Top Character Strengths

KINDNESS - GRATITUDE - HOPE - APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY & EXCELLENCE - SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE

Personality Profile

What character strength do you value the most and why? 
The character strength I value the most is Hope. Holding hope is taking a look at challenges with a mindset that positive solutions are possible through collaboration, understanding, and action. Hope fosters other things like resilience, kindness, personal motivation and improves our overall well-being. Hope is contagious. I think it’s one of the most important feelings to inspire in our communities, especially when life gets tough and the world feels on fire. Hope encourages individuals to engage within their communities in working towards a better future.

How do your top character strengths support your work at TMF? 
Everyone is fighting an invisible battle to some extent. In my role, I don’t always know what sort of a day someone is having. Being kind to someone who really needs it (or not) could help turn their day around. I am a big appreciator of people. It fills my cup to create TMF athletic events that people from all over the country are able to participate in. I love learning what inspires people and makes them tick. Athletic events take a village to pull off and I am eternally grateful for the help of my team and volunteers. My hope and inspiration is that the work I do has a direct and positive impact in our communities and future generations.

What do you enjoy most about working with veterans, survivors, and inspired civilians?
By far the most enjoyable part about working with veterans, survivors, and inspired civilians is being inspired by their stories of survival and perseverance. The perspective I've gained fills me with a zest for life that I delight in sharing with others.