Style Four Subtypes*
Stepping back to look at new
possibilities
Self-Preservation
(Dauntless):
More self-sacrificing,
almost a suicidal edge (life on the edge brings meaning
to an otherwise mundane life). More self-contained than
other Fours; denial of envy and fear of dependency lead
to counter-dependency, autonomy. Instead of demanding
from the outside world, they demand from themselves,
don’t play the victim. More a noble martyr. Can wreck
what they get in order to stay on the edge.
At best
systemically focused, advocate of risk/change, tenacious,
self-demanding
At worst self-sacrificing,
too autonomous, self-critical/unsure
One-to-One/Sexual (Competition):
Competitive anger (“I
want that, too!”). An invigorating energy that cuts
through depression. Envy in the sense of denying their
inferiority (“It’s unfair that I don’t have it!”).
Compete for approval (particularly from “special”
people), engage in rivalry with people who get
recognition they want. An arrogant position, wanting
something so much they push until rejected. Very
intensely desiring.
At best focused
on distinctive competency, working to make the
group/organization the best
At worst competitive,
arrogant ("misunderstood genius"); angry envy, too
intense
Social (Shame):
The shyest of the subtypes,
Social Fours develop mechanisms to call negative attention
to themselves. Feelings of shame arise from feeling
unworthy. A passion for being “in,” wanting to be
included, to receive favors, but feeling “I’m nothing,”
“I’m ugly,” “I’m silly.” A sense of not meeting the
standards others are capable of meeting. Shame disguised
by image of “being above the common throng.”
At best
empathic, authentic, appreciative, help others see
outside the box
At worst too strong a desire to be with
the "in crowd," too self-effacing, shy
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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
Answers to Subtype Test
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