The Value of the Enneagram

I have found the Enneagram personality types system the most useful tool in my life. The Enneagram is a description of 9 unique ways of seeing and experiencing life. I've been teaching the Enneagram for 18 years and through this system, I am still constantly learning a lot about myself, understanding personality differences, developing the best traits of each type in myself, and relating well to each type (knowing their strengths and weaknesses). Each type is relatively predictable in their concerns, behaviors and communication styles. People make so much sense when you know this information. I've taught a few thousand Enneagram workshops and I am still amazed how useful and accurate it is.

In case you don't know the Enneagram here's a brief summary of the types, parts of which each of us have. One type, called the core type, is more automatic to the way you are (requires no effort to be that) and dominant in one's basic motivation, thinking process, perspective, filtering system, etc. There are typical behaviors in each type but behavior is less representative of type than why someone is doing what they are doing. The Types:

Type 1 - The Perfectionist/Reformer - avoids mistakes, imperfection
Type 2 - The Overhelper/Cheerleader - avoids their own needs
Type 3 - The Overachiever/Winner - avoids failure
Type 4 - The Depth Seeker/Romantic - avoids everyday, humdrum life
Type 5 - The Knowledge Seeker/Observer - avoids expression of personal feelings
Type 6 - The Security Questioner/Loyalist - avoids the insecure unknown
Type 7 - The Optimist/Fun Lover - avoids pain
Type 8 - The Director/Powerhouse - avoids vulnerability
Type 9 - Peacemaker/Accommodator - avoids conflict

I'm doing an advanced Enneagram workshop in Andover MA on Wed Oct 1 from 9:30-3:30 (very inexpensive) at a beautiful villa and an Enneagram Basic workshop on Fri Oct 10 evening and an advanced workshop the next day Sat from 2-6 in Arlington MA. Go to my website, www.herbpearce.com for more info or email me at herb@herbpearce.com. I'm happy to chat about the Enneagram. Send me any questions or comments.
Herb Pearce, www.herbpearce.com, herb@herbpearce.com, 781 648 3737.