Without our familiar props, we are faced with just ourselves, a person we do not know, an unnerving stranger we never really wanted to meet. In their maturity, Threes begin to experience the hollow victory of their achievements. Threes who are not self-aware don't realize how they grab all the attention. They're less in touch with their feelings than other Enneagram styles.
Threes assume others are equally proud of their own accomplishments.
Success for Threes is framed in terms of the outcomes they achieve. They're not as interested in the process as some other leadership styles. Threes can be critical of others who don't seem results-focused. Three executives are the ultimate example of the focus on results so valued in American business. Everything she touches turns to gold .