The Strength of Personalization

For Sue, connection begins with noticing. She has a natural ability to tune into subtle cues and adapt the way she shows up for each person — whether teaching, coaching, volunteering, or simply asking how someone is doing. By paying close attention to individual needs, motivations, and rhythms, Sue creates interactions that feel thoughtful and genuine. Her Personalization strength allows people to feel seen, respected, and met exactly where they are.

The Strength of Planner

For Rose, planning creates clarity. She approaches every task by grounding herself in the right questions, the right resources, and a thoughtful path forward. Whether coordinating family logistics or managing complex work projects, her Planner strength helps her create structure while still leaving room for flexibility when life shifts. For Rose, planning offers confidence, calm, and the freedom to adjust and keep moving — no matter what changes along the way.

The Strength of Service

Judy instinctively steps in when someone is struggling, offering presence, care, and grounded support without waiting to be asked. Rooted in empathy and decades in the nonprofit world, her strength shines in the quiet, meaningful ways she makes life easier for others. To Judy, service is about noticing, showing up, and reminding people they matter — not with perfection, but with sincerity.

The Strength of Gratitude

For Bette, gratitude is a way of seeing the world. Throughout her life as a nurse, mother, and now in her late 80s, she has met every day with appreciation for even the smallest kindnesses. From family members to strangers lending a hand, Bette notices goodness everywhere and never lets it go unacknowledged. Her Gratitude strength keeps her grounded, joyful, and deeply aware of how much there is to appreciate in ordinary moments.

The Strength of Humor

For Max, humor became the key to creating a warm and memorable atmosphere while MC’ing his sister’s wedding. By balancing lightheartedness with sincerity, he helped guests feel connected, at ease, and fully present in the moment. Leaning into his Humor strength allowed him to engage the room naturally, add joy without overshadowing the emotion of the night, and create an experience people remembered long after.

The Strength of Connector

For Gina, connection is both an instinct and an art. She has a natural ability to link people, ideas, and opportunities in ways that create momentum and possibility. Whether introducing colleagues with shared goals or offering a resource that shifts someone’s perspective, Gina thrives on sparking meaningful connections that help others move forward. For her, being a Connector isn’t about networking — it’s about generosity, intuition, and helping people see what’s possible when the right connections come together.

The Strength of Competitive

For Erin, competition is about growing beyond who she was yesterday. From friendly sibling rivalries to professional excellence and now personal goals in retirement, her Competitive strength drives her to keep learning, improving, and challenging herself. Whether mastering a new skill or finishing the daily crossword first, Erin finds joy in the pursuit of progress. For her, competition is fuel for growth — a celebration of curiosity, discipline, and lifelong evolution.

The Strength of Organizer

For Molly, organization isn’t about neatness — it’s about peace of mind. Her Organizer strength brings calm to chaos, helping her create systems that keep her focused, prepared, and confident. Whether tracking every step of her job applications or managing the fine details of forensic work, structure gives her stability and clarity. For Molly, being organized isn’t just a habit — it’s how she brings order to her world and moves forward with purpose.

The Strength of Explainer

For John, clarity is his craft. Whether translating complex nonprofit structures into stories that inspire donors or connecting the dots between his diverse experiences, his Explainer strength allows him to turn complexity into understanding. It’s what has fueled his success in fundraising — and what now empowers him as he navigates a career pivot. By breaking big ideas into clear, compelling narratives, John helps others see meaning and possibility. For him, Explainer isn’t just a skill; it’s the bridge between ideas and action, between where he’s been and where he’s headed.

The Strength of Equality

For Petrina, equality isn’t just a principle — it’s a way of leading. From her early days in the construction industry to her later role as Assistant Dean, she built her career on respect, collaboration, and shared voice. Rather than leading from the top, she invited others in, ensuring every perspective was valued. Whether guiding teams through complex projects or mentoring women entering male-dominated fields, Petrina’s strength of Equality shines through her belief that the best solutions — and the strongest teams — come when everyone has a seat at the table.

The Strength of Listener

For David, listening isn’t about staying quiet — it’s about curiosity. His strength as a Listener comes alive through the thoughtful questions he asks, the kind that open people up and reveal what truly matters. Whether around the dinner table with his daughter’s friends or in high-stakes business conversations, David uses questions to spark reflection and build connection. What began as a personal habit has become a bridge for deeper understanding in both his family and career. For him, listening is active — a way to learn, connect, and help others feel heard.

The Strength of Adherence

For Amanda, structure is more than order — it’s confidence. Her Adherence strength shines in the way she creates systems that reduce stress, anticipate needs, and bring clarity to those around her. Now leading a full redesign of her organization’s hiring process, she pairs her love of structure with strategy and collaboration, ensuring processes are not only efficient but inclusive. For Amanda, Adherence isn’t about rigidity; it’s about building dependable systems that help people feel supported and set up for success.

The Strength of Narrator

For Bill, storytelling is more than conversation — it’s connection. In a recent job interview, he shared a personal story about helping his father through bankruptcy, revealing his resilience, authenticity, and drive in a way no résumé bullet point could. That moment affirmed the power of his Narrator strength: stories don’t just explain experiences, they reveal who he is at his core. Now, by pairing vulnerability with mindfulness, Bill uses storytelling to communicate with clarity, honesty, and impact.

The Strength of Innovation

For Wendy, innovation is woven into everything she does—from painting and interior design to reimagining how creatives connect. Seeing a gap in the design world, she transformed a small basement showroom into the South Shore Design Center, a thriving hub where collaboration replaces competition. Her gift isn’t just generating ideas, but building systems that sustain them, keeping her inspired and creating space for others to grow. For her, innovation is about longevity, connection, and always finding fresh ways forward.

The Strength of Catalyst

For Christin, her strength lies in igniting ideas and rallying people to bring them to life. From launching a fitness-focused summer camp business to leading a regional business accelerator, she thrives in fast-paced, community-driven environments. She mobilizes resources, connects people, and inspires belief—helping underrepresented entrepreneurs turn sparks of inspiration into tangible ventures. For her, being a Catalyst isn’t just about starting projects; it’s about creating momentum, fostering belonging, and showing others what’s possible when community and vision come together.

The Strength of Relationship Deepener

For Alicia, her strength lies in building and sustaining deep, meaningful relationships. Whether it’s with lifelong friends, new neighbors, or fellow moms who’ve become chosen family, she shows up fully — in both the joyful and the difficult moments. Moving to a new town only deepened her instinct to connect, creating a support system she both relies on and pours into. Her ability to truly see people, anticipate their needs, and offer presence is what makes her the friend others can always count on.

The Strength of Awareness

For Kellie, Self-awareness is what keeps her steady. In the prison setting where she works as a therapist, it allows her to stay present, absorb others’ pain without carrying it, and create trust in tense environments. Beyond work, it shapes how she shows up as a mother, partner, and leader — grounded, intentional, and committed to holding space for others with care.

Spotlight, With Purpose

For Mary, Spotlight isn’t about being the center of attention — it’s about presence with intention. She’s learned to use her charisma to guide conversations, create clarity, and bring people together. What once drew her toward the stage now fuels her career in sales and mentoring, helping her elevate others while moving ideas forward. For her, Spotlight is less about shining alone and more about helping others shine alongside her.

Mission, Quietly Woven

For Addison, mission isn’t a single path — it’s the ongoing act of aligning work with what excites and fulfills her. She’s learned that meaning can grow from small, intentional choices, and that passion and profession don’t have to compete. By staying curious and open, she continues to build a life where purpose is integrated into every step.

Rooted in Resilience

For Annie, resilience wasn’t a title she claimed, but a truth she lived into over time. Through early loss and family hardship, she leaned on love, faith, and the example set by her mother. Over time, resilience became less about enduring and more about knowing when to pause, adapt, and care for herself and others. Now a leader and a mother, Annie continues to evolve, using life’s hardest moments to fill her toolbox with wisdom worth passing on.