62: The Road Back to YOU with Ian Morgan Cron

Todays' episode I am with Ian Morgan Cron. He is the bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and the host of the popular podcast, Typology, which has over 13 million downloads. His books include the national bestseller, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, his novel Chasing Francis, and the spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me. Known for his transparency, humor and depth of insight into the inner workings of the human heart and mind, Ian uses the Enneagram personality-typing system as a tool to help leaders cultivate self-awareness and emotional wisdom. He is a sought-after speaker, thinker and advisor to a growing roster of clients such as the Discovery Channel, Ramsey Solutions, Catalyst, Belmont University, Michael Hyatt Company, Warner Brothers Music, among others. He and his wife, Anne, have three children and live in Nashville, Tennessee. We talked about "What is Enneagram?" and it's 9 different types: 1. The Improver - Ethical, dedicated and reliable, they are motivated by a desire to live the right way, improve the world, and avoid fault and blame. 2. The Helper - Warm, caring and giving, they are motivated by a need to be loved and needed, and to avoid acknowledging their own needs. 3. The Achiever - Success-oriented, image-conscious and wired for productivity, they are motivated by a need to be (or appear to be) successful and to avoid failure. 4. The Individualist - Creative, sensitive and moody, they are motivated by a need to be understood, experience their oversized feelings and avoid being ordinary. 5. The Investigator - Analytical, detached and private, they are motivated by a need to gain knowledge, conserve energy and avoid relying on others. 6. The Loyalist - Committed, practical and witty, they are worst-case-scenario thinkers who are motivated by fear and the need for security. 7. The Enthusiast - Fun, spontaneous and adventurous, they are motivated by a need to be happy, to plan stimulating experiences and to avoid pain. 8. The Challenger - Commanding, intense and confrontational, they are motivated by a need to be strong and avoid feeling weak or vulnerable. 9. The Peacemaker - Pleasant, laid back and accommodating, they are motivated by a need to keep the peace, merge with others and avoid conflict. Resources: Book: The Road Back to You Social: @ianmorgancron @typologypodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/imcron Web: https://ianmorgancron.com         https://typologyinstitute.com Ian Morgan Cron Projects: iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment – https://ianmorgancron.com/assessment True You - https://typologyinstitute.com Typology Podcast – https://typologypodcast.com