Which color are YOU BLUE Whatever Blues decide to do with their lives it must involve people Caretaker Optimistic Passionate Enthusiastic Imaginative Cause oriented Peacemaker True romantic ID: 297160
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True Colors
Which color are YOU??Slide2
BLUE
Whatever Blues decide to do with their lives, it must involve people!
Caretaker
OptimisticPassionateEnthusiasticImaginativeCause orientedPeacemaker
True romantic
Need to be unique
Cooperative rather than competitive
Strong sense of spirituality
People orientedSlide3
Blue Strengths
Accepting
Acting as a catalystCommunicatingCooperatingCounselingCreatingGuiding
Imagination
Intuition
Leading
ListeningMentoringMotivatingOptimismRecruitingSpeakingSupportivenessTeachingToleranceTraining Slide4
Communicating
with a Blue
When Blues listen, they focus on more than words. Your message will not get through fully to a Blue if a relationship is not first established. Blues don’t want to let anyone down, so we should be wary of overwhelming them. Blues may portray the opposite of what they are feeling.
Blues get frustrated at the insincerity of the, “Hey, how are you?” ritual.
Blues are saying right now, “This is so cool! I love how this will help me relate to other people!”Slide5
The World vs. Blue
Creating STRESS for Blues…
Broken promises
Too much negative criticismDeceptionNot discussing what is occurringCompleting paperwork as a priorityClock-watchingConflictPlacing the “system” as a priority above peopleBeing constantly compared to others and not evaluated as an individualToo much conformity without outlets for individual expression
Succeeding with the Blues…
Spend quality time one-on-one with them
Be aware that they wear their heart on their sleeve
Listen to them as they listen to youBe supportiveShare your thoughts and feelingsPraise their creativitySlide6
Good as
Gold
PreparedOrganizedLoves to planDetail-orientedPunctualStrong sense of dutyMost comfortable with a structured environmentBelief in policiesValues traditionsConscientious
Trustworthy
Conservative and stable
Well-organizedStrong “
shoulds” and “should nots”Slide7
Gold Strengths
Accounting-Finances
BelongingCaretakingCollecting dataContributingCoordinatingDispatchingFamily Following directionsGuardingHandling detailOrganizingPlanning aheadSecuring
Supervising
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Communicating with
Golds
Golds
can come across as businesslike.In conversation, they want structure.“Can we do it the way we have always done it?”Golds listen for details. Golds are thinking right now, “Slow down! I am still writing!”Golds
do not like change.Slide9
The World vs. Gold
Creating stress for
Golds
… Incomplete answers or ambiguous tasksDisorganizationToo many things going on at one timeWasteNon-conformityChanging details
Haphazard attitude
Lack of structure/direction
Succeeding with
Golds…Remember to be on timeTry to be extra efficient and organizedThey are generous but like things to be returnedDo what you say you will doBe dependable and loyalRespect their need for security Slide10
Just do it!
ORANGE
Extroverted Orange:
Like Tigger (everyone knows when he is around and very little stresses him out)Introverted Orange: Like Winnie the Pooh (goes with the flow and only major concern is HONEY!)Slide11
OUTRAGEOUS ORANGE
Energetic
Desires change
PlayfulMaster navigatorNatural entertainerPushes boundaries
Accepts challenges
Impulsive
Spontaneous
“Just do it!”Appreciates immediate feedbackMost productive in non-structured environments Slide12
Orange Strengths
Able to take charge
Being the master of tools
CarefreeDealing with chaosDeterminationDirect communicatorDoing many things at onceEclectic, diverse, changing Going with the situationHands-onKeeping options openNegotiating
Proficient, capable
Receptive to opportunities
Risk-takingTrouble-shooting
Welcomes new ideasSlide13
Communicating with Oranges
Oranges are confident, loud, and casual
“Now” oriented
Oranges listen for entertainment, usefulness, and relevanceThey are constantly looking for opportunitiesThey want forthright communicationThey are trying to accomplish a goal with all communicationWhen talking to an Orange, encapsulate your information into bite-size piecesGive Oranges choices and ask for their suggestionsSlide14
The World vs. Orange
Creating Stress for Oranges
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Too much responsibilityRedundancyDeadlinesRules and regulationsBeing stuck at a desk“how to” directionsToo much attention to product & not enough to performance/resultsAbstract conceptsSucceeding with the Orange…Be active and don’t slow them down!
Be spontaneous and fun
Compete in fun when appropriate
Be adventuresome and optimisticBe energetic and ready to go!Slide15
Feelin
’ Green
Problem-solver
“Why” mentalityVery complexStandard-setterCool, calm, collectedApproaches interpersonal relationships in a logical mannerFairness mattersIntellectualWork is play and play is workNeed for independence and private timeDriven by
competence
Perfectionist
AnalyticalSlide16
Green Strengths
Analyzing
ConceptualizingConfidenceDesigningDeterminationDevelopingDiagnosing IntellectualizationInventingMapping outProblem solvingReasoningResearching
Technical know-how
ThinkingSlide17
Communicating with Greens
Greens communicate for the purpose of gaining or sharing information.
Their favorite line is, “And your point is?”
Greens listen for information and want to know the purpose for that particular communication. Greens usually don’t show emotion. When talking to a Green, be prepared to defend your position! Greens are thinking now, “How will this help me with people, again? I don’t need help with people. Why would I?”Slide18
The World vs. Greens
Creating stress for Greens
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Not being in chargeLack of independenceElaborate use of adjectivesIncompetenceEmotional displaysLack of optionsInability to use or display knowledgeSmall talkBoring Routines
Social functions
Succeeding with Greens…
Be aware of their curiosity about life
Give things that challenge their problem-solving abilitiesRespect their need for independenceKnow that they are caring even though they may not show their feelings muchRespect their ideas Slide19
Why is this important?
“It’s easy to get the players. Getting them to play together, that’s the hard part” (Baseball legend Casey Stengel).
We must understand in order to be understood (Stephen Covey).Understanding yourself is the key to success.Slide20
Why True Colors?
“Color” watching is only one filter through which to view human behavior.
True colors should alter your interactions as you become more aware.
It helps you understand values, needs, and actions of others. True Colors is not supposed to provide you with one strategy for changing yourself or others but to help you understand more fully behaviors and people. Learning the True Color language and customs of others not only lowers tension and resistance levels, but it also demonstrates the utmost respect. It helps you build relationships and collaboration. Slide21
Some inspiration…
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
- Henry FordSlide22
References
Miscisin, M. (2005).
Showing our True Colors
. Sacramento: True Colors, Inc.
www.true-colors.com