The Enneagram and Your Job By Jerome Freedman

What is the Enneagram? Ennea is Greek for 9, grammos is Greek for drawing or diagram The Enneagram is a 9 sided diagram that maps one personality type to each point Each personality type has its own mental and emotional preoccupations which inhibit authentic and essential behavior 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Enneagram Tradition has it that the Enneagram was used by Islamic Sufis some centuries ago George Gurdjieff introduced the Enneagram in Europe in the 1920’s and used it to describe three types of man (more later) Oscar Ichazo incorporated the Enneagram in the Arica training in the 1960’s Claudio Naranjo expanded on Oscar’s teachings Helen Palmer is now one of the seminal thinkers on the Enneagram and was one of my teachers 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Learning the Enneagram The oral tradition – exemplars of the points respond to questions about themselves and life Typing interview – call for an appointment Class and workshops Presentations like this one Websites like the Enneagram in the Electronic Tradition (http: //www. asci 4 d. com/enneagram) Enneagram instruments (see above) Books (later) 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

The Enneagram 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Wings and Arrows Wings refer to the points adjacent to a given point (9 and 2 are wings of 1) Arrows flow in the direction of behavior under stress (1 4 2 8 5 7 1, 6 3 9 3) The reverse flow occurs in secure life situations 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Three Centers of Intelligence Man #1 – Thinking man (head), lives in his mind: intellectual center Man #2 – Emotional man (heart), lives in his feelings: emotional center Man #3 – Instinctive man (belly), lives in his physical body: instinctual center 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Core Issues fear 1/28/04 image Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D. anger

Personality Types 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 1: The Perfectionist Criticality, for and from others Self criticism strong, top dog Judges against standards of right and wrong using own standards, not others Correct, responsible Comparisons, self to others Good boy, good girl Procrastinates to be right Trap door Independence Virtue is its own reward Anger for a righteous cause 1/28/04 Serenity Integrity Honesty Fairness Doing the right thing Tolerant of self and others Express feelings appropriately Fine organizational abilities Respect performance of others Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 2: The Giver People and relationships Others needs before own Merges selectively Alters to please Pride, I can meet your needs Changes to be loved Helps others for affection Different with different friends Difficulty with receiving gifts Could sell out for approval Moves towards other people Attention is on the other Freedom, one person isn't enough 1/28/04 Freedom Humility Unselfish Considerate Altruistic Tend to form warm human relationships that can meet people's needs Genuinely caring and supportive Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 3: The Performer Achievement Task Polyphasic thinking Image from task well done Leisure time is task oriented Winning Image can be real or fantasy Supermom Will step on others for the task Appearances important Vanity and deceit with feelings Living for the eyes of others 1/28/04 Hope Veracity (honesty) Success A performance well done A product that works Accomplishments Effective leaders Good packagers Competent promoters Captains of winning teams Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 4: The Romantic Feeling of loss Depression, melancholy Envy, others have it Longing Intensity of feelings Attraction to melancholy Good around others when others depressed Deep emotionality Either depressed or active Often fashion oriented Feeling of being special 1/28/04 Originality Equanimity (balance) Depth and intensity of feeling A deep connection with the mystery and poetry of life Creative in their way of life Committed to beauty and the passionate life Most in touch with inner feelings Sensitive and compassionate Authenticity Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 5: The Observer Strong privacy needs Reduction of needs Feels other people are intrusive Hates small talk, cocktail parties Secret life Compartmentalization Magical thinking, ward off Prepare for what you do Greedy about knowledge, self Thoughts are precious Sense of being invisible Scans for intrusions Feels feelings when alone Precise words, language Fear of feeling, relationships 1/28/04 Omniscience Detachment Knowledge To truly understand how and why To see the big picture and theory of how it operates Excellent decision makers Ivory-tower intellectuals – the brains behind the scene Often calm when others are not Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 6: The Trooper Doubt and fear Authority issues Scanning for danger Harm and danger Checking people out, bullshit detectors Procrastinate because afraid, paralysis How do you do with success -doubt Projection Underdog causes Phobic and counterphobic Loyalty, duty, self-sacrifice May find trustworthy protector Looking to future, sees the worst 1/28/04 Faith Courage Loyalty Trust An atmosphere free of hidden agendas Feeling safe and secure Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 7: The Epicure Multiple options Reframing Fascination Process Lots of projects Experience verses success Happy, optimistic Overbooked Life is an adventure World goal Superior/inferior Rationalization Escape pain 1/28/04 Work Sobriety Diversity Interesting plans and activities Fun and games Synthesizers Theoreticians Renaissance types Enthusiasm and pleasure infectious Charming Witty Generally attractive Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 8: The Boss Control issues, I am in control I am competent Anger, do you get pissed easily Getting back, vengeance Confrontation, wants others to oppose If he's angry, I can trust Go for power and source of power Truth important, not agreement Fighting the battles of others It's hostile out there Breaking rules Lust, capacity to take in a lot Excess 1/28/04 Truth Innocence Getting things done Making things happen Able to attack tough people and problems Working hard, playing hard Excellent leaders Powerful supporters Protective of family and friends Confident Follow-through Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Point 9: The Mediator Merges with the wishes of others, indiscriminate Others opinions are more important than his own Energy often comes from others Can see all sides of issue Control by passive means Anger reflected by stubbornness, containment of anger Can say no Likes structure, peace and tranquility, not decisions Essential/inessential Accumulation/inertia Motivation for merger, Passive/Active What if someone tells you to do something for your own good Co-processing mind 1/28/04 Love (charity) Action Peace and harmony Balance Moderation and good feelings between people Peace makers Counselors Negotiators Stays on track Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Where to go from here? Steps Find your point Visit http: //www. asci 4 d. com/enneagram and other websites based on a google search Take Enneagram Instrument Call for a typing interview Attend a class or workshop Read books Stand up and give your elevator speech with your most likely point Explore the finer points of Enneagram study 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

For Example… 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Enneagram of Fixations 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Enneagram of Passions 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Enneagram of Virtues 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Enneagram of Ideas 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Self-preservation Subtypes 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Sexual Subtypes 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Social Subtypes 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Books Helen Palmer The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and the Others in Your Life The Enneagram in Love and Work The Pocket Enneagram The Enneagram Advantage David Daniels The Essential Enneagram: The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

More Books Claudio Naranjo Ennea-Type Structure: Self Analysis for the Seeker Character and Neurosis: An Integrative View The Enneagram in Psychotherapy Kathleen Hurley, and Theodore Dobson My Best Self: Using the Enneagram to Free the Soul What's My Type? Use the Enneagram Don Richard Riso Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self. Discovery Discovering Your Personality Type 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Contact Information “Here’s my card”: Jerome Freedman, Ph. D. PO Box 665 Larkspur, CA 94977 enneagram@mindspring. com 415 -461 -6476 501 -639 -6602 fax 1/28/04 Copyright © 2004, Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.