The Blog
Insights on the intersection of leadership, organizational dynamics, the Enneagram, coaching, clear thinking, personal and professional growth, and related topics.
By Mario Sikora and guest associates


The Three Enneagrams and Ennea-Type Four
This chart helps to identify key obstacles to growth for Ennea-type Four. The chart below suggests remedies to remove those obstacle. Learning to use these

Subtype Spotlight: The Navigating Eight
I’ve started creating one-page descriptions of the 27 subtypes and plan to produce about one per week (the Navigating Eight is seen in the image

“Working with the Personality”–What’s the best approach?
The Three Enneagrams (To receive a pdf of this chart, send an email to me at mario@enneagramlearning.com.) A Facebook friend, Cirilo Santos, who happens to be

Subtypes and FAQs, Part 3
Descriptions of the subtypes will be posted on the ELI Facebook page. For pdfs, send me an email an email at mario@enneagramlearning.com. This is part of

Look Out!
Enneagrammers are, in general, an introspective lot. Most of us seem to have encountered the system in the midst of some search for self-understanding and

Subtype Descriptions
I’ll be posting one-page descriptions of the subtypes on the Enneagram Learning International Facebook page, approximately one per week. The Navigating Eight is there now.

Thoughts on Using the Enneagram in Organizations
Recently, a Facebook friend put out a general call for advice for people who want to start using the Enneagram in organizations. Below is the

Discovering the Enneagram
This post falls under the heading of “Life Takes the Occasional Odd Turn.” Said odd turn: I was recently contacted by a reporter from a

“Discoveries”: Some Thoughts on Language
Before we begin–please forgive my churlishness. Like Melville’s Ishmael, on occasion I need to drive off the spleen and regulate the circulation. The temptation Ishmael

Subtypes and Instincts FAQs, Part 2
This is a continuation of what will be an ongoing series of blogs related to the subtypes and instincts. See part 1 here. I see








