True Colors Carol Strickland Fayetteville State University Carole Wilson UNC Wilmington Fayetteville Fort Bragg

Curious

Loyal

Fun

Calm

Smart

Helpful

Responsible

What is True Colors? Created by Don Lowry Refined version of Myers-Briggs Uses 4 basic colors to designate Personality type Behavioral styles Designed to decrease conflict Better understanding of yourself Better understanding of others

Why Bother? Discover the qualities of your personality Gain an awareness and appreciation of personality differences Learn to identify the strengths, values, joys, needs and stressors associated with each personality

A Personal Difference Financial Systems Department took the test together Better understanding of why others approached things differently “My way is not the only way” Reduced Frustration

Color Types Complete true colors questionnaire What is your true color?

Green Words Curious, deep, independent, factual complicated, Inventive, loner, clever, fair, level headed, skeptical, theoretical, expert, Non-conformist, technical, scientific, distant, bookish

Green Attributes “Should be able to”Standard setter Why?Can never know enough Idea peopleVisionary/futuristic PerfectionistPhilosophical and complex

Conflict With Green When frustrated:Succeeding with green: Refusal to complyBe aware of their curiosity about life Snobbish, put-down remarks, sarcasmGive things that challenge their problem solving abilities Refusal to communicate; the silent treatment Know that they are caring even though they may not show it Critical attitudes toward self and othersGive them time to process information

Green Reframing Others see green asWhat you need to understand is… Think they are superiorThey avoid things that they don’t excel at Don’t care about peopleMore focused on efficiency UnrealisticCreative and visionary Eccentric or weirdOriginal and unique

Blue-Words Attentive, warm, kind, spiritual, patient, Likable, poetic, genuine, devoted, caring, Compassionate, personal, sensitive, Artistic, romantic, accepting, idealistic, Perceptive, gentle, emotional

Blue Attributes MediatorsMotivate and encourage others OptimisticHas a kind word Cause orientedCooperative rather than competitive Sensitive to the needs of othersPassionate

Conflict With Blue When FrustratedSucceeding With Lying to save faceSpend quality time one on one Attention getting behaviorBe aware they are wearing their heart on their sleeve Yelling and screamingBe supportive, share your thoughts and feelings Passive resistancePraise their imagination and creativity

Blue Reframing Others see blue asWhat you need to understand is… Over emotionalCaring and compassionate Flaky and unrealisticIdealistic Hopelessly naiveSee potential in others Too touchy-feelyUnselfish

Gold-Words Stable, responsible, consistent, organized, Concerned, loyal, procedural, dependable, Firm, thorough, punctual, conservative, Structured, sensible, traditional, practical, Cooperative, protective, goal-oriented, orderly

Gold Attributes Loves to planPunctual and precise Believe in policy, procedures and rulesValue order and status quo Detail orientedService oriented Helpful and trustworthyDuty, loyalty

Conflict With Gold When FrustratedSucceeding With Complaining and self-pityRemember to be on time Anxiety and worryTry to be extra organized and efficient Malicious jugements about yourself or othersGenerous but like things returned Depression and fatigueDo what you say you will do

Gold Reframing Others See Gold AsWhat You Need to Understand RigidStable Stubborn and pigheadedFirm UnimaginativeRealistic OpinionatedAlways have a view on an issue

Orange-Words Active, adventurous, impulsive, fun-loving, flashy, bold, optimistic, tolerant, smooth, energetic, skillful, open, competitive, powerful, charming, generous, brave, flexible, exciting, daring

Orange Attributes Playful and spontaneousCreative and inventive Test the limitsNatural nonconformist Quick wittedWants immediate feedback Master negotiatorCharming and a risk taker

Conflict With Orange When Frustrated Building Relationships Rudeness and defianceBe active with them don’t slow them down Breaking rules intentionallyBe spontaneous and fun Acting out boisterouslyBe adventuresome and optimistic Physically aggressiveBe energetic and ready to go

Orange Reframing Others See Orange as What You Need to Understand IrresponsibleFun loving and enjoy life Not serious when they should beFlexible Disobeying rulesProblem-solver Doesn’t consider the past or futureFocused on the present

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