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Table 2

Mechanism, developmental outcomes and exemplar quotes

Mechanism	Developmental outcomes	Description	Curriculum activity	Exemplar quote
Translating Personal Talents into Leadership Assets	Authentic Self & Self-Awareness	Reflection and confidence in strengths use	Talent mapping	“I wasn't sure I should be utilizing my strengths… not the case anymore.” (Alice)
Translating Personal Talents into Leadership Assets	Collaborative/Supportive Approaches	Strengths as tools for inclusive teams	Talent spotting	“Just being upfront that people need different things… creates a safe space.” (Megan)
Narrative Identity Construction	Acceptance and Validation	Reframed leadership capacity, reduced self-doubt	Strengths Brand Statement	“For the first time, I have the opposite of impostor syndrome.” (Crystal)
Narrative Identity Construction	Gender Dynamics	Challenged traditional (masculine) norms of leadership	Bring and Need	“Before strengths, I thought strong men were leaders.” (Jessica)
Power Reframing through Facilitated Dialogue	Empowering Self and Others	Strengths supported confidence and credibility	Session discussions/Shared experiences	“I feel like I can back up my decisions more confidently.” (Alice)
Power Reframing through Facilitated Dialogue	Shared/Distributed Power	Collective, relational power emphasized	Strengths activity on persuading others	“Power-with is the kind of power I'm interested in having.” (Crystal)

Mechanism	Developmental outcomes	Description	Curriculum activity	Exemplar quote
Translating Personal Talents into Leadership Assets	Authentic Self & Self-Awareness	Reflection and confidence in strengths use	Talent mapping	“I wasn't sure I should be utilizing my strengths… not the case anymore.” (Alice)
Translating Personal Talents into Leadership Assets	Collaborative/Supportive Approaches	Strengths as tools for inclusive teams	Talent spotting	“Just being upfront that people need different things… creates a safe space.” (Megan)
Narrative Identity Construction	Acceptance and Validation	Reframed leadership capacity, reduced self-doubt	Strengths Brand Statement	“For the first time, I have the opposite of impostor syndrome.” (Crystal)
Narrative Identity Construction	Gender Dynamics	Challenged traditional (masculine) norms of leadership	Bring and Need	“Before strengths, I thought strong men were leaders.” (Jessica)
Power Reframing through Facilitated Dialogue	Empowering Self and Others	Strengths supported confidence and credibility	Session discussions/Shared experiences	“I feel like I can back up my decisions more confidently.” (Alice)
Power Reframing through Facilitated Dialogue	Shared/Distributed Power	Collective, relational power emphasized	Strengths activity on persuading others	“Power-with is the kind of power I'm interested in having.” (Crystal)

Note(s): Participant names are pseudonyms. Quotes are shortened for table presentation; full quotations are presented in the text