Archive | Ethics

2

Core values for the Enneagram community Part 2

In recent years, the International Enneagram Association (IEA) has formulated ethical guidelines for Enneagram teachers. Although most of their guidelines refer to Enneagram teacher-student situations, several of them seem, at least it appears to me, to also apply to how

Read More

1

Core values for the Enneagram community Part 1

In recent years, the International Enneagram Association (IEA) has formulated ethical guidelines for Enneagram teachers. Although most of their guidelines refer to Enneagram teacher-student situations, several of them seem, at least it appears to me, to also apply to how

Read More

January #2 Blog Thumbnail

Words matter

Words and  phrases I never use (or imply) when I teach the Enneagram When we explain the Enneagram to others, our choice of words or phrases can make a big difference so I am both selective and careful about the

Read More

feb Blog Thumbnail Image

Enneagram-Based Organization Work: The 3 Pillars

Enneagram work in organizations is serious work that requires knowledge and skills beyond knowing the Enneagram at a basic level. Here are some thoughts from my three decades of organizational work using the Enneagram. REQUIRED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS USING ENNEAGRAM

Read More

bewaryofgurus

Beware of enneagram “gurus”

Beware of enneagram “gurus” The last blog was titled “Be wary of enneagram experts” in which I try to make the case that enneagram “expert” is a misnomer, something not realistically achievable for those who know the Enneagram. The enneagram

Read More

be-waryofexperts

Be wary of enneagram “experts”

Be wary of enneagram “experts” What is an expert? An expert is a person with comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skills in a particular area. Although there can be experts in many areas and endeavors, how does one become

Read More

VALUES-TYPE 9

The value of values | type 9

The value of values | type 9 Values are the guiding principles by which we live or, at least, they are aspirations that help us align our actions with our principles. Without values, we would be living in an immoral

Read More

VALUES-TYPE 8

The value of values | type 8

The value of values | type 8 Values are the guiding principles by which we live or, at least, they are aspirations that help us align our actions with our principles. Without values, we would be living in an immoral

Read More

VALUES-TYPE 7

The value of values | type 7

The value of values | type 7 Values are the guiding principles by which we live or, at least, they are aspirations that help us align our actions with our principles. Without values, we would be living in an immoral

Read More

VALUES-TYPE 6

The value of values | type 6

The value of values | type 6 Values are the guiding principles by which we live or, at least, they are aspirations that help us align our actions with our principles. Without values, we would be living in an immoral

Read More

X