The King at Work

Kings are natural leaders in the workplace. They're decisive, direct, results-driven, and comfortable taking charge. When something needs to happen, Kings make it happen. They thrive under pressure, cut through indecision, and push teams toward goals. Organizations need Kings to drive results and make hard calls.

But Kings also have blind spots that can undermine their effectiveness and damage relationships if left unchecked.

King Strengths at Work

• Decisive: Makes calls quickly, keeps things moving
• Direct: Says what needs to be said without dancing around it
• Results-focused: Keeps eyes on outcomes, not just activity
• Confident: Willing to take risks and own decisions
• Efficient: Cuts through bureaucracy and wasted effort

Kings get things done. That's their superpower. But getting things done through people requires more than just driving hard. It requires earning trust, developing others, and knowing when to ease off the throttle.

King Blind Spots

Steamrolling: Moving so fast others can't keep up or contribute.

Impatience: Frustration with slower-moving people or processes.

Poor listening: Already formulating responses before others finish.

Intimidation: Intensity that shuts people down without realizing it.

Neglecting relationships: Prioritizing tasks over people who accomplish them.

Growth Areas for Kings

The most effective Kings learn to temper their drive with patience, balance directness with listening, and invest in people alongside pursuing results. They develop the ability to slow down when necessary, make space for others' input, and lead through influence rather than just force of will.

Your Action Steps

This week: In your next meeting, listen twice as much as you speak.

This month: Ask your team how your intensity affects them.

This quarter: Intentionally develop one person rather than just driving results.