Values archetype
The Giver
Derives meaning from service and helping others thrive.
What it means
If your values point to The Giver
Givers put values like Kindness, Altruism, Contribution and Advocacy at the top of their list. If this is your archetype, you measure a good day by who was better off because of it.
You find deep satisfaction in contributing to others' success and well-being. Service energizes rather than depletes you.
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 Giver?
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
Advocacy
Standing up and speaking out for what's right.
Altruism
Giving generously with no expectation of return.
Kindness
Acting with compassion and warmth toward others.
Contribution
Leaving the world better than you found it.
Often alongside them
- Empathy
- Love
- Nature
Browse all 48 in the values cards.
Living it
Five ways to honor The Giver
- Volunteer for causes you care about
- Offer help before being asked
- Practice random acts of kindness
- Mentor or coach others in your areas of expertise
- Create systems that support and uplift others
Worth asking yourself
- 1Who did you help this week, and what did it give you back?
- 2Where are you giving from habit, when you could give from choice?
- 3What would you need to receive to keep giving well?
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 Giver guide is part of Premium. It covers strengths, blind spots, and how to work with what drives you.
Common questions
What is the Giver archetype?
The Giver is one of eight values archetypes in the Values App. Derives meaning from service and helping others thrive. 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 Giver archetype?
Advocacy, Altruism, Kindness and Contribution are characteristic of The Giver. Empathy, Love and Nature 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 Giver with a Connector 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.
