This holiday season, The Voice Bureau is offering up a list of our favorite gifts, organized by the Voice Values who will most appreciate them. Join us in a bit of festive cheer as we count down the 16 Days of Voice Values!

It’s only the best for those who value Excellence — and well deserved. They’ll never offer less than their best, and they genuinely appreciate when others reciprocate. They know quality when they see it, so keep your gift selections top shelf.

Of course, just because you have a high-Excellence friend on your holiday shopping list doesn’t mean you need to break the bank. Think little luxuries — gorgeous but small gifts that are hand-made, high-end, and totally luxe. This is a friend who would rather have one really fabulous small item than a huge gift that’s just so-so, and quality over quantity is always the name of the game.

Monogrammed Cashmere Scarf

When you’re looking for luxe, cashmere tends to top the list. There’s a reason for that — the blend of comfort and class exemplifies Excellence. Cashmere can get pricey quickly, but this scarf allows you to give a taste of luxury without draining your bank account. We love that the monogram is available in such a huge range of colors and styles, which means your gift is truly one of a kind.

 

 

Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm

When I’m craving a little luxury in my life, I love picking up some fancy makeup — it’s an easy way to feel special every morning without investing in pricey jewelry or a whole new wardrobe. A great everyday lip balm goes a long way, and adding a touch of shimmer to your lips with 24-karat gold leaf is high-Excellence all the way.

 

 

Agate Cheese Board

When you’re a high-Excellence hostess, there’s no way you’re serving your guests a slab of brie on a plate or — gasp — a regular, old cutting board. This gold-rimmed agate cheese board is so gorgeous, it’s not just worth bringing out for a party, it’s worth throwing a party just to bring it out.

 

 

 

Tom Bihn Bags

Your high-Excellence friend would definitely appreciate appointing himself all the way to the outermost layer of his outfit — the messenger bag, laptop bag, or backpack. Seattle-based bag designer Tom Bihn and team make bags of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Each one is lifetime guaranteed. To ensure a focus on quality and value, this company has chosen to stay small (and extraordinary) rather than outsource to meet demand.

 

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This holiday season, The Voice Bureau is offering up a list of our favorite gifts, organized by the Voice Values who will most appreciate them. Join us in a bit of festive cheer as we count down the 16 Days of Voice Values!

Even if they’ve never taken the Voice Values assessment, you know who your high-Enthusiasm friends are. They’ve always just discovered the best new spot, they loved the movie last night, and they are up for an adventure at any moment. Their text messages are packed with emojis and exclamation points. They would have made an awesome cheerleader in high school — and they’re probably your biggest cheerleader in life.

When you’re ready to give back, treat your Enthusiastic friend to a taste of their own optimism. They want to carpe that diem, so why not try out an adventure? Check your local Groupon-type deals sites for tickets to nearby attractions — but ask first before you send them skydiving. “Enthusiastic” does not necessarily mean “daredevil.”

“Say Yes to New Adventures” Print

This print from Cuddle + Kind may technically be intended for a child’s room, but we love the sentiment for high-Enthusiasm adventurers of all ages. What we love even more is the company’s philanthropic goals — each print purchased provides five meals to children in need. And the hand-knit dolls that match their prints are beyond adorable (and worth 10 meals each).

 

 

Where’s the Electricity? workbook and audio program

From novelist and essayist Esmé Wang comes this amazing, self-paced program to help you discern and discover your creative obsessions and themes, all so you can pour them into your next project. Although you don’t need a high Enthusiasm value to enjoy figuring out what lights you up, a high Enthusiasm value is baked right in, so your high-Enthusiasm friend will delight in this passion-fueled pursuit even more than most.

Full disclosure: We know and love Esmé, but we’d recommend this gift either way. We’re not receiving any sort of compensation for including it in our list.

 

Stance Socks

Socks? Yep, socks. But not just any socks. Stance redefines sock style with its focus on individuality and personal expression through spirited prints with a point of view. It’s like a party in your shoes! Your high-Enthusiasm friend will instantly get how awesome these are, right down to her soles.

 

 

 

Sweet Sentiments Pencil Set

For an everyday pick-me-up, we love the little bon mots on these colorful pencils. A touch of sparkle, a pop of color, and a reminder to “Inspire yourself” or “Be bright” — exactly what your high-Enthusiasm recipient needs to hear.

 

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This holiday season, The Voice Bureau is offering up a list of our favorite gifts, organized by the Voice Values who will most appreciate them. Join us in a bit of festive cheer as we count down the 16 Days of Voice Values!

Don’t try to talk about the weather with your high-Depth friend, unless you’re talking long-term climate trends. Casual chit-chat that just scratches the surface isn’t going to cut it here. She’s looking for a real connection, not the CliffsNotes.

When shopping for someone who values Depth, stay away from the cute and frivolous — this is a friend who wants to expand her understanding of the universe. Help her connect to something deeper, and be ready for the big conversions to follow.

Five-Year Memory Journal

Introspection is the bread and butter of the high-Depth set. With a guided question for each day of the year, the recipient of this journal will treasure the record of how they’ve developed over time. (The gorgeous, embossed cover doesn’t hurt, either.)

 

 

 Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader

Few things are more painful to your high-Depth friend than having to read a six-month-old People magazine in the waiting room at her doctor’s office. Save her from the horrors of celebrity gossip — and the hassle of hauling around a small library everywhere she goes — with an e-reader designed specifically for books, without the glare and eyestrain you get when reading off a tablet. Bonus for new moms: the backlit Paperwhite is perfect for one-handed reading in the dark during those endless night time feedings. Mine has been a lifesaver for the past three-plus years!

 

Mercer Culinary Ruler

When you value Depth, you’re not just going to be happy winging it in the kitchen. For high-Depth home chefs, this culinary student staple is a training guide they’ll use again and again on their way to the perfect pâte à choux.

 

 

 

Colorstrology book

While almost everybody loves to learn more about themselves, no one relishes it quite like someone with a high Depth value. This book combines astrology, numerology, and the metaphysical power of color to paint a portrait of your friend’s inner landscape, as well as how they bring that unique composition of traits out into the world. If you give your high Depth-value friend this book as a gift, it might be a minute before you hear from her again, as she’s likely to lose herself not only in her own description, but in those for her friends, family, acquaintances, and co-workers, as well.

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This holiday season, The Voice Bureau is offering up a list of our favorite gifts, organized by the Voice Values who will most appreciate them. Join us in a bit of festive cheer as we count down the 16 Days of Voice Values!

The consummate hostess, your high-Community value friend is happiest in the center of a crowd of her own creation. She loves fostering togetherness, and your gift for her should help her bring people together.

Think about activities that can be enjoyed as a group or ways to help her host her next soirée — and bonus points if the dinner party is served family style. If you prefer the gift of an experience, try a group outing — multiple tickets to a show or one of those wine-and-painting nights for her and her closest friends. Your high-Community friend loves to feel like she’s part of something, whether that’s a gathering of friends or a cause she can share. If there’s a chance to get the whole gang together, she’ll be there.

Cranium Wow Game

A great party game can really make a gathering, and Cranium has been a favorite with my family for years, with categories that play to each person’s personal strengths. Of course, there are near endless options in this area. If your high-Community friend has a bit of Audacity in the mix, you might try Cards Against Humanity. Legacy? Try a collector’s edition of a classic favorite like Clue, Scrabble, or Monopoly.

 

 

 

Voyager Tote

Because your high-Community friend feels so connected with the world, they’ll love the idea of doing something that makes an impact. This classic tote provides 35 school meals for children all around the world, and the bold logo will remind the recipient that she’s part of something new — and give her a chance to talk up the cause to anyone who notices her bag.

 

DIY Library Kit

When someone with a high Community value finds something they love, their first thought is to share it with their friends. Unfortunately, that tends to translate to a lot of lost and unreturned books. You can help them out with this fun and nostalgic library kit — and then, next time, try not to miss your due date.

 

 

 

In the Company of Women book

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road, but this gorgeous book is a reminder that you aren’t alone, with inspiration and advice from over 100 women makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Women can do amazing things in the business world. This is a community we’re proud to be part of!

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