Understanding the Enneagram Archives

November 15, 2025November 17, 2025

The Dynamic Enneagram: Fine Distinctions — Ones

Tom Condon Subtypes — Self Preservation Ones Talented at getting things done and attending to practical detail. Ultra-reliable; do what they say they will...

by Tom Condon

the enneagram puzzle

Jim Jennings, Ph.D. To many who know the Enneagram and use it in counseling, coaching and corporate work, a continuing puzzle keeps appearing. Why...

by Jim Jennings, Ph.D. November 13, 2025November 10, 2025

MBTI Type 5 Understanding the Enneagram

the creative enneagram

A rich week of Enneagram experiences produces insights into the adolescence of this type 5 (INFP) Elizabeth Wagele I believe a week full of...

by Elizabeth Wagele November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Type Insights Understanding the Enneagram

Positive Definitions of Type

Susan Rhodes “If the personality had no value…there would be no societal implications to inner work.” — Kathleen Hurley & Theodorre Donson, Panel discussion,...

by Susan Rhodes November 8, 2025November 7, 2025

Communication History Understanding the Enneagram

Sterling Doughty & Susan Rhodes

Sterling Doughty & Susan Rhodes I found Susan Rhodes' article in the January 2007 issue of EM, The Enneagram of Life Paths, to be...

by Sterling Doughty & Susan Rhodes November 4, 2025November 2, 2025

Latest Research Tests Understanding the Enneagram

How I Developed my Enneagram Test:

Susan Rhodes In this month’s Conversation, Kirby Olson mentioned an enneagram test I created and said he’d like to know how I developed it....

by Susan Rhodes November 2, 2025November 1, 2025

Personal Growth/Self-Development Type 6 Understanding the Enneagram

Intimate Sixes

Tom Condon Healthy Intimate Sixes often lead disciplined lives that bring them physical, emotional or spiritual strength. Martial arts, for example, could appeal to...

by Tom Condon October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Book Reviews Comparative Systems History

Book Review: Travels With Odysseus

Uncommon Wisdom from Homer’s Odyssey — by Michael Goldberg reviewed by: Lynette SheppardTravels With Odysseus is a must-read tome for any Enneagram enthusiast. Author...

by Lynette Sheppard October 29, 2025October 27, 2025