Self-Preservation
(Security):
In their
obsession for security they make themselves too
sure of themselves, over-confident, image of “having it
all together.” They reject the experience of insecurity;
more selfish, demanding, abrasive, less pleasing than
other Three subtypes. Value as a person is associated
with material worth—terrified of being incapacitated and
unable to work.
At best
self-confident, business-like--organizes people to meet
goals; at worst too sure of self,
demanding, abrasive, image of "having it all together."
One-to-One/Sexual (Masculinity/Femininity):
Seeks to be attractive to
the other, focuses on sex appeal, attractive image.
Seeking identity through a role, emphasis on form and
surface—how does a leader take charge of a meeting, what
does the best lover say, what books will people be
talking about? Wants to be the “top producer,” “ideal
mate,” etc.
At best personable, persuasive --
convinces people to meet goals; at worst
over-identifies with own image, driven to be charming to
important others.
Social (Prestige):
Desire for own values to
be acknowledged, but pursuing values not their own;
seeking social “credentials.” Possibly unaware of saying
what the group wants to hear, of projecting the persona others look for. Because money is tied to
“reputation” it is spent in order to be known as a rich,
successful person; important to look the part.
At best focused on success--models the
way to meet goals; at worst too concerned with
prestige, money, possessions, and/or recognition.
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*According to
Peter O'Hanrahan,
the subtypes "show how the ruling emotion of our type is expressed through our
instinctual behavior." The above descriptions also draw from Helen
Palmer's The Enneagram in Love & Work and
workshops with
Dr. Claudio Naranjo.
Subtype Test
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