Values archetype
The Connector
Thrives on relationships and builds bridges between people.
What it means
If your values point to The Connector
Connectors lead with Friendship, Community, Love, Empathy, Intimacy and Teamwork. If this is your archetype, the people in the room matter more than the agenda.
Your energy comes from meaningful connections and helping others find their place. You naturally see potential in people and relationships.
An archetype is a lens on how your values tend to show up. It is not a label, and it is not the whole of you. Two people with the same archetype can hold quite different values.
The values behind it
Which values lead to The Connector?
Your archetype comes from your top five values, in the order you ranked them. Each of the 48 values leans toward one or more archetypes, and your higher-ranked values count for more.
Characteristic values
Community
Being part of something larger than yourself.
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of another.
Friendship
Valuing trust, connection, and companionship.
Intimacy
Real closeness — being fully known by another.
Love
Giving and receiving deep, unconditional care.
Teamwork
Achieving together what no one could alone.
Often alongside them
- Family
- Inclusion
- Loyalty
- Respect
Browse all 48 in the values cards.
Living it
Five ways to honor The Connector
- Prioritize quality time with friends and family
- Create opportunities for others to connect
- Join or lead community groups and organizations
- Practice empathy and emotional intelligence
- Build trust through consistency and authenticity
Worth asking yourself
- 1Which relationship would most reward an hour of your attention this week?
- 2Who could you introduce to each other?
- 3Where are you connected to many people and close to few?
In the Values App
Is this your archetype?
The free assessment reveals your top five values in about three minutes, with no sign-up required. A free account then unlocks your archetype, your Values Story and your personal dashboard.
The full Connector guide is part of Premium. It covers strengths, blind spots, and how to work with what drives you.
Common questions
What is the Connector archetype?
The Connector is one of eight values archetypes in the Values App. Thrives on relationships and builds bridges between people. An archetype is a lens on how your values tend to show up. It is not a label, and it is not the whole of you.
Which values lead to the Connector archetype?
Community, Empathy, Friendship, Intimacy, Love and Teamwork are characteristic of The Connector. Family, Inclusion, Loyalty and Respect often appear alongside them.
Can I be more than one archetype?
Yes. When your two strongest archetypes score close together, your result is shown as a blend, for example The Connector with a Harmonizer current.
How do I find my archetype?
Take the free Values App assessment. Your top five values take about three minutes, and a few more questions unlock your archetype, for about nine minutes in total.
