The Enneagram in Crisis

The Enneagram in Crisis

We did a fascinating Enneagram survey about how the different Types were coping with the pandemic. We began sending it out in March, towards the beginning of COVID. Maybe you participated and were wondering about what we learned. The results were fruitful, interesting...
The Way of this Enneagram Six

The Way of this Enneagram Six

Sometimes self-awareness presents itself in my life as a blessing; sometimes it is a royal pain in the ass. As I walk through this time in my life, this time in the life of our country, I feel open. I am keenly aware of my emotions, and I’m aware of my physical...
Mentors matter. Teachers matter.

Mentors matter. Teachers matter.

Mary Anne and Theresa want to thank Helen Palmer for the immense personal and professional contributions she has brought to our lives and our work. We not only count her as a pivotal teacher, guide, and friend, we also count her as pivotal to the modern development of...
The Enneagram and Organizational Change

The Enneagram and Organizational Change

1 – Perfectionist Type Ones appreciate doing things the right way. Structure, hierarchy and clear expectations are highly valued as is continuous improvement. They want life and their world to be reliable, consistent, and organized, so when change comes, they...
The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Body Types

The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Body Types

In the Narrative Enneagram we learn from different Types what work environment best supports them. This week we look at what work environment brings out the best in the Body Center Types (Types 8, 9, 1). The Body Center Types are those who process information and...
The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Head Types

The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Head Types

What work environment brings out the best in the Mental Center Types (Types 5,6,7)? In the Narrative Enneagram we learn from different Types what work environment best supports them. The Head or Mental Center Types are those who live in their heads and will need to...