Tactical Emotional Intelligence requires that people dive deep into self-reflection, and we have found that the quickest way to get to useful and actionable insight is to dive right into discomfort. As you might expect, people aren't always super jazzed about diving right into the deep end of discomfort. The FSDI Archetypes were created as a response and acknowledgment of the inherent discomfort of well....discomfort, and they serve as the onramp for all of our training and development curriculum.​ We wanted to find a way to gently guide people into self-reflection to minimize the risk of unhealthy judgment and triggering reactivity.

 

​The FSDI Archetypes are a tool that brings us to the beginning of a conversation. Each of us is a unique mish-mosh of our biology and lived experience. The Archetypes give language and framing that provide enough emotional distance for more objective reflection and analysis.

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The FSDI is an invitation to unpack your most instinctual responses to failure, stress, and discomfort. By keeping a deliberately narrow focus, the FSDI will help you (and your team) quickly identify intersections of harmony and conflict between your personalities and tendencies.

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Accelerated human connection is best achieved through the combination of a psychologically safe space and a compelling catalyst. The FSDI Archetypes serve as that catalyst - inviting thoughtful reflection, vulnerability, and human connection.