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TrueColorsExplained1.pptxTRUE Colors
Personality Test
Results and Explanation
BENEFITS OF KNOWING “STYLES”
Improves communications
Builds positive self-esteem for self and others
Creates more effective relationships
Appreciate and encourage diversity
Builds effective teams
Clarifies career direction through self-understanding
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INFLUENCES ON OUR BEHAVIOR
Gender roles
Age
Race
Religion
Socio-economics
Abilities
Nation
Region
THREE PEOPLE IN ONE
How we see ourselves…
How others see us…
Who we really are
TRUE COLORS SPECTRUM
Brightest color (highest score)…
Shaded with (second highest score)…
And (third highest score)…
With a pale (lowest score)…
Remember…
you have a spectrum of color
WHO IS LIKE ME?
(GENERAL RESULTS-- *AVERAGE*)
Orange 35-40%
Gold 35-40%
Green 12-15% (M 70%, F 30%)
Blue 12-15% (M 30%, F 70%)
FAMOUS PEOPLE BY COLOR
Orange
FDR - Michael Jordan - Marilyn Monroe - Elvis Presley - Ronald Reagan - Tom Cruise - Billy Graham - Henry Ford
Gold
George H Bush - Connie Chung - Walter Cronkite
FAMOUS PEOPLE BY COLOR
Blue
Julie Andrews - Princess Diana - Michael Jackson - Carl Jung - Richard Simmons - Mother Teresa - Oprah Winfrey - Bill Clinton
Green
Albert Einstein - Thomas Edison - Bill Gates - Abe Lincoln - Martin Luther King Jr. - Gandhi - Maya Angelou - Hillary Clinton
ORANGE SEES SELF AS:
Spontaneous
Fun-loving, enjoying life
Flexible
Adaptable
Carefree
Proficient, Capable
Hands-on person
Practical
Problem-solver
Quick witted
Confident
Good negotiator
Do many things at once
Eclectic
Can deal with chaos
Good in crisis
Curious, welcomes new ideas
Superior ability to discriminate among options, see shades of gray
GOLD SEES SELF AS…
Stable
Providing security
Dependable, responsible
Firm
Always having a view
Efficient
Realist
Decisive
Dignified, cultured
Generous
Executive type
Strong work ethic
Good planner
Orderly, neat
Good at sorting, weeding out
Organized
Punctual
Goal oriented
Seeking closure
GREEN SEES SELF AS…
Superior intellect
98% Right
Powerful
Creative
Visionary
Original
Eminently reasonable
Rational
Complex
Abstract thinker
Calm, not emotional
Under control
Precise, not repetitive
Able to find flaws
Objective
Seeking justice
Firm-minded
Able to reprimand
BLUE SEES SELF AS…
Warm
Compassionate
Romantic
Spiritual
Idealistic
Willing to work tirelessly for a cause
Unselfish
Empathetic
Affirming
Caretaker
Promoting growth, well-being
Relates current experiences to past experiences
Likes people
Sympathetic
Great communicator
ORANGE NEEDS…
Freedom
Flexible environment
Challenge
Humor
Independence
Spotlight
Stimulation
Excitement
Expression
Fun/Play
Variety
Applause
Support
Change
Results
Affirmation
GOLD NEEDS…
Stability
Order
To be productive
Organization
Expectations Met
Recognition
Consistency
Following of directions
Consistency
Loyalty
Respect
Rules
Procedures
Detailed information
Patterns
Completion of tasks
GREEN NEEDS…
High achievement
Mental challenges
Big picture
Strategic plans
Competence
Facts
Autonomy
Brevity in speech
Recognition for intelligence
Global concepts
Time to process
Being in charge
Time for reflection
BLUE NEEDS…
Understanding
Physical touch
Inspiration
Warmth
Intimacy
Compassion
Romance
Harmony
Affection
Empathy
Sensuality
Approval
Nurturing
Recognition
ORANGE IS STRESSED BY…
Too much responsibility
Rules & regulations
Being stuck at a desk
Abstract concepts
Reading manuals
Imposed structure
Personal criticism
Following detailed directions
Routine
Deadlines
Inactivity
Lack of fun
Lack of variety
Repetition
GOLD IS STRESSED BY…
Incomplete Tasks
Disorganization
Irresponsibility
Changing details
Lack of direction
Ambiguous tasks
Broken promises
Waste
Non-conformity
Lack of structure
Haphazard attitude
Too many things going on at once
People who don’t follow through
GREEN IS STRESSED BY…
Not being in charge
Lack of independence
Subjective judgment
Emotional displays
Elaborate use of adjectives
Incompetence
Small talk
Routine
Social functions
Lack of recognition of their ability
BLUE IS STRESSED BY…
Broken promises
Too much negative
Not being involved
Lack of social contact
Too much conformity
Clock watching
Being compared to others
Conflict
Lying
Rejection
Insincerity
Completing paperwork as priority
Placing the “system” before people
OTHERS MAY SEE ORANGE AS…
Irresponsible
Flaky
Goofs off too much
Disobeys rules
Manipulative
Scattered
Not serious
Not able to stay on task
Scattered
Cluttered
Uncontrollable
Resists closure or decisions
Indecisive
Obnoxious
Not to be trusted
OTHERS MAY SEE GOLD AS…
Rigid
Controlling
Dull, boring
Stubborn
Opinionated
Unimaginative
Judgmental
Bossy, controlling
Uptight
Predictable
Autocratic
System-bound
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OTHERS MAY SEE GREEN AS…
Intellectual snob
Arrogant
Heartless
Doesn’t care about people
Ruthless
Unrealistic
Eccentric, weird
Emotionally controlled
Cool, aloof, unfeeling
Afraid to open up
Critical, fault finding
Devaluing relational aspects
Lacking mercy, unfair
Unappreciative of others
Stingy with praise
OTHERS MAY SEE BLUE AS…
Overly emotional
Bleeding Heart
Mushy
Hopelessly naïve
Too tender hearted
Easily duped
Too Touchy-Feely
Too nice
Too Trusting
Smothering
Stuck in the past
Groveling
Fawning
Soft
Talks too much
Pushover
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