I believe that everyone is capable of reaching his or her full potential. Most of us just need support from another from time to time. Support to identify our true possibility, and encouragement to be who we truly want to be. Many of us know, really know, deep down, that we are capable of more, ARE more than the people around us see on the surface. Everyone is unique, and [...]
Efficiency rules- I like efficiency. I believe that people deserve fair pay for a fair day’s work and that most people go to work every day to do a good job; great even. Having managed a £52million staffing budget, I am really clear that efficient organisations pay people to deliver business results and that great talent is worth paying for. That a very small population of staff with overinflated egos [...]
Inattentive. Stubborn. Conflict avoidant. Complacent. Short-tempered “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” Dwight Eisenhower Calm sometimes to the point of seeming complacent, (they’re not); a Nine could simply be trying to keep the peace. Sometimes, Nines can disappear in a crowd as they have no particular desire to either push themselves forward or be competitive. Nines [...]
Open. Agreeable. Understanding. Patient. Connected. Harmonious “I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous.” Walt Disney Nines are calm, reliable and easy going. They prefer amiable relationships with little conflict as they consider discord so unnecessary. Nines are great at understanding others and have a natural gift of seeing what is good in [...]
Excessive. Loud. Risk takers. Insensitive. Bullying. Vindictive “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done” Lucille Ball A bull in a china shop’ can be an apt description for an Eight, they can sometimes be impatient and overly authoritarian. In their desire to serve the organisation, they can be provocative and drive others too hard. It can be helpful for an Eight to stop [...]
Strong. Responsible. Direct. Doers. Fair. Assertive “I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod.” Winston Churchill Eights are strong, inspiring, lively and love immediacy. They’re tenacious and straight talking, they get things delivered. They’re resourceful, courageous and magnanimous. The passion of an Eight is there for all to see and they firmly believe anything is possible. An Eight [...]
Impulsive. Undisciplined. Workaholic. Difficult to satisfy “A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.” Richard Branson Although Sevens love people and get their energy from others, sometimes they need to check that they are really listening to those around them; listening with absolutely nothing else on their minds. Sevens need to be careful with their energy levels. The constant searching [...]
Outgoing. Option seekers. Curious. Spontaneous. High energy. Big picture thinkers “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” Robin Williams Here comes the gregarious enneagram type seven. Sevens are a bundle of passion and energy. They connect easily with people and are fun and spontaneous to be around. They have a strong sense of spirit and adventure. They will ask, ‘When was the last time you did something [...]
Suspicious. Cowardly. Fearful. Guilt-ridden. Anxious. Ambivalent “The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.” Princess Diana A six can blow hot and cold sometimes. When stressed, the anxiety of a six can be a problem for others to be around. They like to have their contribution acknowledged and to be encouraged when things are tough even if they look like they don’t [...]
Grounded. Courageous. Independent. Loyal. Prepared. Discreet “Fortune favours the prepared mind.” Louis Pasteur If an enneagram Type Six commits to something or someone they will be steadfast in their desire to do well for that person or organisation. They see people as individuals and like to see them realise their dreams. A Six is great at creating relationships. They’re likeable, witty and like to get things done with and through [...]