Over our years of working with Enneagram, we’ve asked the question how do you create trust in the workplace? Here’s a collection of the feedback we’ve received. We’d love to know how this lands with you – if it feels true or what you would add? Send us your thoughts.
Here’s what the types have told us:
TYPE 1 – THE PERFECTIONIST
- Take charge of the situation
- Show initiative
- Think things through
- Gain clarity upfront
- Stay organized
- Do things right so there’s no need to worry
TYPE 2 – THE GIVER
- Be open and kind
- Check in on how folks are feeling
- Appreciate my helpfulness
- Make sure I look good to those I care about
- Stay in communication/connection
TYPE 3 – THE PERFORMER
- Just do it – get it done/be productive
- Don’t complain – come with solutions to obstacles
- If a mistake is made, fix it
- Image is key
- Share the goal
TYPE 4 – THE ROMANTIC
- Be authentic, be real
- Engage in deep dialog
- Don’t take a wide range of feelings personally
- Respect the idealization of possibilities
- Help keep me grounded
TYPE 5 – THE OBSERVER
- Give me time to think it through
- Don’t push or hover over me – give me space
- Provide all important data
- Define deadlines
- Share in private not public
TYPE 6 – THE LOYAL SKEPTIC
- Be loyal – have my back
- Be honest
- Do what you say you are going to do and communicate changes – no surprises
- Be sure you are looking at all the scenarios
- Understand my “yes, but…” approach to things
TYPE 7 – THE EPICURE
- Come with ideas
- Value possibilities
- Share my focus on the future
- Let me be me
- Don’t rain on my parade
TYPE 8 – THE BOSS
- Be forthright
- Take control
- Understand my attention to who has control
- Work hard
- Be a team player
TYPE 9 – THE MEDIATOR
- Be yourself
- Help me prioritize myself
- Value my ability to mediate
- Make sure you actually have my commitment
- Don’t overlook me
