In this series, we are looking at how each Enneagram Type functions in the workplace and how we can better support them as leaders and managers.

Last week, we started this series by looking at the Type 2s. This week, we turn our attention to the Type 3s.

Type 3s in the office

At their core, the 3s worldview looks at the world as one big competition. Thus, this make 3s efficient producers at work, who are not only able to find workable shortcuts to work more efficiently; but also allows them to excel at resource management to help build teams that propel them faster towards achieving their work goals and objectives.

3 Wing 2s in the office tend to work towards goals that helps others or the greater good of the organisation. Combining the efficiency of the core 3 and the nurturing aspect of the wing 2 makes these high achievers good mentors to others.

3 Wing 4s in the office tend to work towards goals that help them express their authentic voice in their work. They lean on the creativity afforded to them via their wing 4 to help them express themselves in their work, thus making achieving their work goals extremely meaningful for them.

How to support the 3s in the office

  • Bring them out to celebrate the small successes as well. Doing this allows them to see how far they have come, instead of how far more they have to go.
  • Remind them that rest is important so that they will be able to achieve more after a good rest and with a clearer mind.
  • Recognise them for the good work they have done in the office by praising them over an email blast or in a meeting.

Here is my parting shot to my fellow Type 3s:

We deserve to be loved for who we are and just for what we do. Recognise that we can be loved for who we are and the value is also seeing that we are valuable for being our authentic selves to others.

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Cindy Leong is a sought after bilingual (English and Mandarin) Enneagram Personality Coach and Corporate Trainer in Asia, who can help you make sense of your professional and personal relationships. She is a member of International Coach Federation (ICF) and Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). Besides a Bachelor Degree in Psychology (majoring in Communications), she also has a Diploma in Business and has done in-depth research and studies in the areas of Organisational Behaviour and Gender Communications, both in Singapore and Taiwan. Through her expertise in corporate executive coaching, personal development, and relationship coaching, she has helped many professionals in their walk through challenging times, particularly in the areas of identity searching, relationship building and career breakthrough. Aside from being a published author of 2 books, she has also been invited by several radio stations and magazines as an expert guest speaker to provide insights into Enneagram, workplace conflicts and relationships.

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