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122 What Type of Leader Are You?

PUSH YOURSELF TO DEVELOP A COLLECTIVE VISION Make sure that
you have a clear, purposeful, and values-based vision from which
to lead and that this vision is a collective one—that is, make sure
that you have shared it with everyone whom you lead through writ-
ing, in-person conversations, interactive meetings, and telecon-
ferences. This requires time, but you will find that it is time and
energy well spent.

TALK WITH PEOPLE Learn to use others as information sources
and sounding boards. Doing so will not only help you to create a
better information base, but also make others feel like partners in
the process of knowing the business and thinking and acting
strategically.

Enneagram Style Sixes

Leadership Paradigm:
Leaders solve organizational problems by devel-
oping a creative problem-solving environment in
which each person feels that he or she is part of
the solution.
Although some might think that Six leaders would avoid com-
plex leadership situations, the opposite is usually true; most Six
leaders thrive on challenge and risk. They put their analytical
minds and team leadership skills to the task of understanding the
business environment and knowing the organization well. More
than likely, they perceive this complex challenge as an opportunity
to enhance the success of the business by eliminating the poten-
tial obstacles. Six leaders want to fully understand the industry,
marketplace, and customers. Sixes also make it their job to know
and develop the organization, with a particular emphasis on antic-
ipating problems and solving them before they become barriers.
Because Six leaders prefer clarity to ambiguity, they put a great
deal of effort into clarifying the business charter or mission, giving