ENNEAGRAM THE RISOHUDSON QUEST

THE QUICK ENNEAGRAM SORTING TEST

GROUP 1

A. I have tended to be fairly independent and assertive: Ive

felt that life works best when you meet it head-on. I set my own goals, get involved, and want to make things happen. I dont like sitting around I want to achieve something big and have an impact. I dont necessarily seek confrontations, but I dont let people push me around, either. Most of the time I know what I want, and I go for it. I tend to work hard and to play hard.

 B. I have tended to be quiet and am used to

being on my own. I usually dont draw much attention to myself socially, and its generally unusual for me to assert myself all that forcefully. I dont feel comfortable taking the lead or being as competitive as others. Many would probably say that Im something of a dreamer a lot of my excitement goes on in my imagination. I can be quite content without feeling I have to be active all the time.

 C. I have tended to be extremely

responsible and dedicated. I feel terrible if I dont keep my commitments and do whats expected of me. I want people to know that Im there for them and that Ill do what I believe is best for them. Ive often made great personal sacrifices for the sake of others, whether they know it or not. I often dont take adequate care of myself I do the work that needs to be done and relax (and do what I really want) if theres time left.

GROUP 2

X. I am a person who usually maintains a positive

outlook and feels that things will work out for the best. I can usually find something to be enthusiastic about and different ways to occupy myself. I like being around people and helping others to be happy I enjoy sharing my own well-being with them. (I dont always feel great, but I try not to show it to anyone!) However, staying positive has sometimes meant that Ive put off dealing with my own problems for too long.

 Y. I am a person who has strong feelings about

things most people can tell when Im unhappy about something. I can be guarded with people, but Im more sensitive than I let on. I want to know where I stand with others and who and what I can count on its pretty clear to most people where they stand with me. When Im upset about something, I want others to respond and to get as worked up as I am. I know the rules, but I dont want people telling me what to do. I want to decide for myself.

 Z. I tend to be self-controlled and logical I

am uncomfortable dealing with feelings. I am efficient- even perfectionistic and prefer working on my own. When there are problems or personal conflicts, I try not to bring my feelings into the situation. Some say Im too cool and detached, but I dont want my emotional reactions to distract me from whats really important to me. I usually dont show my reactions when others get to me.

INTERPERETING THE QUEST

Together the two letters you have selected from a two letter code. For example, choosing paragraph C in group 1, and paragraph Y in group 2, produces the two letter CY

2-Digit Code AX

Type Type Name and Key Characteristics 7 The Enthusiast: Upbeat, accomplished, impulsive

AY
AZ BX

8
3 9

The Challenger: Self-confident, decisive, domineering

The Achiever: Adaptable, ambitious, image conscious The Peacemaker: Receptive, reassuring, complacent

BY
BZ CX

4
5 2

The Individualist: Intuitive, aesthetic, self-absorbed

The Investigator: Perspective, innovative, detached The Helper: Caring, generous, possessive

CY
CZ

6
1

The Loyalist: Engaging, responsible, defensive

The Reformer: Rational, principled, self-controlled

WHAT CAN THE ENNEAGRAM OFFER YOU?

Personal development
The Enneagram types are not made up of lists of character traits, but are founded on a persons core values. Each type represents a fundamental decision about what is most important in life - such as power, security, harmony, knowledge or fulfillment. This decision is a two-edged sword: focusing on any of these important values enables us to make a valuable contribution in many areas of life; but it also causes us to neglect other values, creating a psychological blind spot that limits our perspective and prevents us from developing beyond a certain point. Identifying your Enneagram type can show you this blind spot and open up unexpected options for change. It can help you break long standing patterns that have been holding you back, sometimes without your realizing it.

Professional development
Whether or not knowing your strengths and weaknesses is important to you personally, it is vital to your professional development. Without this knowledge you risk choosing the wrong challenges or even the wrong career. You are also likely to keep coming up against the same obstacles to success. Identifying and working with your Enneagram type can help you play to your strengths by choosing professional challenges that are most appealing and appropriate for your talents. Knowing your blind spot helps you work around the obstacles it creates for you.

Personal relationships
Well these dont come with an instruction manual, do they? For most of us, personal relationships are most rewarding or the most frustrating part of life - or both. In some ways we can be so close to another, yet in others feel so apart. How many times have we all felt, when an argument starts or a misunderstanding arises, Thats not what I meant at all!? Understanding your own and others Enneagram types allows you to relate to others with greater empathy and compassion, leading to less conflict and clearer communication.

Working relationships
Its hard to think of a job in which dealing with people is not a vital skill. For anyone in one of the people professions - such as managing, teaching, counseling, coaching, consulting, sales, medicine or politics - it is central to the success or failure of your work. The Enneagram offers you a powerful framework for relating to others more authentically and constructively. Whether influencing, managing, selling, caring, team-building, presenting or advising, it can help you communicate effectively and respectfully, extending your influence and opening up new options for collaboration.

Spirituality
Ive left this one last as its perfectly possible to use the Enneagram as a practical tool for selfknowledge and relating to others without any spiritual element. On the other hand, those with an interest in spiritual development will want to know that the Enneagram has been used as a framework for meditation and growth in several different spiritual traditions. For the Sufis, the mystics of Islam, the Enneagram is the face of God. Christian teachers have traced the seven deadly sins and their antidotes - in the Enneagram types. And Buddhist teachers use the Enneagram as a map of attachments that can guide meditators on the way to awakening. More modern spiritual schools that use the Enneagram include the Fourth Way teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff and the Arica training of Oscar Ichazo.

The three types of intelligence in human beings

Emotional = Heart Mental = Head Physical = Body

THE HEART TYPE

Type Two: The Helper

Type Two is skilled at reading others emotions in order to understand and meet their needs. Twos take their identity from their ability to help others. Generous to a fault, they can be relied up to step forward and take care of others when needed. Their giving can take many forms - time, attention, energy, experience, influence or money. Problems can arise when they start to give in order to receive something in return whether material or emotional.

Type Two: The Helper

The stereotype of the Two is the kindly old grandmother or self-sacrificing carer, but Twos can also take on the role of the power behind the throne of an influential person. At their best Twos understand the joy of service. They are happy to give without seeking a reward in return, since making a difference to anothers life is what brings them pleasure. They find fulfilment in the act of giving, without clinging to the image of the generous person. There is nothing neurotic in their generosity, since they are wise enough to balance what they give to others with taking care of their own needs.

 At their worst Giving becomes a form of manipulation, of making others feel indebted to them and returning the favour . Unable to acknowledge their own needs directly, they use emotional pressure to meet them indirectly, often without realising what they are doing. It is not enough for them to help someone else - they crave praise for their generosity and want to be recognised as a special indispensable person. If they do not get this, they can criticise other and complain of their ingratitude. The dark side of the Helper is the self-appointed Martyr. We all experience point Two any time we help someone else and experience the pleasure of seeing their face light up with happiness - and maybe a twinge of anticipation to see whether they have noticed our generosity?

Type Three - The Performer

Type Three is skilled at reading others emotions in order to influence them. Threes take their identity from their ability to win praise and recognition from large numbers of people, or of the most influential people. Because they always have one eye on the public perception of their actions, they become consummate performers at whatever they choose to focus on. Problems can arise when they become so attached to their public persona that they lose touch with their own real feelings and start to deceive both themselves and others.

 The stereotype of the Three is the actor, showbiz performer or politician, but they can be found in almost any walk of life - such as the highest-profile manager, doctor, writer, salesperson or fitness instructor. At their best Threes are the embodiment of excellence. They deliver a wonderful performance in every sense, and their impressive style is backed up by substantial achievement. They experience joy in the performance itself, without undue concern for their public image. They are able to distinguish between reality and illusion, and to balance public adulation with awareness of their own feelings and honest acceptance of their shortcomings.

 At their worst Threes are addicted to the limelight and will stop at nothing to bolster their selfimage. Cut off from their true feelings, they cling to the external trappings of success and are ruthless with anyone who threatens their position, sometimes resorting to underhand methods to discredit them. To others they look deceptive - all spin and no substance - but they have been believing their own press for so long that they hardly notice the deception. The dark side of the consummate Performer is the plausible Liar. We all experience point Three any time we perform a task particularly well and receive praise and recognition - and maybe the temptation to play to the crowd and bask in the limelight?

Type Four - The Romantic

Type Fours are highly sensitive to their own emotions, able to introspect deeply and to express these feelings in original ways. Fours take their identity from their sense of being true to themselves and following their own path in life, whatever the prevailing wisdom or fashion. Because of their ability to tap deep wells of emotion, they can create powerful works of art or take unusual and memorable paths through life. Problems arise when their introspection tips over into selfabsorption and they start to lose touch with the realities of life around them, including the feelings of others.

 The stereotype of the Four is the Romantic artist or poet, but their originality is not always expressed through artistic channels - they can be the black sheep or dark horse with a distinctive approach to any profession or life situation. At their best Fours can inspire others with their originality and bring a magical, almost otherworldly quality to whatever they do. Whether artists or not, in their work they create something striking and meaningful that resonates deeply with those whom it touches. Instead of being attached to their own feelings, they take pleasure in expressing them and touching others hearts. They are able to balance selfawareness with a healthy respect for others feelings and the reality of the world around them.

 At their worst they become so absorbed in their inner world that they lose touch with reality and become self-obsessed. Melancholy - never far away - turns into depression and they wallow in negative feelings. They become bitter against a world that doesnt understand them and angrily reject suggestions that they need to take their head out of the clouds and deal with the realities of life. Others see them as selfindulgent and start to lose patience with their negativity. The dark side of the Romantic is the neurotic Depressive. We all experience point Four when we feel something so strongly that we have a vivid sense of the beauty and preciousness of life, so that no force on earth will persuade us to go against our true feelings - and maybe the temptation to milk the feeling for all its worth?

The Head Types

Type Five - The Observer

Type Five has a gift for focused concentration and deep thought, able to analyse a problem, topic or situation and reach carefully reasoned conclusions. Fives take their identity from their status as guardians of knowledge and founts of wisdom. Because of their patient ability to explore a subject in depth, they become authorities on whatever they set their mind to. Problems arise when thinking becomes a substitute for action, and when they get so used to living in their heads that they lose touch with their own feelings and become insensitive to others.

 The stereotype of the Five is the ivory tower intellectual, but they are not necessarily academics they are the deep thinkers and reserved characters to be found in any walk of life, the ones most likely to take a step back from a situation and give it considered thought. At their best Fives are wise teachers, generous with their learning and eager to help others. They are able to set aside their own prejudices and examine the data impartially, often reaching an original conclusions that it is hard to contest. They know the joy of learning for its own sake, regardless of trappings such as qualifications or high status positions. They are able to balance deep thought with a healthy awareness of their own feelings and deeply felt connections to those around them.

 At their worst Fives are cold and distant, cutting themselves off from others and withdrawing into a world of abstract thought. The respected authority becomes a boring know-all, highly sensitive to any perceived slight on their status as the fount of all wisdom. The thirst for knowledge turns into an obsessive collection of data, without regard for its utility or relevance. Lost in a world of abstract thought, they lose touch with their real feelings and can compensate through compulsive or addictive behaviour. The dark side of The Observer is the paranoid Pedant. We all experience point Five when we become so absorbed in learning about a topic that we experience a deep pleasure in marshaling all the facts and seeing meaningful patterns emerge - and maybe feel slightly superior to those who havent looked into it so deeply?

Type Six - The Guardian

Type Six is a hard-headed thinker who applies practical intelligence to securing the wellbeing of a group - such as a family, circle of friends, team, company or country. Sixes take their identity from their position as loyal members of the group. Because of their ability to spot danger and put the group interest first they are dependable team players. Problems arise when their identification with the group leads to an us and them mentality and they become suspicious of outsiders.

 The stereotype of the Six is the policeman or security guard, prepared to put their life on the line for the status quo, but they can be found as loyal members of any kind of team - such as those in business, sport, the military, politics or the family. At their best Sixes are loyal, trustworthy guardians whose sixth sense for danger is placed at the service of their community. They are able to keep a clear head even when alert for danger, and see potential threats in perspective, responding appropriately. They are happy to work tirelessly in the background, without the need for special recognition. They are wise enough balance their identification with their group with a healthy respect for others and their differences, and extend a warm welcome to strangers.

 At their worst they are suspicious and volatile, quick to accuse and slow to trust or forgive. Their alertness spills over into paranoia. Both Fives and Sixes experience paranoia, with the difference that Fives are typically paranoid about themselves as individuals, Sixes on behalf of the group. Tormented by anxiety, they see everyone as a potential threat - insiders are potential traitors, outsiders are viewed with prejudice and can even be persecuted. The dark side of the Guardian is the paranoid Bigot. We all experience point Six any time we feel part of a team and experience the sense of everyone pulling together to achieve a common goal - and maybe start to see outsiders as the opposition?

Type Seven - The Optimist

Type Seven has a gift for looking on the bright side of life and thinking up exciting new options. Sevens see themselves as the life and soul of the party. Whether at work or play, they take it upon themselves to lighten the mood and help others to see the glass as half-full (and just waiting for a top-up). Because they are so good at infecting others with their enthusiasm they are charming company and usually surrounded by a group of friends. Problems arise when their optimism leads them to gloss over difficulties and makes them afraid of facing up to the darker side of life.

 The stereotype of the Seven is the bon viveur and party animal, and theres no denying most Sevens have a taste for the finer things in life - but their optimism can also be applied to serious technical, business or life problems, where they can be relied upon to bring a solution-focused mindset and plenty of practical creativity. At their best Sevens are delightful people, the first names on the list when invitations are going out and the last to leave at the end of the evening. They are concerned with others pleasure as their own, and will go to considerable lengths to ensure that everyone has what they need for a good time - all the while insisting that its my pleasure. They are also wise enough to acknowledge problems when they arise, and to apply their intelligence and creativity to finding workable solutions.

 At their worst Sevens cling to pleasure, sometimes to the point of addiction, as a way of avoiding difficulties and shirking their responsibility. Delight in the good things in life becomes a sense of entitlement, and they react angrily when others refuse to play the game and indulge their whims. Formerly charming, they can be bitterly critical and hurtful of their so-called friends. The dark side of the Optimist is the selfish Hedonist. We all experience point Seven when we are filled with an irrepressible sense of the joys of life and its possibilities, and an eagerness to share these with others - and maybe when we know its time to face up to our responsibilities, but want to keep playing just a little longer?

The Body Types

Type Eight - The Leader

Type Eight is a powerful presence, full of physical vigour, who is not afraid to take the lead and act decisively. Eights see themselves as leaders and pillars of strength, with a duty to guide and protect weaker individuals. Because of their confidence in themselves and their judgment, they have no hesitation in placing themselves in the firing line for the good of the group. Problems arise when power becomes an end instead of a means, and they focus more on maintaining the status of leadership than on discharging its responsibilities.

 The stereotype of the Eight is the military general or political leader, but they can be found in any situation where leadership and decisive action is called for, such as at work, in the home or on the sports field. At their best Eights are noble, almost heroic figures, offering leadership when it is most needed and putting themselves on the line in the service of justice. Their strength is used to protect and serve others, and they have a reputation for fairness and mercy. Because they are focused on others more than themselves, their instinctive judgments rarely lead to errors. They are able to distinguish between right and wrong applications of power, and to balance public status with personal humility.

 At their worst Eights become intoxicated with power and more concerned with fighting off challengers than on serving the group. They wield their strength indiscriminately and can take sadistic pleasure in making weaker individuals squirm. Their instinctive judgment is clouded by selfinterest, so that they are likely to pick the wrong targets and lash out without provocation. The dark side of the Leader is the intimidating Bully. We all experience point Eight any time we assume a position of leadership and find ourselves taking decisive action (sometimes to our own surprise) - and maybe feel a twinge of pleasure when we see others defer to us?

Type Nine - The Peacemaker

Type Nines instinctive intelligence enables him or her to tune into the dynamics of a group and intervene to promote harmony and balance. Nines come across as nice people, willing to adapt to others and accommodate their needs. Because of their ability to blend with a group, they can sometimes seem to merge into the background and do not always receive due credit for their influence. Problems arise when their habitual focus on the group leads them to neglect their own needs and to hesitate when decisive action is called for.

 The stereotype of the Nine is the mediator or the elderly grandmother who is only concerned that everyone will get on and be nice to each other, but Nines are found in any situation where balance and harmony are required. In spite of their retiring temperament, this can make them excellent leaders. At their best Nines are aware of their influence and are not afraid to intervene to promote harmony even if that means a few sharp words are in order. They understand that many things are important in life, but none so much as being at peace with yourself and with others. This is the message they convey to others, sometimes explicitly, but more often implicitly, in the way they conduct themselves and their relationships. And they are wise enough to balance the interests of the group with speaking up for their own needs.

 At their worst Nines are anxious to keep the peace at any cost, and will play the part of the nice person even while seething with a sense of injustice. They mistake a calm exterior and cordiality for real peace and accord. This means they fail to speak up or take action when it is called for, so that problems fester and important issues are neglected. They are easily distracted and can fritter away days or weeks by zoning out in their uncomfortable comfort zone. The dark side of the Peacemaker is the anxious Placater. We all experience point Nine any time we recognise the futility of a conflict and intervene to restore peace and mutual understanding - and maybe when we know an issue needs to be raised, but are afraid to rock the boat?

Type One - The Achiever

Type Ones physical drive is channelled into a sense of mission, of something important that needs to be achieved and which may require sacrifices. Ones identify with their sense of purpose and feel the need to measure themselves and others against a set of high standards. They have a deep-seated sense of justice and fairness, and will not hesitate to speak up if they feel these values are being flouted. Problems arise when they become more concerned with rules and standards than with relating to fallible human beings themselves included.

 The stereotype of the One is the exacting teacher or dogmatic cleric, but Ones are found in any situation where high standards are required - whether as performers or examiners. At their best Ones are exemplars of purpose and efficiency, working tirelessly to achieve a worthwhile goal. They are idealists in pursuit of perfection - if they dont reach it, it wont be for want of trying! Because they aim high, they often achieve more than was thought possible and they are realistic enough to accept that they will never get everything 100% right. They are wise enough to recognise that rules are means and not ends, and to accept the flaws in themselves and in others.

 At their worst Ones become obsessed with the right way to do things and refuse to give themselves or anyone else any peace until conformity is achieved. High standards give birth to a harsh inner critic with which they constantly berate themselves for their failings, so that they constantly feel guilty and irritable. Not content with making their own lives a misery, they insist that others conform to their rules, with dogmatic pronouncements and even violent punishment. The dark side of the Achiever is the merciless Critic. We all experience point One whenever we push ourselves to raise our performance and achieve something we believe is worthwhile - and maybe start to think the world would be a better place if only other people made a similar effort?

PERSONALITY AND ESSENCE: CONTRASTING QUALITIES

PERSONALITY (Asleep) ESSENCE (Awake) THINKING CENTER Mental chatter Quiet mind Figuring it out Inner guidance Strategies, doubt Knowing, clarity Anxiety and fear Support and steadiness Anticipation Open to present moment (Future orientation) (Here and now)

PERSONALITY (Asleep)

ESSENCE (Awake) FEELING CENTER

Self-image Stories Emotionality Holding on to moods Adapting to affect others (Past orientation)

Authenticity Truthfulness Compassion Forgiveness and flow Inner directed (Here and now)

PERSONALITY (Asleep)

ESSENCE (Awake) INSTINCTIVE CENTER

Boundaries Tension, numbness Defending Dissociating Irritation (Resistant to present)

Connected with life Relaxed, open, sensing Inner strength Grounded Acceptance (Here and now)

HAMONIC GROUPS
Harmonic groups tell us how we cope with conflict and difficulty: how we respond when we do not get what we want. The harmonic Groups are useful for transformational work because they indicate how each person copes when they do get what they want. Thus they reveal the fundamental way that our personality defends against loss and disapppointment.

Main themes of the positive outlook group

Emphasize: Avoids seeing: Problems with needs

Positive self-image: I am a caring, Their own loving person. They focus on their neediness, good intentions disappointment, and anger Positive experiences, enjoyment, activity, excitement, and fun Their pain and emptiness; their role in creating suffering for self and others
Problems with their loved ones or their environment as well as their own lack of development

Overemphasis on the needs of others; neglect of their own need Overemphasis on their own needs. They easily feel burdened by the needs of others
Feeling overwhelmed by their own needs and needs of others. They do not want to deal with either.

The positive qualities of others and of their environment. They idealize their world

Main themes of the competence group

Emphasize: 1 Being correct, organized, and sensible. They focus on standards, improving themselves, and knowing the rules Manages feelings: By repression and denial. Feelings are channeled into activity, getting things done perfectly. Feelings are also held as physical rigidity in the body By repression and keeping attention on tasks, staying active. Achievement offsets painful feelings. They look to others for feeling cues By splitting off and abstracting feelings, they stay preoccupied and cerebral, as if their feelings were happening to someone else. Relation to systems: Ones want to work with the system. They try to be a good boy or girl and are irritated with people who disregard the rules Threes want to work with the system. But they also like being outside of it bending rules and finding shortcuts

Being efficient, capable, and outstanding. They focus on goals, being pragmatic, and knowing how to present self

Being the expert and having deep information. They focus on the process, objective facts, and maintaining clarity and detachment

Fives reject the system and want to work on their own, outside of it. They have little patience with rules or procedures

Main themes of the Reactive group

Seeks: 4 A rescuer, someone to understand them and support their life and dreams. They want to be seen. Fears: Abandonment that no one will care for them; that they will not have enough support to find and become themselves Deals with others by: Keeping others interested by limiting access, playing hard to get, and holding on to supporters. Being committed and reliable while trying to maintain their independence; they are engaging but also defensives. Keeping their guard up, not letting others get too close, and toughening themselves against hurt and their need for others.

Both independence and support. They Being abandoned and want someone to rely on, but they also without support, but need to be the strong one also becoming too dependent on others

Independence and self-reliance. They want to need others as little as possible, to be their own person.

Being controlled or dominated by others. Thus, they fear intimacy and becoming vulnerable by trusting or caring too much

TYPE ONE: THE REFORMER

The teacher The activist The Crusader The Moralist The Perfectionist The Organizer

THE RISO-HUDSON TAS TYPE ATTITUDE SORTER

Score each of the following statements according to how true or applicable to you it is on the following scale: 1.. Not at all True 2.. Seldom True 3... Somewhat True 4.. Generally True 5.. Very True

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Most people see me as a serious, no-nonsense person and when all is said and done, I suppose I am. I have always tried to be honest and objective about myself and Im determined to follow my conscience no mater what the cost. While there is some part of me that can be wild, generally speaking that just hasnt been my style. It seems that I am living with a judge inside my head; sometimes the judge is wise and discerning, but often it is simply stern and harsh. I feel that I have paid a great price for trying to be perfect. I like to laugh as much as anyone I should do it more often! My principles and ideals inspire me toward greater achievement and make my life feel meaningful and worthwhile. I do not understand why so many people have such lax standards. So much depends on me getting things done that I have to be more organized and methodical than others. I have a personal sense of mission, maybe even a calling to something higher, and I believe that there is something extraordinary that I may accomplish during my life. I hate mistake, and so I tend to be extremely thorough to make sure that thins are being done properly Much of my life I have believed that right is right and wrong is wrong and thats all there is to it. I have a hard time leaving well enough alone. Many responsibilities have fallen on my shoulders; if I hadnt risen to the occasion, God only knows what would have happened. I am deeply moved by human nobility and grace under pressure.

Add your scores for the fifteen statements for Type One. Your result will be between 15 and 75. The following guidelines may help you discover or confirm your personality type

15

You are probably not a compliant type (not a ONE, TWO, or SIX)

15-30
30-45 45-60 60-75

You are probably not a Type One

You most probably have One issues, or a Type One parent. You most likely have a One Component You are most likely a ONE (But could still be another type if you are thinking too narrowly about the One)

Ones are most likely to misidentify themselves as Fives, Fours, and Sixes. Threes, Sixes, and Sevens are most likely to misidentify themselves as One