Harmonizer (e-Type 9) Career Strengths: Ian Wallis Builds Community at Star Grocery
At Star Grocery in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, California, Ian Wallis creates a sense of connectedness for employees and customers. Regulars of “Star” adore this local grocery. Many can walk to it from their homes and when they enter they feel like they went back in time to an era when people were less rushed, aisles were less crowded, and the butcher knew them by name. Ian is instrumental in creating this atmosphere. Moving at a gentle pace, he converses with each customer in line and shares a cheerful anecdote. As a Harmonizer, he was attracted to this low-key job which supports his need for comfort in the workplace. At the same time, he gives much back by embodying the spirit of Star and helping his patrons feel more at ease when they leave than when they entered.
