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TYPE 1 THE REFORMER One's seek a perfect world. They are consistently trying to improve themselves and those around them. One's have very high standards and hold others accountable to maintaining these standards. One's become uncomfortable when they feel things aren't being done correctly. As a result, they may at times appear to be demanding or critical when this isn't necessarily their intention. One's enjoy being in leadership roles and embrace responsibility. One's believe that they are right most of the time, so it only follows that others should listen to them. If a One commits to something, they will follow through and often times exceed expectations. One's can become resentful when others invariably do not live up to their expectations.
ALTERNATE NAMES OF TYPE ONE Perfectionist Crusader Moralist SOME POSITIVE TENDENCIES OF ONES Detail oriented Honorable Principled Orderly Upholds justice Strives for excellence SOME CHALLENGES OF ONES Focus on the negative Black/White thinking Inflexible Procrastination/Overpreparation for fear of error High degree of self criticism/vocal inner critic Indirect display of anger Standards too high to achieve Can be perceived as hypocritical	free enneagram test
TRIAD One's, Eight's and Nine's comprise the Instinctive Triad. The strengths and challenges of these types are related to their ability to navigate and balance their innate, or instinctive energy. One's attempt to control their innate energy. This can be observed in their attempt to repress feelings or displays of anger. Even when a One recognizes that they are angry, they typically do not see outward expressions of anger as being appropriate. One's view themselves as reasonable and objective, so they try to align their outwardly behaviors with these descriptors. As a result anger is often displayed in an indirect manner until the One is provoked beyond their limit. WINGS Those who are influenced by a stronger Nine wing may be a bit more relaxed, objective and possibly stubborn. This wing also brings a stronger sense of detachment. 1w9 can sometimes feel like an outside observer of life. One's and Nine's share a certain idealism which is reinforced by this wing partnership. 1w9 has a stronger cerebral tendency than 1w2. Those who are influenced by a stronger Two wing may be warmer than the 1w9, more helpful and empathic. The 1w2 brings an added dose of control to the mix so more controlling behaviors are likely. 1w2 are really driven to be "good" and are driven more by social aspects than the cerebral. DISINTEGRATION POINT (stress point) Under stress, One's may begin to display aspects of the low side of Type 4. They may become emotional, melancholic, self-examining, and/or self-pitying. INTEGRATION POINT (security point) When One's are feeling more secure they may begin to display aspects of the high side of Type 7. They may become more spontaneous, imaginative, innovative, fun. When One's are feeling more secure they can become more flexible and recognize that there may be other "right" ways of doing things. CHARACTERISTICS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT
HIGH FUNCTIONING Generous Disciplined Consistent Accepting Realistic Idealistic Ethical Principled Reasonable Conscientious Advoacate Impartial Crusader Tolerant Moral Fair Just	free enneagram test
AVERAGE FUNCTIONING Appropriate Serious Orderly Right Self-controlled Tense Self-Critical Critical of others Judgemental Picky Stern/Strict Elitist Impersonal Controlling Proper Obligated Points out right and wrong LOW FUNCTIONING Opinionated Close-minded Inflexible Bitter Self-riteous Compulsive Intolerant Non-adaptable Indignant Resentful Nit picking Obstinate Punative Condemnatory Scolding Abrasive Dogmatic Obsessive STRENGTH Ability to visualize perfection and drive to bring goals to fruition. AVOIDANCE Anger COMPULSION To be perfect and to teach others how to be perfect. Can lead to criticism and judgment. INTERNAL MANTRA "I must be perfect" "I'd rather do it myself because I know others will mess it up." FALSE BELIEF I know better than others. My way is the right way. FAMOUS ONES Condoleezza Rice, Shelley Long, Natalie Portman, Ethel Barrymore, Lee Strasberg, Stephen Jay Gould, John Grisham, US Senator John McCain, US Senator Gordon Smith, Judge Judy Schiedlin, John C. Dvorak, Actress Jane Alexander, Historian Stephen Ambrose, the culture of the Amish, Julie Andrews, St. Augustine, William Bennett, NBC's Tom Brokaw, Feminist author Susan Brownmiller, William F. Buckley, John Calvin, Cesar Chavez, Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong, Hillary Clinton, Confucius, Actress Jane Curtin, Angela Davis, W. E. B. DuBois, Michael Dukakis, Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, Katharine Hepburn, Charlton Heston, Peter Jennings, Samuel Johnson, U.S. Senator John Kerry, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Ted Koppel, The Lone Ranger, Martin Luther, Nelson Mandela, Miss Manners, Thurgood Marshall, George McGovern, Playwright Arthur Miller, Author Jessica Mitford, Sir Thomas More, Ralph Nader, the cultural aura of New Zealand,Gregory Peck, H. Ross Perot, Sidney Poitier, Pope John Paul II, Emily Post, Colin Powell, the culture of the Puritans, Marilyn Quayle, Donna Reed, Eleanor Roosevelt, Film critic Gene Siskel, Kenneth Starr, Actor Peter Strauss, the cultural aura of Switzerland, Margaret Thatcher, Emma Thompson, Harry Truman Back to The Nine Types