Found this video on youtube when I wanted to show examples of the way Barack Obama communicates during his election campaign. No politics involved here, just a short interview with T.J Walker (who advises executives on effective speaking) on the communication lessons managers can take away from President-elect Barack Obama’s win.
Type Sevens are known as the enthusiast. They are usually lively and cheerful people, who have a need to avoid pain, and find enjoyment in life. They belong to the thinking triad, though they have under expressed thinking.
Unlike the Fives who think too much, Sevens would rather do than think. They also belong to the assertive energy group, and are outgoing and aggressive in satisfying their appetites for fulfilment in life.
Sevens see themselves as interesting and fun loving, and they want others to view them as spontaneous and outgoing people. Often the life of the party, Sevens love variety in experiences. They do not like to dwell on unhappy memories and prefer to move on to the next activity, believing that keeping themselves occupied with exciting stuff will allow the pain to go away. As a result, some people might find that Sevens have an escapist mentality. Although for Sevens, they look at it as a choice to seek happiness instead.
They are usually good story tellers and love to bring joy to people. And because they can’t stand tension, you’ll likely see a Seven crack some funny one liner or jokes when faced with a tense situation. At a party, you can also expect the Seven to spice up the atmosphere if they find that everyone else is not pumped up.
Do you think you are a Type Seven? Or do you already know that you are a Type Seven? What do you think about the accuracy of this short description?
Type Sixes are known as the loyalist. It is difficult to earn their trust because they are sceptics by nature. However, if you win their loyalty, they are excellent team players who will play their fullest part.
They have a need for trust and security because of their nature, and may sometimes appear overly suspicious or anxious. This boils down to their need for certainty.
Sixes belong to the thinking triad, though they are mostly out of touch with thinking. This means that they prefer to just follow instructions from an authority or leading figure. Most Sixes will latch on to a person, a religion, or an organisation for support and certainty. Sometimes however, they will go against the very same thing that they are attached to, just to show that they are not overly dependent.
Sixes have a compliant energy, and they are very compliant to the ideals of doing what is expected of them. That is why they like it when people view them as dependable and responsible. In essence, because they are such good team players, they usually do perform any task given to them well.
Typically, Sixes like to find jobs that offer security. They also prepare for tasks like presentation and speeches very well. The reason for this is because Sixes have a fear that things will go wrong, so they try to be as prepared as possible. They are good at spotting potential problems, and can offer valuable suggestions in terms of preparation and planning.
Do you think you are a Type Six? Or do you already know that you are a Type Six? What do you think about the accuracy of this short description?
Happen to come across this video on Youtube while I was looking for videos for my communication training. Think it’s pretty useful stuff. Here’s what is mentioned in the description of the video:
“Essential skills for all business people – how to spot when someone is lying and more! In this video, Barry from Management Consultancy International outlines how to ensure that you get the most from your face-to-face interactions by reading the vast amount of information in body language. Some of these revealing clues are intentional by the speaker, whilst some are completely unintentional.”
Take a look at the video and tell us what you think =)
Type Fives are known as the observer, or the investigator. They have a need to understand the world, and as a result, are usually very perceptive and analytical people. Type Fives are often regarded as the thinker of the Enneagram, the ones who engage their minds the most.
This is why they belong to the thinking triad, and have over expressed thinking. What it means is that Type Fives have a tendency to think too much, or retreat into their minds to think through things.
They have withdrawn energies and are perfectly comfortable away from people and into their own private space, where they can withdraw into their thoughts. They are also very rational and logical people, able to analyse things with ease and provide logical answers.
Type Fives also tend to read a lot, be it books, or newspapers, or even the internet. This is because they think that knowledge is power, and acquiring as much knowledge as possible will keep them safe. As a result of all those thinking and self talk, Type Fives are usually private and solitary by nature.
Do you think you are a Type Five? Or do you already know that you are a Type Five? What do you think about the accuracy of this short description?
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