For Modern Leaders

Leaders have 3 possible perspectives:

• Normative (intellectual): they're "prophets" or "philosophers"
• Existential (experience): they're "priests" or "counselors"
• Situational (action): they're "kings" or "administrators"

Most leaders have a dominant perspective with a secondary.

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I'm a prophet/king.

Very cerebral, trust my intuition, and then take action. I'm Type A. I don't have a ton of patience, and it's hard for me to see the world through your eyes (for better or for worse).

It's therefore important for me to have a priest around.

Normatives/prophets are typically visionary. They see the world and how it can be different.

Existentials/priests build alignment around the vision. They rally people and establish culture.

Situationals/kings are those who execute. They plan, break down goals into steps, and ensure everyone rows in one direction.

This tri-perspectival approach to leadership has been super helpful for me, particularly when thinking about people I want to work and lead with.

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