The Connector

Authority Archetype

Relational

Source of Authority

Networking ability, relationship-building, and bridging different groups

Method of Rule / Risk

Slow decision processes; tendency to compromise rather than stand firm; popularity-driven decisions

Trigger Description

Situations requiring quick, principled, or non-consensus decisions

Strengths

  • Excellent information flow
  • High social capital
  • Crisis resilience
  • Strategic alliances

Weaknesses

  • Slow decision processes
  • Tendency to compromise rather than stand firm
  • Popularity-driven decisions