Dear friends,

There are 4 needs ALL PEOPLE have in the workplace —to be seen, to be respected, to be valued, and to be protected.  Those four needs are at the heart of everything we do at The Waymakers Change Group. The 8 Waymakers Archetypes of our Your Way leadership model are aligned to each one of those needs and to specific stages of the employee lifecycle.

Helpers and Connectors are closely aligned with attraction, recruitment, and onboarding.  Call on them to help new employees onboard successfully or to serve as a resource or coach for current employees as they try new things. Helpers and Connectors ensure belonging and attachment.

Amplifiers and Enhancers support employees along their growth and development journeys. They see the potential in others, shine a light on that potential, and help identify performance goals that match that potential. They also bolster people in ways that make greater reward and recognition possible.

Orchestrators and Shepherds bring career plans to life, connecting opportunities to those who seek them and even creating opportunities where none existed. They ensure career growth and advancement.

Encouragers and Defenders encourage confidence and innovation. They cheer people on, making sure individuals or groups are not left out or overlooked. They encourage new, diverse thinking, failing forward, and guard against reputational harm and career stalls.

Which part of the employee lifecycle do you naturally gravitate toward? Do you like helping people create their goals? Do you prefer shining a light on lesser-known talent?

Take The Waymakers Archetype Quiz to identify your Waymaker Archetype. Encourage your team to do likewise. Together you can leverage Your Way to lead all people well—without changing who you are.

Until next time, keep making a way!

The Waymakers Change Group