometimes backfire, or why certain colleagues always seem to trigger your frustration?
- What if you could unlock a psychological 'map' of your team’s hidden motivations to transform workplace conflict into a catalyst for innovation?
- What’s the secret to delivering feedback that doesn't just point out flaws, but actually inspires your colleagues to reach their full potential?
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Key Takeaways from The Enneagram at Work
- Discover how the Enneagram can help you capitalize on your strengths and discard your weaknesses without fundamentally changing your core identity.
- Understand the nine distinct Enneagram personality types, from the Strict Perfectionist to the Adaptive Peacemaker, to identify your true essence and motivations.
- Learn why cultivating self-awareness is no longer just squishy self-help, but a critical leadership skill that boosts trust, morale, and company profitability.
- Find out how to break free from comfortable but harmful behavioral patterns by embracing self-acceptance and practicing patience.
- Master a simple, nonjudgmental meditation technique to train your mind like a muscle, replacing autopilot reactions with intentional focus.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
The Enneagram at Work
Core Philosophy
Reveals behavioral patterns without trying to fix your core
Fosters emotional intelligence and self-acceptance
Identifies assets and blind spots to boost trust and productivity
The 9 Personality Types
1. Strict Perfectionist
2. Considerate Helper
3. Competitive Achiever
4. Intense Creative
5. Quiet Specialist
6. Loyal Skeptic
7. Enthusiastic Visionary
8. The Boss
9. Adaptive Peacemaker
5 Leadership Principles
1. Know thyself
2. Be curious
3. Honor commitments
4. Choose your team carefully
5. Pay attention
Three Centers of Intelligence
Logic (Head Brain)
Action (Gut Brain)
Emotion (Heart Brain)
The Pause Exercise
Feedback & Mentorship
4-Step Feedback Model
Mentorship
Managing Fear & Failure
Defuse fear with humor to manage tough situations
Treat failure objectively; prioritize rejuvenation over self-punishment
Borrow strengths from other Enneagram types to reorient yourself
Navigating Conflict & Collaboration
Conflict stems from differences in pattern expression
Use an inner observer to catch your lower self under stress
Understand 3 Subtypes
Acknowledge colleagues' trigger points to foster better teamwork
Actionable Advice
Walk the walk
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 9
What is the underlying message of the Enneagram framework regarding personal change?
The Enneagram at Work — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: The Enneagram can help you harness strengths and let go of your weaknesses.
Chapter 3: Use the Enneagram to uncover your authentic essence.
Chapter 4: To lead effectively, you must intentionally cultivate deep self-awareness today.
Chapter 5: Balance all three intelligence centers to activate your core and access your best self fully.
Chapter 6: Giving and receiving thoughtful feedback and mentorship are true hallmarks of great leadership today universally.
Chapter 7: Use humor, self-awareness, and other Enneagram types to manage fear and failure effectively.
Chapter 8: Defuse conflict and encourage collaboration by recognizing and releasing your patterns.
The Enneagram at Work Summary & Overview
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.
Who Should Listen to The Enneagram at Work?
- Would-be collaborators who want to better understand themselves and others
- Individuals seeking awareness of their strengths and blindspots in the workplace
- Go-getters who want to build stronger teams and become more effective leaders
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