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True Colors

True Colors . True Colors is an inventory designed to help you better understand yourself and others. True Colors is an activity used to promote individual differences. True Colors is a self-awareness activity enabling individuals to become aware of personality styles.

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True Colors

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  1. True Colors • True Colors is an inventory designed to help you better understand yourself and others. • True Colors is an activity used to promote individual differences. • True Colors is a self-awareness activity enabling individuals to become aware of personality styles. • True Colors is a team builder helping members to understand the preferred styles of their colleagues. True Colors International - www.true-colors.com

  2. True Colors • Each color is reflective of your personality. • You will identify a primary and a secondary color. These are your preferred styles. • The colors you do not choose will have some characteristics that are representative of you; however, it is not your preferred style. • True colors is valuable for improving your effectiveness in working with others.

  3. Consider This: • Each person approaches projects and conversations differently. • Most people approach professional life differently than personal life. • Sometimes, understanding how you may be perceived can help you understand how to better communicate.

  4. Green See Self Others See Intellectual snob Arrogant Afraid to open up Unappreciative, stingy with praise Doesn’t consider people in plans Critical, fault-finding Cool, aloof, unfeeling Eccentric, weird • Superior intellect • 98% right • Tough-minded • Efficient, powerful • Original and unique • Rational • Great planner • Calm not emotional • Precise not repetitive • Under control • Able to find flaws objectively • Holding firm to policy

  5. Gold See Self Others See Rigid Controlling, bossy Dull, boring Stubborn, pigheaded Opinionated System-bound Unimaginative Limiting flexibility Uptight Sets own agenda Rigid idea of time • Stable • Providing security • Dependable • Firm • Always have a view • Efficient • Realistic • Decisive • Executive type • Good planner • Orderly, neat • Punctual, expect same

  6. Blue See Self Others See Overemotional Groveling, fawning, soft Too trusting Mushy Hopelessly naïve Too nice Aloof Smothering Manipulative Ignores policy, create chaos Talks too much Illogical, incomprehensive • Warm, caring, compassionate • Likes to please people • Trusting • Romantic • Spiritual • Creative • Idealistic • People person • Willing to work tirelessly for a cause • Unselfish • Empathetic • Wanting harmony

  7. Orange See Self Others See Irresponsible Flaky Wish-washy Not serious Spends time on things they enjoy Not interested in ideas Disobey rules Manipulative, not to be trusted Not able to stay on task Cluttered Indecisive • Fun loving, enjoys life • Spontaneous • Flexible, adaptable • Carefree • Proficient, capable • Hands on person • Practical • Problem solver • Good negotiator • Here and now person • Does many things at once • Eclectic

  8. Excellent Problem SolversRelate to GREEN by being objective and logical.  Listen and be open to new ideas.  Value their abstract thinking. Famous people include: • Carl Jung • John DeLorean • Socrates • Moses • Frank Lloyd Wright • Benjamin Franklin • Thomas Edison • Douglas MacArthur • Sherlock Holmes • Dwight Eisenhower • Eleanor Roosevelt • Madame Curie

  9. Natural LeadersRelate to GOLD by being dependable, responsible, direct, decisive organized and punctual. Famous people include: • Henry Ford • Harry Truman • Joan Rivers • George Washington • Florence Nightingale • Gerald Ford • Mr. Rogers • Nancy Reagan • Johnny Carson • Joe Friday • Queen Victoria

  10. Excellent Relationship BuildersRelate to BLUE by connecting personally and listening attentively.  Be honest and sincere. Mother Teresa Ghandi Mozart Pope John XXII Oprah Winfrey Sigmund Freud Jimmy Carter Martin Luther King, Jr. Julius Ceasar Beverly Sills Brigham Young Mohammed Ali President Clinton Thomas Jefferson

  11. Natural NegotiatorsRelate to ORANGE by being spontaneous, playful and humorous. Provide variety and alternatives – keep things exciting. Famous People Lee Iacocca Amelia Earhart JFK George Patton FDR Oliver North Teddy Roosevelt Lucille Ball James Dean Winston Churchill John Wayne St. Francis of Assisi Ernest Hemmingway

  12. True Colors: ConversationsIn order to speak to ain a way they will understand you should …

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