People with an Enneagram type One personality tend to be rational, principled, and judicial in their behavior. They usually have a desire for justice and equality. They are motivated by a strong sense of right and wrong.
What is Enneagram Type 9
(The Peacekeeper)?
People with an Enneagram type Nine personality tend to be accepting, optimistic, and adaptive in their behavior. They seek peace, avoid conflict, and usually enjoy time alone or with smaller groups of people.
Communication
How can Ones and Nines communicate effectively with each other?
Ones and Nines are both instinctual personalities, meaning they are intuitive and generally focused on controlling a situation. Ones are driven by their moral compass and aren’t very concerned with peacekeeping. Nines, however, seek to create both internal and external harmony and stability.
Ones should be patient with Nines by communicating calmly and allowing them space to work at their own pace.
Nines should share their thoughts and ideas more openly around Ones.
Resolving Conflict
How can Ones and Nines resolve conflict?
Because Nines tend to be rather conflict-avoidant, they may become overwhelmed in tense situations. To avoid unnecessary stress, Ones should address problems gently and patiently, understanding that Nines may be subconsciously neglecting to share their true thoughts in an effort to accomplish peace. Ones should help Nines understand the importance of working through difficult situations, encouraging them to feel safe enough to share.
Nines should recognize and confront personal issues with Ones. Rather than avoiding confrontation, Nines need to be direct and honest by expressing their feelings smoothly and working to find a mutual solution.
Building Trust
How can Ones and Nines build trust?
Ones are likely to trust Nines who are logical and balanced, able to make decisions based on what is morally right, rather than what is easiest. Nines should share their thoughts more openly around Ones.
Nines will grow to trust Ones who can let go of little issues. Ones should try to be more open to new ideas and flexible around Nines.
Enneagram Ones and Nines are both diplomatic personalities who seek peace and justice; however, they have different ways of accomplishing these goals. Ones tend to be more vocal about their beliefs and ideas, advocating outwardly for the change they feel is necessary. Nines tend to avoid engaging in small arguments, maintaining harmony by being flexible mediators.
Ones can help Nines feel motivated to communicate directly and openly, while Nines can help Ones consider ideas or solutions to a problem.
Dealing with Change
How can Ones and Nines deal with change?
Nines tend to prefer feeling stable and secure in their environment, while Ones usually have an ideal day-to-day plan they’d like to follow. Generally, both personalities dislike unexpected change, especially if they aren’t in control of it. Nines are likely to adapt to a new situation after some time, while Ones will either appreciate and accept the change or vocally advocate for a specific, better solution.
Managing Stress
Ones and Nines need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
Ones are easily stressed by...
Being perceived as rigid or inflexible
Receiving criticism from those they admire
Feeling as though they can’t make a difference
Overwhelming reminders of corruption in the world
Nines are easily stressed by...
Disappointing those they love
Needing to make difficult decisions
Being interrupted or ignored
Pent-up and unexpressed emotion
Ones should avoid being too demanding of Nines, as this will make them feel unheard, powerless, and angry.
Nines should be direct in sharing issues or opinions around Ones, which will help Ones feel more emotionally connected to them.
Encouraging and Motivating
Ones and Nines can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
Ones are motivated by...
Fighting for issues of social justice
Volunteering and helping those less fortunate
Finding the right solutions to problems
Pursuing their own personal growth
Nines are motivated by...
Stability and consistency in their personal life
Helping to bring two groups together
Resolving others’ personal tensions
Feeling safe, accepted, and heard
Ones can help motivate Nines by recognizing their strength and ideas, while Nines can encourage Ones by complimenting their moral character.
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