Soloists work like golfers play. It’s a solo effort. Even when they work on a team, there is a desire to withdraw and spend some time alone with the project as the presence of others can be too much. I tend to want to spend time independently, thinking about a...
These are the Cooperators. When working on a project, it’s kind of like baseball (you have your own position, you know the rules and there are referees) Dutiful: there are structures and ways of doing things Want to take time to find out who the team is,...
These are the Initiators. When working on a project, it’s kind of like street basketball. Jump in and move fast. Like to get the ball rolling and learn as they go along. They prefer action, diving in, getting engaged, getting involved, but want to cut through...
What does your Enneagram type idealize? This is a simple and insightful practices for self-observation. For instance, the Seven’s idealization is, “I’m ok.” This need to be okay, can extend to others who are important to the Seven. When Sevens...
Imagine you’re a 4 and you tend to get swept up by strong feelings…would “growth” mean thinking on the bright side the way a 7 does? Or if you’re a 7, should you dive into deep feelings of longing the way a 4 does in order to see what...
You’re not crazy, lazy or indecisive if you feel two opposite feelings at the same time. In truth, the ability to hold polar opposite thoughts (polarities) in a paradoxical tension is a sign of mature development. It’s a big shift beyond either/or and...
