1. + True Colors #ACUI2015 @mynameisfrogg

2. + Introduction Why are you doing True Colors? What it IS and what it ISN’T? How can you use it?

3. + History 400 BCHippocrates: 4 Temperaments 1920sCarl Jung: 4 Psychological Types 1950sMyers-Briggs: 16 Personality Types 1978Don Lowry: 4 Colors It may not be a hard science, but it works!

4. + What are my colors?

5. + Blue Attributes Mediators Optimistic Caretakers Passionate Peacemakers True romantics Cause-oriented Need to feel special Always has a kind word Enjoys symbols of romance Strong sense of spirituality Sensitive to the needs of others Peace, harmony, relationships Motivate and encourage others Cooperative rather than competitive

6. + Gold Attributes “Be prepared” Loves to plan Detail-oriented Values family traditions Helpful and trustworthy Conservative and stable Analytical Rarely breaks the speed limit Strives for a sense of security Punctual, predictable, precise Values order and the status quo Dutiful, loyal, useful, responsible “Right way to do something” Strong belief in policies, procedures and rules Most comfortable in a formal environment

7. + Orange Attributes Playful Energetic Charming Risk-taker “Just do it” Test limits Master negotiator Creative Natural entertainer High need for mobility Visual/kinesthetic Pushes the boundaries Thrives on competition Likes tangible rewards Appreciates immediate feedback Most productive in informal environments Nonconformist Impulsive Spontaneous Needs mobility

8. + Green Attributes “WHY?” “Should be able to” Intellectual Theoretical Idea people Philosophical Very complex Perfectionists Standard setters Visionaries, futurists Can never know enough Calm, cool and collected Work is play-play is work Often not in the mainstream Abstract, conceptual, global Need for independence and private time Explores all facts before making a decision Approaches personal relationships in a logical manner

9. + VACATION!

10. + A Colorful Line-up

11. + Brightening Activity GOAL: Better understand yourself Process Break in to brightest color groups Strengths, joys, values and needs Stressors and frustrations Strategies for working with you

12. + Reframing Blue Very emotional Overly sensitive Mushy Too tender-hearted Easily persuaded Too nice Too trusting Smothering Too soft, too giving Weak Talks too much Having feelings Compassionate Romantic Idealistic Empathetic Caring Seeing the best in others Great communicators Nurturing Liking to please people Wanting harmony

13. + Reframing Gold Rigid, inflexible Controlling, bossy Too serious Resistant to change Opinionated System-bound Lacking imagination Judgmental Boring Uptight Predictable Consistent Providing structure Goal-oriented Firm or traditional Knowing right from wrong Loyal to organization Realistic Decisive, seeking closure Dependable Having leadership ability Following routine

14. + Reframing Orange Goofing off too much Manipulative Untrustworthy Unable to stay on task Scattered Unnecessary risks Resisting closure Obnoxious Immature Self-centered Flexible, easy going Having a playful attitude Exploring new possibilities Clever, good negotiator Open to change Having many interests Able to do many things Adventurous, courageous Valuing freedom Bold, assertive Fun loving! Enjoying life!

15. + Reframing Green Arrogant, know it all Cold, hard Insensitive Head in the clouds, absent-minded Cool, aloof, unfeeling Afraid to open up Critical, fault finding Lacking compassion Unappreciative of others Intellectually demanding Argumentative Confident Mentally tough, strong Logical, rational Visionary, inventive Self-controlled Enjoying one’s own company Good at analysis Objective Having ability to reprimand Having high expectations Knowledgeable

16. + True Colors Closure How can you use True Colors With your peers In an academic environment In the work place

17. + Thank you & Let’s Connect! Elisa Ramos, M. Ed. Assistant Director, Student Activities The University of Texas at Austin ramos@austin.utexas.edu @mynameisfrogg