Typology

In Part Two of my interview with Jennie Allen, we examine the toxic thoughts of an Enneagram Seven and how important it is for all of us to not give our thoughts too much power.

In part 1 of this 2-part episode, author and IF: Gathering Founder, Jennie Allen joins me to talk about how understanding her own strengths and weaknesses as an Enneagram Seven has played a pivotal role in learning to trust others in leading her organization while allowing her to lean into her own gifts to find happiness and success in both her professional and personal life.

Each Enneagram Type is beautiful and in its healthy expression is truly fantastic.  When Threes are healthy, they no longer find it important to credentialize their achievements, they become more community-minded and interested in helping others succeed. In Part Two of my conversation with former Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, we continue our discussion on the dangers Enneagram Threes face when they over-identify with the role they play in their job and allow perception to matter more than reality.

This week on Typology, I’m excited to welcome my friend and former Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam.  Bill began his career in business joining his father, Jim Haslam, who was the founder of the petroleum company Pilot Corporation.  He was the CEO of the E-commerce and Catalog Division for Saks Fifth Avenue from 1999 to 2001 and former Mayor of Knoxville, TN. He also happens to be an Enneagram Three. Bill and I talk about what it’s like to live and lead as an Enneagram Three.

This week on Typology, I welcome author and Enneagram Two, Lisa-Jo Baker. At their best, Enneagram Twos radiate the unconditional, altruistic love of God. They signal love out into the world in a way that no other type can. But they also have a hard time being able to stop meeting the needs of others. Today, Lisa-Jo shares what has changed for her at mid-life, what led her to embrace the superpowers and the kryptonite of an Enneagram Two, and how she knows when it’s time for her to refuel.

We love providing new content and great guests each week. But, as you might imagine, the interviews often spark a lot of questions from our listeners. In fact, we receive tons of questions every single day. So today we decided to read and answer some of your questions on the air. We’re super excited to finally roll out our first “Mailbag Thursday,” and we hope you are too. Keep those questions rolling in and maybe we’ll answer your question on the next Mailbag Thursday. Thanks for listen

We're kicking off the New Year with my friend, Betsy Miller. Betsy is the Director of Finance for Storybrand and also serves as the chairman of the Board of Directors for RESCUE: Freedom International. Betsy and I take a look into the mind of an Enneagram 6. Sixes tend to doubt the commitment of others, have difficulty making decisions without outside input, and always consider the worst-case scenario. Today, we explore their basic fear and provide some tips for accepting anxiety and doubt.

The Enneagram allows us to build and sustain healthy relationships by appreciating and understanding our own motivations and behaviors as well as those of our friends and family. In today’s episode, the Cron family gathers over the holidays to discuss how the Enneagram has helped them grow closer and understand each other better. Listen as they share how their family finds balance and appreciation among each other.

This week we’re taking a break to enjoy the holidays with our friends and families.  So, we're replaying last year’s episode where we give suggestions for the perfect Christmas gift for each Enneagram type.  We wish you a fabulous couple of weeks and we’ll kick off 2020 with some great new interviews.  Happy Holidays!

This week I continue my insightful conversation with singer-songwriter, Amanda Cook. In this episode, Amanda and I explain: - the gift and grip of grief - the Fives’ defense mechanism of isolation - the importance of staying present in the moment This conversation brings so much light and clarity to the construction of the Enneagram Five’s personality.  You don’t want to miss it.

This week on Typology, I welcome a very special Enneagram Five who has done her work and beautifully wraps her words around her experience as a Five. Our guest, Amanda Lindsey Cook is a singer-songwriter, worship leader, GMA Dove Award Winner for Inspirational Album of the Year, and winner of three Covenant Awards from GMA Canada. Amanda shares how music helps her connect with her feelings, describes the important practice of embodiment, and reveals the sacred rhythm of an Enneagram Five.

In Part two of my conversation with John Mark Comer—author, speaker, pastor, and Enneagram One—we continue our discussion about the Enneagram and why it’s so important for us to eliminate hurry from our lives. When you feel listened to and attended to, you feel loved by a person. But when we rush from one thing to another, our relationships are negatively impacted. If instead, we learn to live in a different space than hurry, the love, peace, and serenity we’re really after will follow.

What do you pay attention to? Today on Typology, I ask John Mark Comer—author, speaker, pastor, and an Enneagram One—about the importance of “paying attention to what is” and how the Enneagram has taught him to stop and ask the right questions in order to grow and mature throughout his own spiritual journey.   Join us next week as we continue the conversation in Part Two.

This week on Typology, I welcome my friend, Al Andrews. Al is a counselor, author, speaker, and the director of Porter’s Call, a non-profit offering counsel, support and encouragement to recording artists and their families. Today, Al gives voice to: - what makes a truly great helper - the superpower and dark side of a Two -how important it is for each of us to face our sorrows in order to heal from our brokenness.

This week on Typology, I welcome my good friend, Andrew Peterson—award-winning singer-songwriter and author. As Enneagram Fours, Andrew and I share the strengths and weaknesses of our type and how the Enneagram has impacted our lives over the years. You’ll hear about the Four's: -True gifts to the world -Inner critic and how it plays out in daily life -Characteristic traits and what to watch out for You'll also learn what NOT to do when a four is melancholic.