Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work: How to Use the Enneagram System for Success

by Ginger Lapid-Bogda

A proven system for improving your own work and for working better in a team Used by such organizations as the Walt Disney Company, Silicon Graphics, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the CIA, the Enneagram is a proven psychological system based on nine number types that helps people achieve self-awareness and develop strategic approaches to interpersonal interactions. In Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work , Enneagram teacher and business consultant Ginger Lapid-Bodga shows professionals how to apply this popular tool to their work as a way to improve their productivity and help them build positive relationships among coworkers. This practical guide explains how to use the Enneagram to:

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Productivity, Business

Paperback

First published June 30, 2004

Reviews

[G · Rating 2 out of 5]

The enneagram is probably one of the best system to classify human personalities. A topic that is very much dear to me, which the author tackled in a cold and impersonal manner, unfortunately. Wasted potential, but still some good advice here and there.

[iris · Rating 5 out of 5]

as a 4, this made me feel very seen (huge). and perhaps there are a few things i could work on (sad, but fair)

[Tasche Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really helped me to understand more about myself and where I tend to behave in times of happiness and stress. I feel like this book has continued to play an active role in my constant evolvement as a communicator, especially in a leadership capacity and roles where I engage with many different people and styles. So basically, life in general.

[Tuitui Liw · Rating 3 out of 5]

เล่มนี้เป็นเล่มแรกที่ทำให้รู้จัก Enneagram หรือนพลักษณ์
การแบ่งบทตามคนแต่ละลักษณ์ช่วยให้เราเข้าใจลักษณะของคนลักษณ์นั้นๆ และแยกออก ไม่สับสัน
เพียงแต่ตัวอย่างคนแต่ละลักษณ์ แต่ละสถานการณ์อาจจะไม่ค่อยทันสมัยหรืออ่านแล้วน่าติดตามสักเท่าไหร่

แต่โดยรวมถือว่า เป็นหนังสือที่ดีในเรื่องการเข้าใจตัวเอง รู้จักตัวเองมากขึ้นอย่างลึกซึ้ง เมื่อเราหาลักษณ์ที่ใช่ของเราเจอแล้ว

[Alyssa Foll · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the fortunate privilege of studying with Dr. Lapid-Bogda in her Enneagram for Business training programs. This book was a required pre-read and it's a must read for anyone who wants to understand how to utilize the strengths of the Enneagram in an organizational setting.

[Lisa Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of practical suggestions for each of the nine types as it relates to communication, conflict, leadership, and personal growth

[Kristen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely some helpful stuff here, but it’s not particularly readable or engaging.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wealth of information as on the Enneagram, especially as it relates to inter-office relationships, but better read as a reference text as opposed most other Enneagram works.

[Valorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first book on the enneagram that i read and was amazed at the insight it gave me into my personality. Others that i read didnt seem quite so accurate or complete. If anybody likes personality catagorizing systems at all i would recomend trying the enneagram system. I found it most enlightening for myself and family members. Infact i still think of myself in the ways i read about in this book.

[wanderingmoodeng · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad I bought this book! It is my first Enneagram guide after merely reading some information on the Internet. Covering almost all, if not all, aspects needed for self-improvement, the book broadens my horizon about people and of course myself considerably :-) and not only is the suggestion about teamwork issues useful with mini-teamwork project at college, but they are perfect for strengthening a personal relationship as well. Cannot find any reason to give less then five stars! :-)

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think anyone who works in a team setting should read this. It's very effective at giving one a perspective on how they function and how their co-workers function in a practical way. It also gives good insights into how people can function more effectively with others. I found it useful in considering my job, but also feel like it's applicable to other types of relationships.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an extremely valuable guide to using the enneagrm personality styles to help understand ourselves and our coworkers better.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how the author gave concrete examples and strategies to evaluate how both you behave/react to situations and how others react to the same set of circumstances.