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A Functional Village is the number one source of life. We are more confident about our existence when we have excellent support in life. So, building a village is a fundamental foundation of life. In this podcast episode, I discuss the four fundamental roles of a functional village. Leader, Protector, Nurturer, and Manager are the four components that allow a village to work in unison. After listening to this podcast, I was hoping you could ask yourself what’s your identifying role and who fills the other functions in your life. Remember, listen, learn, and apply.
The Four Roles
The Leader – The Leader is the one who not only brings everyone together but keeps each person focused on the big picture. Their primary focus is to ensure the strength of the Village. They are conceptual thinkers who speak in plurals (we, us, etc.). Leaders talk this way because they don’t see themselves as singular. They understand it takes a team to build anything worth having.
The Protector– The Protector is quality assurance. “Operations!” They protect the Leader and support the Nurturer and Manager. The Protector tends to have some anger issues. Their personality can be combative, but they are not afraid to speak their mind. Yet, that same fire protects the group from outside threats.
The Nurturer: The Nurturer ensures everyone in the relationship has what they need (physically and emotionally). They provide an environment that is always healthy. They are the heartbeat of the Village. Their Loved one’s emotional and physical well-being is vital to them.
The Manager – The Manager is the scheduler. They make sure everyone’s calendar reflects planned dates. They are a Fundamental Role, ensuring everyone is on time for every event and appointment; they can even be your alarm clock. Like the Nurturer, they assist the group with needs but mentally.
