What Is Talent? A Merchant's Perspective

As a Merchant, your talent isn't about checking boxes—it's about lighting people up, creating possibility, and cultivating trust. You're at your best when you're building relationships, sharing inspiration, and guiding people toward a better future.

So when we ask, what is talent?—you instinctively know it's more than what someone can do. It's about who they are, how they make others feel, and the change they leave in their wake.

Talent Is About Meaningful Impact

You've seen people do "just enough to get by." But that's not talent—not to you.

Real talent is felt. It leaves people encouraged, aligned, and uplifted.

It's the energy someone brings into the room. It's the ripple effect they create. Talent, for a Merchant, is the ability to build relationships, communicate vision, and connect people to something bigger than themselves.

Talent Starts at the Core

The Core Values Index™ (CVI™) doesn't just describe behavior—it reveals the innate, unchanging nature of a person. For a Merchant, this means Love: the drive to build connection and nurture value in others.

True talent shows up when someone is operating in alignment with their nature.

When you're in a role that allows you to:

• Connect people,
• Tell the truth with heart,
• Share your vision openly,

...your talent becomes undeniable.

Misalignment Dulls the Light

When a Merchant is placed in a role that requires cold distance, rigid structure, or lacks connection, the result is sadly predictable: your energy fades, your optimism shrinks, and your full contribution never shows up.

You can do the job—but your heart isn't in it. And without heart, there is no talent—just effort.

That's why alignment matters.

The Merchant's Bottom Line

Talent is not about perfection—it's about presence.

Your greatest contribution comes when:

• People feel safe and seen in your presence.
• You're free to share vision and inspiration.
• You're helping others thrive—not just survive.

So if someone asks you what your talent is, say:

"I bring people together and help them become who they're meant to be."

Core Values Index™ and CVI™ are trademarks of Taylor Protocols, Inc.