The Sage Archetype
The more you know
the better off we’ll be.
The Sage in Individuals
The Sage is a lifelong student and learner who seeks out information and knowledge—no matter what the subject.
They are inspired by thoughts, hypotheses, conundrums, unsolved equations, or other intellectual challenges. Even when they are part of a group, the Sage mind may take them to a place of solitude where they can solve the many mysteries of life.
The Sage in Organizations
Sage workplace cultures are places where people research, measure, and test—then study, revise, mentor, and teach.
They are methodical and objective in their approach and have time, history, and proven strategies on their side. Sage organizations often construct powerful theories, concepts, and models for framing their work in ways that are meaningful and useful to others.
When Sage slips into the shadow side, there can be robust debate but little action (a kind of analysis paralysis). Sage may easily dismiss insights from those without formal training. They may discount intuition, gut reactions, and the wisdom of experience.
Strengths
Logic, Intelligence, Mastery
Guiding Vision
To know more tomorrow than today
Inspired by
Intelligent people and well researched ideas
Organizations with High Sage
The Smithsonian, Mayo Clinic, Rosetta Stone, Harvard
Shadows
Superiority complex, Slow to act, Ivory tower thinking
Favorite Phrase
You are never too old to learn something new
Frustrated by
Misinformation
Individuals with High Sage
Albert Einstein, Steven Hawking, Adam Grant, Marie Curie
ARE YOU A SAGE?
Are you inspired by thoughts, hypotheses, conundrums, unsolved equations or other intellectual challenges?
ARE YOU A RULER?
Do you know the best way to accomplish whatever is for the highest good of all? Are you willing to take on the responsibility?
ARE YOU A REVOLUTIONARY?
Do you tend to notice what’s not working and challenge the status quo? Are you unafraid to let go and move on?
ARE YOU A MAGICIAN?
Do you trust synchronicity, coincidence, Aha-moments and things that flow? Do you seem to make the impossible happen?
ARE YOU A LOVER?
Do you have a romantic view about the world that covers everything from ideas to individuals to experiences?
ARE YOU A JESTER?
Does your playful energy and sense of humor reduce the collective stress in the room? Do you show others how to let go and lighten up?
ARE YOU A HERO?
Do you bring a discipline, focus and can-do spirit that inspires others to be bigger, braver and stronger?
ARE YOU AN INNOCENT?
Are you grateful for the present moment? Do trust that things will always work out in the end?
ARE YOU AN EXPLORER?
Do you live life on your own terms? Are you inspired by the question ‘why not?’
ARE YOU A CREATOR?
Do you trust your imagination, your inner Muse and the creative process itself?
ARE YOU A CAREGIVER?
Do you give freely give without expecting anything in return? Is service your calling card?
ARE YOU AN EVERYPERSON?
Do you seek to create a sense of acceptance, belonging and justice? Do you believe ‘together we can overcome?’
