The results that were calculated
for the Enneagram Type Indicator questionnaire were not surprising to my
co-worker or me. My highest score
was a tie between Type 3 and Type 8.
When reading into each type to determine which one is more my Enneagram
type than the other I determined that Type 3 “The Achiever” is more my type.
Type
three is described at being the adaptable, success-oriented type. Threes are attractive, energetic, and
highly driven for advancement. The
Achiever is also known for being overly concerned with their image and what
others think of them. Threes are
very hard workers and are considered to be very competitive. Others often view them as being role
models.
I
agree with the results of the questionnaire and the description of type 3 fits
me very well. I am a very
competitive person, not only with work related issues, but also when I
participate in hobbies outside of work.
I am very energetic and always look forward to a challenge. If there is an opportunity for
advancement I am willing to do anything to achieve or reach that goal.
The
achiever is looked at as a role model for others and I think that is a great
trait to have when becoming a leader in a school. Showing others how to be motivated and energetic can help
others to stay positive and try to reach their own personal goals to be
successful. Type three is
concerned with how other people view them and what people think of them. This could be damaging to a leader
because as a leader you often have to make decisions and choices that others
may not agree with and you can’t be worried about what your staff may think of
you.
My
level of self-awareness really has not changed since I took the
questionnaire. I think if anything
this made me understand in words why I handle different challenges and
competitions the way I do. I am
very hard on myself; always striving to do better and I think at times as a
mother, teacher, and runner I need to remind myself that I am only one person
and to be happy with doing a good job and not always being so hard on myself
for not doing the very best of everything.
In
closing, I enjoyed taking the questionnaire and found the results and
additional information to be very interesting. I will continue to be success-oriented, energetic, and
hopefully a role model for others as I advance further in my career. If and when I become a leader I hope to
be more aware of what others think of me and learn how to handle that concern
the best I can as a leader.
