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ENNEAGRAM 5W6




THE TROUBLESHOOTER

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What is an Enneagram type 5 wing 6 (The Troubleshooter)?

People with an enneagram type five wing six personality usually identify the
most with the type five, but also share traits with the six type. They tend to
be practical, independent, and logical in their behavior. They are much more
cooperative than other five types and have a passion for using their knowledge
to solve real-world problems.


ENNEAGRAM 5W6 PERSONALITY TRAITS



Basic Fear

Five wing sixes fear being useless or incapable. They seek to improve the world
around them in order to feel worthy.

Basic Desire

Their basic desire is to be competent and useful. They usually show this by
picking up new skills and pieces of knowledge that can be of benefit.

Troubleshooters may withdraw from others to cope with stressful situations,
which can tend to make them feel lonely.


IN SUMMARY, ENNEAGRAM 5W6 PERSONALITIES TEND TO...

 * Be hard-working and analytical problem-solvers
 * Withdraw from others when stressed
 * Prefer to spend time thinking alone
 * Fear being incapable or incompetent
 * Make practical and logical decisions

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ENNEAGRAM 5W6 STRENGTHS



Every personality archetype has strengths and blind spots, and these are often
amplified in professional settings where we often encounter a diverse group of
people with vastly different backgrounds and value systems.


STRENGTHS THAT ARE TYPICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENNEAGRAM 5W6 PERSONALITY
INCLUDE...

 * Being focused and well-organized
 * Passion for learning and growing
 * Solving difficult or complex problems
 * Remaining calm in times of crisis

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ENNEAGRAM 5W6 WEAKNESSES




WEAKNESSES THAT ARE TYPICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENNEAGRAM 5W6 PERSONALITY
INCLUDE...

 * Struggling to relate to and understand others
 * Tendency to be private and defensive
 * Being perceived as cold or aloof
 * Difficulty taking action when uninspired

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HOW ENNEAGRAM 5W6 PERSONALITIES LIKE TO WORK



COMMUNICATING WITH AN ENNEAGRAM 5W6

AVOID EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND ALLOW FIVE WING SIXES SPACE TO THINK AND
PROCESS.



MEETING WITH AN ENNEAGRAM 5W6

KEEP MEETINGS SHORT AND SWEET; FOCUS ON CLEARLY ADDRESSING THE PURPOSE.



EMAILING AN ENNEAGRAM 5W6

BE DIRECT WHEN EMAILING, ALLOWING FIVE WING SIXES TO SHARE INSIGHTFUL AND NEW
IDEAS.



GIVING FEEDBACK TO AN ENNEAGRAM 5W6

OFFER CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND HONEST FEEDBACK; GIVE SPECIFIC AREAS FOR
IMPROVEMENT.



RESOLVING CONFLICT WITH AN ENNEAGRAM 5W6

FOCUS ON LOGICALLY EXPRESSING YOUR PERSPECTIVE; WORK TOWARD A MUTUAL
UNDERSTANDING, ALLOWING THEM TIME TO THINK PRIVATELY, IF NEEDED.



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ENNEAGRAM 5W6 MOTIVATIONS



When people experience pain, stress, or dissatisfaction at work, it can usually
be attributed to energy-draining activities. Therefore, it’s important to know
what kinds of activities energize each personality type and which activities
drain them.


ENNEAGRAM 5W6S TEND TO BE MOTIVATED AND ENERGIZED BY...

 * Solving or preventing problems
 * Spending time alone to gather their thoughts
 * Feeling like they’re contributing to society
 * Pursuing knowledge in the specific area that sparks their personal interest

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ENNEAGRAM 5W6 STRESS




ENNEAGRAM 5W6S TEND TO BE STRESSED AND DRAINED BY...

 * Spending too much time around others
 * Needing to be emotionally vulnerable
 * Feeling unwanted or rejected by others
 * Self-doubt and insecurity

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ENNEAGRAM 5W6 JOBS



Five wing sixes are organized and intellectual. They are great problem-solvers
who want to make the world a better place. They thrive in an environment that
allows them to pursue knowledge and self-growth, while also encouraging them to
be logical and analytical.

COMMON JOBS FOR PEOPLE WITH ENNEAGRAM 5W6 PERSONALITY TYPES

 * Professor
 * Computer Programmer
 * Accountant
 * Mathematician
 * Biologist
 * Technician
 * Physicist
 * Engineer

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