Your Resource Hub for Enneagram Learning and Application
Explore our collection of articles, books, links, videos, and other Enneagram resources to support professionals, teams, and leaders.
Deepen your understanding of the Enneagram and apply lessons from this framework with our series of resource articles.
These articles will introduce you to the themes and perspectives we apply when utilizing The Enneagram framework in a professional capacity, through 1:1 coaching, team workshops, and custom engagements.
Articles explore topics such as practical ways to utilize the Enneagram in the workplace, why startup Founders can benefit from the use of a tool like The Ennegram, and how The Ennegram helps leaders improve team dynamics.
We’ve also curated a list of resources we often recommend to our clients, including books, videos, and other sources of insight to support individuals and teams in learning to apply the Enneagram.
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Self-Awareness for Leaders
This article examines the importance of self-awareness in leaders and explores various methods and reflections that a leader can utilize to enhance their relational intuition and strengthen their capacity in the professional arena.
The Enneagram for Team Development
Effective leaders recognize the value of using structured tools and methods to support team members and foster team cohesion. One tool which has gained popularity in the professional sphere in recent years is the Enneagram. This article explores how the Enneagram can be utilized in a team environment to facilitate individual growth and enhance team dynamics.
Introducing the Enneagram to your Team
We frequently utilize the Enneagram as a framework for team engagements. In some cases, team members may be hesitant to use the Enneagram in the workplace. In this resource, we’ve prepared a summary of common objections to the Enneagram along with the information a leader needs to address these objections and ensure their team’s adoption of the Enneagram will be successful.
Recommended Resources
There are many resources available regarding the Enneagram framework and its application in personal and professional contexts. However, navigating this range of publications and finding trusted voices in the mix can be a challenge. For your convenience, we have collected a list of books, podcasts, videos, and other digital resources that we regularly recommend for founders, leaders and teams.
Books
The Nine Types of Leadership: Mastering the Art of People in the 21st Century Workplace by Beatrice Chestnut
This book is our favorite for the Enneagram in a business setting. It includes information on being a manager and an employee under each type as well as specific ways to improve your working relationships.
The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry by Chichi Agorom
This book is a great introduction to the Enneagram system. The journal/reflection prompts for each type are some of our favorites.
The Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut
This is the most in-depth book available. It includes the most information about subtypes.
The Enneagram in Love & Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships by Helen Palmer
This book provides information on how each type works with each of the other types in a work environment. This can be very helpful when you and your coworkers know your type.
Websites
The Narrative Enneagram, Helen Palmer and David Daniels
This website has a lot of great introductory material on the Enneagram system including short video and prompts for reflection.
The Enneagram Institute, Don Riso and Russ Hudson
This website includes information on mistyping and types in relationship with one another.
Integrative Enneagram Solutions, South African Company, creator of the iEQ9 Test
This company created the assessment that we use and their website includes some information on subtypes as well as introductory information on the Enneagram.
Audio/Video
Enneagram 2.0 Season 1 Episode 1 Getting Started: The Nine Types
This is a great introductory episode explaining all 9 Enneagram Types with Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes.
Personality Hacker Enneagram Roadmap
A video interview with Beatrice Chestnut on the history and the application of the Enneagram.
Russ Hudson: Discovering the Enneagram
An audio interview with Enneagram author Russ Hudson presenting an introduction and overview of the Enneagram system.
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