Ever worked with someone who seems to always spot the risks before you do?
Maybe you've even labeled them negative, paranoid, or too intense—but what if they were actually the Guardian of your team?
In this episode, Amy breaks down the Guardian Archetype—the ones who scan the horizon for danger, ask the hard questions, and protect people and systems from harm before the rest of us know it's coming.
🛡You’ll hear:
- A real-world story of a Guardian in action (and how they saved the day)
- What makes this archetype indispensable in fast-moving teams
- How to distinguish fear-based reactions from strategic foresight
- Why most people misunderstand Guardians—and how to support them better
⚡️ And if you're a Guardian yourself? This episode will feel like a deep exhale. You’re not negative. You’re necessary.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to work with (not against) the energy of Guardians—whether you lead one, love one, or are one.
— This is art of the Archetypes of Change™ Summer Series on Create Magic At Work®.📬 Want to bring the Archetypes of Change™ into your organization? We’d love to work with you. Visit createmagicatwork.net or email Amy at amy@createmagicatwork.net.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Guardian archetype sees potential risks and protects organizational integrity during change.
- Guardians can be misunderstood as resistant, but their concerns are often rooted in deep care and foresight.
- Teams that ignore Guardians risk repeating past mistakes or missing hidden landmines.
- Guardians need to be seen and engaged constructively—not just tolerated.
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