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Fostering Productive Relationships
Does your organization provide training for building healthy, collaborative, and productive relationships in the workplace? During the month of February, we assembled a guide to identifying and fostering healthy work relationships. Join us in identifying opportunities...

How to Build Healthy Relationships at Work
We are called to be strong companions and clear mirrors to one another, to seek those who reflect with compassion and a keen eye how we are doing, whether we seem centered or off course … we need the nourishing company of others to create the circle needed for growth,...

Don’t Let Unhealthy Relationships Repel Top Talent or Impact Your Results
In a recent conversation with two individuals in the same company whose relationship had deteriorated, both were scratching their heads and wondering what happened. Neither could pinpoint a specific event or series of events that might have contributed to their...

The First Step In Self-Development
Awareness is undoubtedly the first step in self-development and change. When you pay attention through your Enneagram type's lens, you’ll probably notice these themes. Are these patterns creating challenges in your life? If so, reach out, and we’ll help you sort it...

Building Strategies That Hit The Mark
How do your employees support your strategic plan? During the month of January, we assembled a guide to building a winning approach to sales in 2023. Join us in identifying opportunities to support your goals and discuss these topics with your leadership team. Let us...

Winning in The Sales Arena
By the time this comes out, we will be closing in on Super Bowl LVll and waiting to see who wins the Conference Championships. I’m a Raven’s fan, and I stayed up too late last night to see us lose. No one likes losing (or losing sleep). Even more than in football, I...

Happy January 2023
We are no longer waiting for 2023 - it's here. It's been an interesting few years. So, what's the right approach to life in 2023? I'm here to tell you I'm figuring it out for myself, and I hope you are, too. Since we are all unique, and our desires, history,...

Making Ripples in 2023
A new version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, called Spirited,* was released in 2022 on Apple TV.* If you didn’t catch it, I highly recommend it. The Ghost of Christmas Present, Will Farrell, seeks the most corrupted individual to convert on Christmas Eve and...

Happy New Year
365 new days, 365 new chances. Here’s to a great 2023! Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! FROM TRANSFORM, INC. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tibetha & Christine

Year In Review
During 2022, we have discussed a variety of topics to help you grow both professionally and personally. Join us in revisiting our most popular articles as we all take time to reflect on this past year. Nine Obstacles Our Enneagram Type has patterned obstacles that are...

Happy Holidays!
Whatever is meaningful to you, whatever brings you happiness… may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Happy Holidays! FROM TRANSFORM, INC. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tibetha & Christine

Year in Review
During 2022, we have discussed a variety of topics to help you grow both professionally and personally. Join us in revisiting our most popular articles as we all take time to reflect on this past year. Identifying Blindspots in the Workplace The relationships you have...

The Gift of Waiting
It is so hard to wait for something these days. We are so used to getting what we want instantaneously – you can get the answer to your question within seconds from Alexa, or have your groceries delivered in under 2-hours, or get same-day delivery on a product ordered...

Never Stop Working Towards Your Goal
During the month of November, we discussed a wide array of topics. While highlighting the qualities of a great leader, we celebrated The Narrative Enneagram on their recent distinction and the accomplishments of women around the globe. Join us in revisiting these...

Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving! From Transform, Inc. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tib & Chris

Success Has No Age Limit
Act as young as you feel. You’re not getting older; you’re getting more entitled to be your fabulous self. Gwen Stefanie When I feel tired and forget the wisdom and freedom age brings, the Forbes 50 Over 50 2022: Women Stepping into Their Power in Life’s Second Half...

IEA Celebrates The Narrative Enneagram
Congratulations to all our friends and teachers at The Narrative Enneagram on becoming the first IEA Accredited School with Distinction! Bravo! Well done! Well-deserved! Honored to be part of this school and this community since the early days. This Narrative...

Leadership Qualities: Key Concepts
Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal. Vince Lombardi We believe great leaders intentionally develop and embrace certain qualities and...

Cultivating Supportive Work Environments
How do your employees experience the environment cultivated at your organization? During the month of October, we assembled a guide to acknowledge supportive work environments for each enneagram type. Join us in identifying opportunities to support all enneagram types...

Supportive Work Environments for Enneagram Body Types
The Body Center Types (Types 8, 9, and 1) are those who process information and interactions through their body and their gut instincts. Here are some insights into the work environments that best support them. 8 – THE PROTECTOR Type 8 works best in a work environment...

Supportive Work Environments for Enneagram Heart Types
The Heart Center Types (Types 2, 3, and 4) are those who seek connection and relationships with others. Here are some insights into the work environments that best support them. Stay tuned for next week’s exploration of Body Center work environments. 2 – THE...

Supportive Work Environments for Enneagram Head Types
The Head or Mental Center Enneagram Types (Types 5, 6, and 7) are those who live in their heads and will need to think prior to taking action. Here are some insights into the work environments that best support these types. Stay tuned for next week’s exploration of...

Heighten Your Awareness
During the month of September, we have discussed a wide array of topics. We discussed using the Enneagram to identify blindspots, exploring your assumptions, and strategies to avoid judgments in the workplace. Join us in revisiting these topics and let us know what...

Assumptions and Judgments Erode Trust
Making assumptions and judgments are two things we do as individuals that can cause misunderstandings and erode trust in the workplace. An assumption is when I, without checking it out first with the other person, create a story in my head as to what that person...

Identifying Blindspots in the Workplace
The relationships you have are vital to success in the workplace. Especially for leaders and managers, it is critical that we look at the quality and effectiveness of our relationships with others. Our awareness of our personalities is key to understanding ourselves,...

Happy Labor Day
We’ll meet you at the fountain. If you need the location, we’ll guide you there. Happy Labor Day from Transform, Inc.!

Looking Within
During the month of August we have discussed a wide array of topics. We discussed employee feedback, explored how the Enneagram drives success, the power of awe in the workplace, and the importance of referrals. Join us in revisiting these topics and let us know what...

The Three R’s of Sales – Referrals, Referrals, Referrals
My clients are probably sick of my “broken record” message on the importance and value of referrals, but here I go again. No surprise to all you businesses out there – it’s critical to close deals in this crazy economic environment. The great news is I’m seeing my...

Cultivate Some Awe in Your Business and See What Happens
What is awe and what does it have to do with running your business or attracting and retaining top talent? The topic of awe was reserved for philosophers, poets, scholars, and scientists for thousands of years, but contemporary studies have discovered some...

Transform You, Your Business, and Your Results
In our over twenty-five years of successfully using the Enneagram in partnership with clients, we’ve learned a thing or two about people, the Enneagram, and business. We all know that a business is the sum of its people, and what we have found is… The Enneagram is an...