Why the Enneagram Helps You Grow (More than Myers-Briggs)
Using personality typology systems to understand yourself and others
Discovering the Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator was like uncovering a secret room in my house. It illuminated how I interacted with others and used my energy. It revealed why I made decisions based on values rather than pure logic. More importantly, it helped me understand those around me better. Instead of pegging a colleague as cold, I came to see him as high on the thinking continuum. Rather than feeling disrespected by friends who arrived late, I viewed them as the spontaneous, less time-bound types.
The MBTI provides insights into career choices and relationships. It helps team members see one another’s strengths and areas of friction. As a guide for understanding and engagement, the MBTI is an invaluable tool.
And then, I learned about the Enneagram. Fourteen books and several classes later, I cannot get enough of the potential growth we gain from this instrument.
Rising in popularity in professional organizations, counseling centers, churches, and corporate settings, it complements the Myers-Briggs somewhat yet expands beyond the MBTI system in significant and valuable ways.
