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What Type Are You? 21

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF TO DETERMINE
WHETHER YOU MIGHT BE AN ENNEAGRAM STYLE EIGHT

1. Do I have an extremely strong exterior, one that is sometimes
intimidating to others (intentionally or unintentionally), that
hides a less visible but vulnerable interior?
2. Do the four basic issues—control, justice, vulnerability, and
revenge—apply to me?
3. Does the Style Eight leadership paradigm fit my view of
leadership?
4. Did I check 10 or more items in “Areas of Strength” and “Areas
for Development”?

Nines

Nines seek peace, harmony, and positive mutual
regard and dislike conflict, tension, and ill will.

Core focus: Is everyone being heard, including
me?
Common labels: Mediator, peacemaker, connector, harmonizer

Basic Issues for Nines

HARMONY Nines tend to be relaxed, easygoing, and nonjudg-
mental, and they feel most content when they sense unity and rap-
port both between themselves and other people and within groups
that are important to them. Most Nines appreciate the natural har-
mony in nature, and they are also prone to merge or blend with
other people whom they enjoy.

CONFLICT AVOIDANCE Because Nines desire harmony so ardently,
they shun direct conflict whenever possible. Consequently, Nines
tend to avoid taking actions that could generate controversy—for