The Once and Future Leader

This video delves into the Ruler archetype; it summarises the article with the same name. A well-developed Ruler archetype is necessary for leadership success — it supports service to others, effective governance, balanced authority and robust implementation. Rulers are motivated by power, and their fear of losing control means they risk sliding into tyranny, undermining the good through coercion, and disempowering colleagues. At its worst, the shadow side of the Ruler archetype results in catastrophe for the leader, their colleagues and the organisation.