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The Enneagram Type 5, known as the Observer or Investigator is the first of the head types we are bringing on to "Enneagram Conversations". We welcome Pete and Jaye to speak with you about what it is like to be a type 5. They will dialogue with me and each other, describing some of the assets and challenges they have as type 5s as well as sharing something they would like everyone to know about being a type 5 that might make it easier to understand and have meaningful connection with their type.

Jude (KJV 1900)

The General Epistle of

Jude

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: 2 mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.

3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. 5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. 6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them, in like manner giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. 8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. 10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. 11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

12 These are spots in your feasts of charity when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; 13 raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. 14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, 15 to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage. 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 18 how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25 to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Laconic.  A word you may not be familiar with, but it represents an approach to communication that is valuable for you to consider.  The definition of laconic is:  Using, or involving the use of a minimum of words.  Concise, to the point of seeming rude or mysterious. 

The word laconic comes from the Greek capital city of Sparta, which was called Laconia.  The Spartans were well known for their terseness of speech (direct and to the point).

the laconic style of communication is just that; direct and to the point.  Using this style of communication means that you only say what is needed; no extra fluff.  How many times have you said more than you should have?  What was the impact of that?  

The laconic style also means that you don't express your opinions.  When you think about it, your opinion really only has value to you; and you should be humble enough to consider that your opinion may be flawed and may change over time.

You'll see much more success in life if you spend most of your time observing the world, taking action when needed, and never giving your enemies anything they can use against you.   

3 big ideas discussed in this episode:

• Many people and organizations have a limiting perception of quiet professionals.
• One of the hardest things to do as an introvert is to embrace yourself and stop buying what other people may think an introvert is all about.
• If you intentionally shift your mindset, you will have more confidence and energy, and can strategically shake up other people's perceptions of you in an authentic way.

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