Leadership and Enneagram Types 1-3
Introducing my series of posts on looking at leadership styles through the lens of the Enneagram.
Each of the nine Enneagram types will show up in leadership in different ways.
All will demonstrate huge strengths as leaders but all have a pathway of growth either to better engage these strengths, or through integration across the Enneagram leaning into those of other types.
Starting with Type 1 or E1....
We are 'Strict Perfectionists’, we want to see good in the world, we often judge those around us, and we are principled and live by strong values. Our motivations are 'Doing the right thing, avoiding mistakes and working towards self-improvement and self-control'.
Our #strengths include striving for high standards, being systemic in our thinking and role modelling by living our beliefs and values.
Our #growth is to trust others by relinquishing control, be able to delegate, value others' input and accept and enjoy good enough and imperfection.
Type 2 or E2, otherwise known as 'considerate helpers'....
These generous and caring individuals often take on leadership or central roles as they enjoy being able to build their influence and connections. They can be great in the limelight. They are motivated by helping and providing for others With a deep-seated need to be liked and appreciated.
Their #strengths include building strong relationships, engaging groups, communities and broader systems often standing out from the crowd. They are ambitious, strategic and goal-oriented.
Their growth is to catch themselves out when giving unsolicited advice. Ask themselves, "Am I disempowering you by always being there? Am I smothering the creativity and growth of my team?" You will reap the benefits of stepping back a bit, putting some of your needs first and delighting in watching others grow.
Type 3 or E3, the 'competitive achievers'...
Type 3s are charming, charismatic individuals striving for success and to be the best at whatever they take on.
They can be ambitious, focused, task-oriented, adaptive and are motivated by their need to outshine the rest. They may have an overwhelming desire to prove themselves often worrying about their image and how the world sees them.
Their strengths as leaders include always having their eye on the prize, knowing where they are going and being hugely energetic and organised multi-taskers who have a deep seated desire to be successful. They are driven, inspiring leaders and can focus their competitiveness on supporting others to personal achievement.
Their growth includes slowing down so as to not lose people, allowing themselves to feel failure to learn from it and therefore allowing others to do the same, collaborate more and be open to others' views and lastly, reconnect to who they really are.
If you are interested in learning about your type and your leadership strengths, let me know.
Types 4-6 next