Aetosion 2062 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Success of Nations Vol. II: Archetypes ___________________________________________________________________ Volume I available here: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/121923-success-of-nations-vol-i-ideals/ In my experience in politics and leadership, there are five effective personality archetypes that define the responsibilities an individual in regional or privy leadership is best suited for. It is rare that a man be purely defined by an archetype, but every man should have his primary attributes and skills which fall within the scope of one. It is also my theory that, were a nation or feudatory to be organized in a manner that gave each man the responsibilities he was best suited for, it would be most successful. I have also deigned to provide an example of a late monarch who can be seen as being representative of each category for ease of understanding. To be brief, the archetypes are as follows: The Kinghead, who is well respected by his peers and by his underlings, and is chiefly gifted with a charisma that provides onlookers with confidence in their leader. In council, he is receptive to advice and not overly stubborn nor embroiled in the petty politics that could chance the decay of his state should he lay his focus upon them instead of the welfare of the spirit of his people. Exempli gratia: Emperor Peter Chivay. The Chancellor, who is most gifted at the trades of politic and administration, and best operates behind the scenes as an orchestrator of ambitions. It is he who keeps the nation out of political muck and mire, is diplomat to his liege, and manager of those within the realm who are too ambitious or decadent. It is best that he not be lord, for the Chancellor is not the best man to inspire confidence in the people, as he is a cerebral man more suited to council rooms than court or the field. Exempli gratia: Emperor Siegmund Carrion. The Steward, who is a man most well liked by the common man, and talented at enriching the towns and spirits of the citizens towards greater activity and prosperity. Found at the head of active and successful townships, the Steward is a valuable addition to any establishment royal or otherwise. While gifted at charming the common folk towards work and sustained progress, the steward often falters with the crown in matters of politic or propaganda, where he may be deprived of contact with his people and confined to council rooms and made the uncomfortable actor on the stage. Exempli gratia: Emperor Tuvya Carrion. The Marshal, whose gifts are chiefly militant in nature, and who presents himself a talented organizer and motivator of men towards victory. A drill-master extraordinaire and a skilled tactician and manager, the Marshal is an asset to any organization. Able to keep a military active and well-trained, he is most often also a skilled commander on the field. With a crown, however, the Marshal is often reluctant to listen to his advisors in matters of politic, and prone to being overly bullish on the field and neglectful of the domestic front. An excellent leader at war-time, but not as much so during peace. Exempli gratia: King Andrik Vydra. The Seal, who is both a talented writer and political theorist. Best suited for the council or library, the seal of a council is a cerebral mind much like the Chancellor for whom he is often mistaken, but is more suited for theoretical rather than applied pursuits. Shying from the responsibilities and expectations of the other archetypes, but excelling at presenting the message of the other archetypes and innovating towards progress, the Seal or Scribe is an invaluable addition to any council. Exempli gratia: King Franz-Josef Carrion. ___________________________________________________________ By assessing your loyal men and assigning appropriate responsibilities to those who would most befit particular roles along the archetype model, the efficiency and stability of a government can be best assured. By setting aside crown-lust and instead focusing on best executing his talents, a man will find himself winning the respect of his peers and of history. By setting aside petty cronyism and preconceptions about the value of each council seat and instead choosing for roles those individuals of matching archetypes, a government will find itself healthy, stable, and forward-functioning. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galendar 631 Share Posted June 19, 2015 ((Add more types)) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireheart 2777 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Franz nods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureimp10 5691 Share Posted June 19, 2015 ((This was a really nice read! Keep them coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Chivay 2494 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Emperor Peter Chivay approves from heaven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porko 397 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (( Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetosion 2062 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 ((Add more types)) ((These really are the chief types of leaders that you need in a privy tbh. Outside of the archetypes above if you're choosing councilors you're not really addressing temperament, just particular talents.)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdwhisperer 1174 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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