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 •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.

What is your color? What Hue are you?

Personality Self-Inventory

Green – “Why?” Gold – “Be Prepared”

Blue – “How does that make you feel?”

Orange – “Just do it”

We will divide into our color groups!

In your Color Groups •Discuss your color group’s best traits ( a list of 10 things you can agree on)•Discuss your color group’s challenge areas. (a list of 10 things you can agree on)•Choose a spokesperson to share the top 3 of each.

Green •I SEEK KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING •I LIVE BY MY OWN STANDARDS •I NEED EXPLANATION AND ANSWERS •I VALUE INTELLIGENCE, INSIGHT, FAIRNESS, AND JUSTICE •I AM A NATURAL NON-CONFORMAST, A VISIONARY, A PROBLEM SOLVER • I AM CONCEPTUAL, I HAVE AN

INVESTIGATIVE MIND, I AM AN INDEPENDENT THINKER

• I DO THINGS THAT REQUIRE VISION, PROBLEM –SOLVING, STRATEGY, INGENUITY, DESIGN AND CHANGE

Gold •I FOLLOW THE RULES AND RESPECT AUTHORITY •I HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG IN LIFE •I NEED TO BE USEFUL AND TO BELONG •I VALUE HOME, FAMILY, AND TRADITION •I AM A NATURAL PERSERVER, A GOOD CITIZEN AND HELPFUL • I AM CONVENTIONAL, A PILLAR OF

STRENGTH, AND AM NATURALLY PARENTAL AND DUTIFUL

• I DO THINGS THAT REQUIRE ORGANIZATION, DEPENDABILITY, MANAGEMENT, AND DETAIL

• I AM SENSIBLE, AND THE BACKBONE OF ANY GROUP. I BELIEVE WORK COMES BEFORE PLAY

Blue •I FEEL UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC •I LOOK FOR MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE IN MY LIFE •I NEED TO CONTRIBUTE, TO ENCOURAGE, AND TO CARE •I VALUE INTEGRITY AND UNITY IN RELATIONSHIPS •I AM A NATURAL ROMANTIC, A POET, AND A NURTURER • I AM COMPASSIONATE. I AM ENCOURAGING

AND SUPPORTIVE. • I LIKE TO DO THINGS THAT REQUIRE

CARING, COUNSELING, NURTURING AND HARMONIZING.

• I AM ENTHUSIASTIC, IDEALISTIC, COMMUNICATIVE, AND SYMPATHETIC

Orange

•I ACT ON A MOMENT’S NOTICE •I CONSIDER LIFE A GAME, AS A ROLL OF THE DICE, HERE AND NOW •I NEED FUN, VARIETY,FREEDOM, STIMULATION, AND EXCITEMENT •I VALUE SKILL, RESOURCESFULNESS AND COURAGE •I AM A NATURAL TROUBLE-SHOOTER, A PERFORMER, A COMPETITOR AND BOUNCE BACK FROM DEFEAT• I AM COURAGIOUS, I AM GENEROUS,

CHARMING, AND IMPULSIVE• I LIKE TO DO THINGS THAT REQUIRE

VARIETY, RESULTS, AND PARTICIPATION. I OFTEN ENJOY USING TOOLS.

Percentages of Population by Leadership Style

•Green – 10% - 13 % •Orange – 12% - 33% •Blue – 12% - 25 % •Gold – 33% - 50%

12%

28%

18%

42%

Personality Styles

Green OrangeBlue Gold

How is this applicable to you?

•How we work with each other in this class•How we communicate with each other •Students that we will work with•Staff members/ colleagues /Principals•Parents of children

Have you ever… •Encountered that one person with whom you just couldn’t communicate? •Had days when you felt like you were speaking a foreign language and no one else could understand what you were saying? •Tried to communicate with a friend, with whom you normally communicate well, but couldn’t get them to see your side?

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

GREENSee Self •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

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

GOLD•Others See •Rigid •Controlling, bossy •Dull, boring •Stubborn, pigheaded •Opinionated •System-bound •Unimaginative •Limiting flexibility •Uptight •Sets own agenda •Rigid idea of time

•See Self •Stable •Providing security •Dependable •Firm •Always have a view •Efficient •Realistic •Decisive •Executive type •Good planner •Orderly, neat •Punctual, expect same

BLUEOthers See •Overemotional •Groveling, fawning, soft •Too trusting •Mushy •Hopelessly naïve •Too nice •Aloof •Smothering •Manipulative •Ignores policy, create chaos •Talks to much •Illogical, incomprehensive

•See Self

•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

ORANGE•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

•See Self

•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

Conversations: How do we communicate effectively???Greens: Tend to rely on the facts Ask many questions Say things only once Avoid small talk Argue both sides of any issue Worry that they are not being understood

Golds: Use clear and precise language Cut the small talk Want to keep the conversation in order Talk about responsibilities Focus on how efficient things are Want to follow an agenda or plan

Blues: Love to talk Tend to be direct Talk about how they feel Avoid issues that might end in conflict Ramble and get off the subject Pay attention to non-verbal communication

Oranges: Say just the right things Dominate what is being said Get right to the point Make decision quickly Create energy or excitement

Conclusions •Everyone has some of each color. •We each have our strengths and our weaknesses. •Try to play to each others strengths and consider how others approach ideas, projects, and communication. •Use this information to become a better communicator and team player.