10 Work Archetypes

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Realm of Order

Realm of Relationship

Realm of Creativity

Realm of Change

Realm of Action

The Sovereign brings Order though Vision and Purpose, setting the direction for a person or an enterprise and is comfortable at being at the center of things, whereas the Strategist brings Order through Structure and Mastery, often working “back stage” to analyze the details, plan precisely and then build the road ahead.

The Warrior moves into Action assertively, challenging others and the status quo, and vigorously defends their own territory, in pursuit of a clear goal, whereas the Explorer is on a quest for adventure and truth, on the outside climbing a mountain because “it is there” and on the inside seeking philosophical gold.

The Renegade enables Change through invention and disruption, becoming a lightning rod for the emergent future, whereas the Transformer brings the slower approach of regeneration and mystery, enabling the necessary deaths and rebirths along the way from the old to the new story.

The Dreamer accesses Creativity though Imagination and Inspiration and is comfortable with the unknown and the arational, whereas the Storyteller will synthesize different threads and weave them into a coherent narrative that can be communicated to others and to ourselves.

The Nurturer creates Relationship through Care and Empathy, they give whatever it takes to grow and develop others, whereas the Lover values a relationship of equals, appreciating beauty and focusing on what they and others desire.