The One Strength That Would Make the World Better: with Megan Baker
If you had to pick just one CliftonStrengths theme to change the world, which would it be? That’s the impossible—and surprisingly hilarious—question Sarah and Bill debate this week with Megan Baker, strengths enthusiast, leader, and unapologetic Achiever.
From “petty hills to die on” to tall-people problems to soapbox moments (yes, Sarah drops an f-bomb), this episode proves that a big question can spark both laughter and real insight. Together, the trio wrestle with whether Empathy, Developer, Includer—or maybe even Communication or Self-Assurance—could truly make the world better. Along the way, they explore how themes supercharge each other, why every strength has both upside and risk, and how our personal biases shape which talents we think the world needs most.
Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or just a human who’s ever wished people would follow through, listen better, or throw fewer “truck nuts” on the highway, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what the world really needs.
Main Takeaways
- Every strength could make the world better—but only if it’s invested in and applied intentionally.
- Developer considers other people first, but can backfire if unsolicited.
- Includer fuels belonging and dissolves assumptions—but can stretch people (and teams) too thin.
- Empathy could drive connection and compassion—but unchecked, it risks overwhelm.
- Communication isn’t always “good communication”—but clarity beats silence.
- Strengths supercharge each other: Woo + Communication, Relator + Responsibility, Achiever + Learner.
- The poll results are in: LinkedIn voters overwhelmingly chose Empathy (68%) as the strength that would make the world better.
- Balance matters—if everyone had the same strength, we’d create new problems.
Sound Bites
- “If we all had Includer, I’d have so many party invites I wouldn’t know what to do with myself.”
- “Woo has to eat—but not at home.”
- “Empathy is a superpower, but with great power comes great responsibility.”
- “Developer means considering other people first—but not everyone wants to be developed.”
- “Communication doesn’t equal good communication—it can just be word vomit.”
- “My husband says I have a daily word quota to meet.”
- “If we all had Self-Assurance, I don’t think our heads would fit in the world.”
- “Connectedness reminds us we’re a ripple effect—we’re all in this together.”
- “Every strength has value—but too much of any one is probably too much.”
Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Individualization
2) Developer
3) Activator
4) Woo
5) Restorative
6) Empathy
7) Harmony
8) Connectedness
9) Relator
10) Learner
Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Positivity
2) Woo
3) Communication
4) Harmony
5) Activator
6) Developer
7) Input
8) Individualization
9) Responsibility
10) Arranger
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Creators and Guests
Host
Bill Dippel
Bill Dippel is a certified, professional Strengths coach with a 35-year career in nonprofits and higher education. His passion is working with organizations, teams, and individuals to ensure they are performing and communicating at the highest levels. As president of Bill Dippel Strengths Coaching, he travels frequently for large events and public speaking, as well as working with whole companies through their management teams.
Host
Sarah Collins
Sarah Collins is a certified CliftonStrengths coach and founder of Collins Collective, with over 12 years of experience in strengths-based coaching and leadership development. Her passion lies in empowering businesses, teams, and individuals to communicate and perform at their best by focusing on what they do well. As the leader of Collins Collective, Sarah combines engaging workshops, high-impact keynotes, and in-depth coaching to foster growth and connection. Based in Nebraska, she partners with businesses to drive meaningful change and create high-performing teams.
Guest
Megan Baker
As the Area Vice President for Gallagher in Northern Nevada, Megan is a seasoned professional specializing in risk advisement for the Manufacturing, Commercial Real Estate, and Gaming industries. In this role, she partners with experts providing comprehensive insurance solutions in property & casualty and employee benefits coverages. Megan has over 20 years of nationwide experience in retail management – leading operations, financial aspects, and most impressively – a catalyst for corporate change management. In her position as Project Manager and Store Manager at both JoAnn Stores and BevMo!, Megan has a proven e ective leadership style as shown by directing multiple successful store turnarounds across the country. She played an integral role in store development with a natural ability to positively impact the culture! In 2007, she founded Mulvaney Designs LLC as an independent design consultant for private residences. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, playing basketball and the piano. Megan and her husband love to travel the world, soaking in history and anthropology.
