Colors of the Domains
In the fiefdoms of the Middle Ages, not only did every domain have its own norms, values and narratives, it also had a shield or at least colors that provided this domain with a powerful, visual representation of its norms, values and narratives. While we are not in a place to design a shield for each domain, we can assign it an appropriate color. We have chosen to assign each domain one of the three primary colors on the spectrum: red, blue and yellow (acknowledging that there is a competing model concerning the three primary colors).
We are assigning the color red to the Domain of Ideas. In fact, it is a ruby red– for as we are about to see, this is the domain that is glowing with energy and vitality. The Domain of Intentions has been assigned the color of blue (and more intensely Azure Blue). This is a color that represents sky and Azure Blue suggests a quite beautiful sky that inspires us to look upward and outward into the future. Finally, the Domain of Information is represented by yellow. Golden Yellow represents the intense light emanating from the sun. We must be illuminated by light if we are to find our way forward.
With a brief description of each domain and with the color of each domain being assigned, we move on to a discussion of the nature of leadership that resides in each domain. We focus first on the domain of ideas and the role played by an Assertive Ruby Red Leader. Our attention then is focused on the domain of intentions and the nature of Inspiring Azure Blue leadership. Our third domain (Information) is represented in the Thoughtful Golden Yellow interpersonal preference.
