The Career Within You

Personality

Elizabeth Wagele (1939-2017)

Elizabeth Wagele on March 29, 2017

The author, musician, and blogger has passed away at age 77.

The author, musician, and blogger has passed away at age 77.

Personality

9 Ways of Being Stuck

Elizabeth Wagele on February 21, 2017

He enjoyed roaming the land and meeting different folks. It intrigued him that the others were finding out who they were and what made them tick.

He enjoyed roaming the land and meeting different folks. It intrigued him that the others were finding out who they were and what made them tick.

Relationships

Marry the Wrong Person?

Elizabeth Wagele on February 7, 2017

People who have studied the Enneagram and other personality typologies have a head start tolerating differences with generosity.

People who have studied the Enneagram and other personality typologies have a head start tolerating differences with generosity.

Sport and Competition

Warriors’ Calm Coach, Steve Kerr

Elizabeth Wagele on January 17, 2017

“Kerr credits his father for his demeanor on the sideline as an N.B.A. coach: calm and quiet, mostly, and never one to berate a player.”

“Kerr credits his father for his demeanor on the sideline as an N.B.A. coach: calm and quiet, mostly, and never one to berate a player.”

Philosophy

Ayn Rand, Rebellious One

Elizabeth Wagele on January 3, 2017

Who was this austere, idealistic intellectual?

Who was this austere, idealistic intellectual?

Introversion

Introversion, Indians, and the Affluence Fallacy

Elizabeth Wagele on December 20, 2016

“According to the World Health Organization, people in wealthy countries suffer depression by as much as eight times the rate as people in poor countries."

“According to the World Health Organization, people in wealthy countries suffer depression by as much as eight times the rate as people in poor countries."

Anxiety

Are You, or Have You Ever Been, Anxious?

Elizabeth Wagele on December 6, 2016

Most adults who knew me thought I’d become a concert pianist, but I didn’t have the steel nerves required.

Most adults who knew me thought I’d become a concert pianist, but I didn’t have the steel nerves required.

Addiction

“Preventure” – A Program for Fighting Teen Addiction

Elizabeth Wagele on November 15, 2016

Preventure has reduced binge drinking, frequent drug use and alcohol-related problems.

Preventure has reduced binge drinking, frequent drug use and alcohol-related problems.

Perfectionism

Michelle Obama, Super-Popular 1-Perfectionist 1st Lady

Elizabeth Wagele on November 1, 2016

Enneagram Ones, including Michelle, are highly principled: “You work hard for what you want in life, your word is your bond, and you treat people with respect..."

Enneagram Ones, including Michelle, are highly principled: “You work hard for what you want in life, your word is your bond, and you treat people with respect..."

Grief

Coloring Books Can Help Adults During Tough Times

Elizabeth Wagele on October 18, 2016

For my 7-Adventurer friend, coloring within an outlined structure helped her feel more organized. Coloring can also calm feelings of distress and helplessness.

For my 7-Adventurer friend, coloring within an outlined structure helped her feel more organized. Coloring can also calm feelings of distress and helplessness.

Introversion

Why I Feel Lucky to Be an Introvert

Elizabeth Wagele on October 3, 2016

I never run out of things to investigate or things to do. I’m rooted to myself and don’t need to have others around every minute to be happy.

I never run out of things to investigate or things to do. I’m rooted to myself and don’t need to have others around every minute to be happy.

Personality

When Enneagram Types Differ On Values and Careers

Elizabeth Wagele on September 20, 2016

The father: “Men of distinction have refused to let their daughters marry a teacher; so why don’t you attend law school instead?”

The father: “Men of distinction have refused to let their daughters marry a teacher; so why don’t you attend law school instead?”

Fear

The Child’s Fear of Death

Elizabeth Wagele on September 6, 2016

A 5-Observer tells us how her parents mishandled her fear of death.

A 5-Observer tells us how her parents mishandled her fear of death.

Personality

Does Your Child Have a “Peace Seeker” Personality?

Elizabeth Wagele on August 16, 2016

"Peace seekers" go with the flow, are laid back, and try to avoid or prevent conflicts and confrontations.

"Peace seekers" go with the flow, are laid back, and try to avoid or prevent conflicts and confrontations.

Career

The Career Within You

Elizabeth Wagele on August 2, 2016

If you're looking for a job or need to manage the job you already have, get to know yourself as well as you can and learn what you can do to achieve practical results.

If you're looking for a job or need to manage the job you already have, get to know yourself as well as you can and learn what you can do to achieve practical results.

Introversion

The Happy Introvert

Elizabeth Wagele on July 19, 2016

The Happy Introvert helps introverts who may think something is wrong with thems, when really introversion is perfectly natural and necessary.

The Happy Introvert helps introverts who may think something is wrong with thems, when really introversion is perfectly natural and necessary.

Gender

The Story of a Trans Father

Elizabeth Wagele on July 5, 2016

Ms Faludi found her father’s sex-change "had only added a barricade, another false front to hide behind." She is startled to find Stefánie embracing a "florid femininity"

Ms Faludi found her father’s sex-change "had only added a barricade, another false front to hide behind." She is startled to find Stefánie embracing a "florid femininity"

Personality

“Finding the Birthday Cake” Teaches Children the Enneagram

Elizabeth Wagele on June 14, 2016

Could I write and illustrate an accessible book that would teach little ones the Enneagram? Yes I could.

Could I write and illustrate an accessible book that would teach little ones the Enneagram? Yes I could.

Personality

The Anatomy of an MBTI Personality

Elizabeth Wagele on June 7, 2016

We can’t go through a single day without using all 8 preferences of the MBTI: extraversion, introversion, intuition, sensing, feeling, thinking, perceiving, and judging.

We can’t go through a single day without using all 8 preferences of the MBTI: extraversion, introversion, intuition, sensing, feeling, thinking, perceiving, and judging.

Leadership

How to Develop Leadership Using the Enneagram

Elizabeth Wagele on May 17, 2016

The Enneagram can help you become a successful leader by teaching you to perceive your strengths, feel more confident using them, and identify those skills you could improve.

The Enneagram can help you become a successful leader by teaching you to perceive your strengths, feel more confident using them, and identify those skills you could improve.