The Essence of Enneagram: A Handbook for the Nine-Point Personality Chart The Enneagram is a nine-point personality system that offers invaluable insight into your own character and the characters of those around you. It is a helpful tool for personal growth and interpersonal relationships. In this book, you will be introduced to the Enneagram system and its practical applications. Then, chapter by chapter, you will delve deep into each of the nine personality types. Which one are you? The improver, performer, helper, individualist, investigator, loyalist, enthusiast, challenger, or peacemaker? The beauty of the Enneagram is that in better understanding yourself, you can make better life choices. And this in turn will lead to a more fulfilling life path. Not just in your professional life, but also in your friendships and family life. Through studying the nine personality types, you will develop a deeper understanding of your colleagues and loved ones. All too often, misunderstandings lead to interpersonal conflict. And many of these conflicts are completely unnecessary because they are based on a failure to understand the other person's motivations and personality type. Understanding the Enneagram will help you navigate your own life and the personalities around you. Why is this so helpful? In better understanding yourself, you can overcome any self-sabotaging behaviour Your personal relationships will be improved by your understanding of the different personality types Your work relationships and working environment will become more productive and less antagonistic If you're in a managerial role, you will be able to better delegate work tasks to the most suitable personality types Since particular professions and roles are best suited to certain Enneagram types, you can determine whether you're on the best career path, or whether it's time to change The Enneagram personality system is an invaluable tool of self-knowledge and empowerment that will help you live your best life.