I fixed the Harvard Business Review

I was reading the Harvard Business Review the other morning - as you do, I am sure - specifically their breakdown of leadership archetypes.

It was... ok. It was accurate. It was reasonable.

And it was too much corporate-y for my tastes.

I asked myself: How hard can it be to create a better definition? One that doesn’t just categorize your output, but captures your vibe?

So, I did what any rational nerd at the peak of their career would do: I stopped sleeping, learned JavaScript (thank you, Gemini), and built my own diagnostic tool from scratch.

The result is Shamanic Leadership Assessment. It moves beyond "Manager vs. Leader" and looks at the primal energy you bring to your organization.

I have mapped 8 specific vibes. Which one are you?

• The Prophet (Eagle): You see the timeline. You disconnect from the ground to see the storm before it hits.

  
  

• The Alchemist (Phoenix): You thrive in fire. You know that sometimes you have to burn the old structure to birth the new one.

  
  

• The Monk (Crane): The Essentialist. You filter out the noise of the rushing river to find the one thing that matters.

  
  

• The Titan (Bear): The Builder. You possess the solitary endurance to move obstacles that no one else can budge.

  
  

• The Channel (Dragonfly): The Innovator. You defy physics, reflecting light from new angles to pull ideas from the ether.

  
  

• The Guardian (Wolf): The Protector. You maintain the hierarchy and boundaries that allow the tribe to survive.

  
  

• The Shaman (Deer): The Healer. You sense the unseen and move with grace through the forest of emotion.

  
  

• The Sovereign (Lion): The Ruler. You lead through presence, not force. You hold the center of gravity.

Most leaders spend their careers fighting their nature because a textbook told them to act differently.

Stop doing that. Take the assessment I built (with my own two hands and a lot of coffee), discover your Archetype, and let me know if my code holds up.

Start your assessment now!

The Cinematic Leadership Horoscope

Because - why not??

Aries: The Warrior Initiate

• Movie: Mad Max: Fury Road

• The Archetype: Imperator Furiosa.

• Why: You lead through kinetic energy and decisive action. You don't need a committee meeting to decide to turn the war rig around. Watch this to understand how to lead a rebellion without saying a word.

Taurus: The Steward of Resources

• Movie: Dune

• The Archetype: Duke Leto Atreides.

• Why: You are Earth energy. You understand value, legacy, and the weight of "The House." Your leadership style is about dignity and resource management. Watch this to see how a noble leader stands firm on their ground, even when the trap is set.

Gemini: The Weaver of Narratives

• Movie: The Social Network

• The Archetype: Mark Zuckerberg / Sean Parker hybrid.

• Why: Your weapon is speed and communication. You can spin a narrative faster than your competition can understand the product. Watch this to study the duality of connection: the brilliance of the network versus the shadow of the disconnect.

Cancer: The Protective Guardian

• Movie: Arrival

• The Archetype: Louise Banks (The Linguist).

• Why: You lead through emotional intelligence and intuition. While the Generals want to attack, you want to understand. Watch this to remember that true power often comes from empathy and the ability to speak a language no one else can hear.

Leo: The Reluctant Sovereign

• Movie: Gladiator

• The Archetype: Maximus Decimus Meridius.

• Why: You have the charisma of a King, but you often despise the politics of the court. You shine brightest when you are in the arena with your team, not sitting in the high box. Watch this to understand the burden of being the one everyone looks at.

Virgo: The Architect of Order

• Movie: The Imitation Game

• The Archetype: Alan Turing.

• Why: You see the glitch in the system that everyone else ignores. Your leadership is service through analysis. You aren't here to be hugged; you are here to solve the Enigma. Watch this to validate your obsession with detail—it wins wars.

Libra: The Diplomatic Balance

• Movie: Bridge of Spies

• The Archetype: James B. Donovan.

• Why: You are the negotiator. You hold the tension between two opposing forces without snapping. Your superpower is keeping the peace while securing the asset. Watch this for a masterclass in soft power and ethical leverage.

Scorpio: The Shadow Alchemist

• Movie: The Godfather

• The Archetype: Michael Corleone.

• Why: You understand power in its rawest form. You are comfortable in the silence and the shadows. You transform from the outsider to the Don not through noise, but through strategic intensity. Watch this to study the cost of absolute control.

Sagittarius: The Visionary Explorer

• Movie: Interstellar

• The Archetype: Cooper.

• Why: You cannot lead from behind a desk; you need a horizon. You are willing to go into the black hole to find the answer for humanity. Watch this to remind yourself that your "crazy" intuition is usually the only way forward.

Capricorn: The Titan of Duty

• Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

• The Archetype: Aragorn.

• Why: You play the long game. You understand that leadership is not a privilege, but a heavy burden—a ring to be carried or a throne to be claimed for the good of the realm. Watch this to meditate on duty, endurance, and the acceptance of your destiny.

Aquarius: The Radical Innovator

• Movie: The Matrix

• The Archetype: Morpheus.

• Why: You are leading a resistance against the status quo. You see the code while everyone else sees the steak. Your job is to find the "One" (or the potential) in your team and wake them up. Watch this to reconnect with your role as the awakener.

Pisces: The Mystic Dreamer

• Movie: Inception

• The Archetype: Dom Cobb.

• Why: You lead in the subconscious. You understand that an idea is the most resilient parasite. You don't build structures; you build worlds in people's minds. Watch this to understand the architecture of dreams and the danger of losing yourself in them.