This is a Color Personality Test Powerpoint by Annie Stone Information and Ideas taken from the book Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin

This is just for fun and it may help you learn a little more about yourself and the environment that best suits you as you work. Also, it may help you learn a little more about what you can expect from your classmates in terms of the way they communicate and which tasks for yearbook would interest them and in in some cases offer the most success.

You will need a sheet of paper that is lettered down the side: a. b. c. d. etc… down to z. Then aa. bb. cc. down to jj

Up on the screen there will be a series of four words Up on the screen there will be a series of four words. You need to number them from 4 down to 1 in order of most like you to least like you, with 4 being the most like you. We will be doing multiple series of four word slides and you will continue down your letters all the way to “jj.” An Example…

EXAMPLE: a. Smart b. Sexy c. Sassy d. Stressed For letters a, b, c, and d you would put 4 next to the word that best describes you and 3 next to the word that next best describes you and so on…

Just in case you were wondering… 4 (Smart) 2 (Sexy) 3 (Sassy) 1 (Stressed)

We are ready to begin. Remember, there are no “right” answers. Answer honestly and choose the word that most describes yourself. 4= Most like you, 1= Least like you

a. Enthusiastic b. Analytical c. Witty d. Loyal

e. Dependable f. Charming g. Inventive h. Sympathetic

Prepared j. Conceptual k. Personal l. Spontaneous

Thorough Impulsive Calm Compassionate

Logical Organized Optimistic Sincere

u. Trouble shooter v. Non-conformist w. Romantic x. Helpful

y. Imagining z. Supervising aa. Negotiating bb. Inventing

cc. Risk Taker dd. Problem Solver ee. Contributor ff. Motivator

gg. Intuitive hh. Conscientious ii. Carefree jj. Intellectual

Please put a circle around this series of letters: You have completed the test and it’s time to tabulate the results. Please put a circle around this series of letters: a, h, k, p, t, w, y, ff and gg These are the BLUE letters.

Now, put a check mark by this series of letters: b, g, j, o, q, v, bb, dd, and jj These are the GREEN letters

Now, put a star * by this series of letters: c, f, l, n, s, u, aa, cc, ii These are the ORANGE letters

Now, put an addition sign + by this series of letters: d, e, i, m, r, x, z, ee, and hh These are the GOLD letters

Green: 30 + Gold: 24 Blue: 22 * Orange: 14 Example: Tally up each group of letters put your colors in order with the most prominent color coming first. Example: Green: 30 + Gold: 24 Blue: 22 * Orange: 14

Let’s talk a little about each color’s strengths and then how people in different color categories may view the other colors. Think of this scenario: Deadline approaching…how will different colors react?

Blues See Themselves as: Caring Romantic Spiritual Having Faith Nice Flexible Caretaker Pleasant, Not Pushy Polite Willing to Work Tirelessly for a Cause Great Communicator Genuinely Interested in the Welfare of Others

BLUE Strengths: Enthusiastic Imaginative Creative Accepting Inspired May be drawn to art, music or drama Cause Oriented True Romantic Needs to be unique Cooperative People Oriented Accepting Communicates Well Mentor Motivating Optimistic Supportive Good Trainer Empathetic Friendly

Others may see BLUE as: Too Tenderhearted Wishy-Washy Smothering Manipulative Groveling Bleeding Heart Talk too much Nosy Mushy Over Emotional

Ways to work best with Blues Maintain a pleasant environment Point out how others will benefit Grant Opportunities for Personal Growth Give Individual Attention Blues Need: Acceptance, empathy, harmony, self-expression, affection, to contribute, understanding, and validation Blues Need to Be: authentic, dramatic, nurturing, personal Blues Value: Teamwork, Sensitivity, Sincerity, Tolerance, Trust, Kindness

GREEN Strengths Problem Solver Very Complex Standard Setter Confident Cool, Calm and Collected Intellectual Work is Play and Play is Work Independent Likes Private Time Driven by Competence Confident Analytical Designer Inventive Reasoning Skills Technical know-how Thinker Perfectionist Logical

Greens See Themselves as: Knowledgeable 98% Right Expedient Visionary Innovative Rational Deep Thinkers Able to Find Flaws Independent Witty Fair Assume Things Will Be Done Well

Others may see GREEN as: Intellectual Snobs Arrogant Heartless Unrealistic Eccentric, Weird Unfeeling Anti-Social Cool, Aloof Sarcastic Critical Lacking Mercy Unappreciative

Ways to work best with Green’s Honor their need for privacy Understand their necessity to question your knowledge and facts Realize they too have feelings Appreciate their varied interests Green’s Need: intellectual stimulation, autonomy, challenge, to question, time to ponder, information, competence, privacy, innovation, objectivity Green’s Need to Be: competent, well-informed, emotionally composed, recognized for their ideas, innovative Green’s Value: expertise, intellectual achievement, knowledge, logic, technology, accuracy, ingenuity, strategy, self-sufficiency, improvement

GOLD Strengths: Prepared Loves to Plan Detail Oriented Contributing Punctual Strong Sense of Duty Belief in Policies Values Family Traditions Conscientious Conservative and Stable Well Organized Contributing Family Belonging Caretaking Follow Directions Handle Detail Securing Supervising

Gold’s See Themselves as: Stable Providing Security Dependable Firm Knows What’s Best Efficient Realistic Appropriate Executive Type Responsible Punctual Goal Oriented

Others may see GOLD as: Inflexible Restricted Stubborn Boring Self Righteous System Bound Unimaginative Judgmental Bossy Uptight Married to Task Rigid Idea of Time

Ways to work best with Gold’s Count on Them Appeal to their Strong Sense of Right and Wrong Be Mindful in Your Use of Resources Show How Much you Value Their Efforts Gold’s Need: consistency, reliability, timelines, structure, clear expectations, responsibility, respect, rules & standards, organization, closure Gold’s Need to Be: appropriate, appreciated, aware of who is in control, clear on requirements, responsible Gold’s Value: commitment, security, professionalism, etiquette, duty, loyalty, honesty, membership, time & resources, tradition

ORANGE Strengths: Energetic Desires Change Playful Master Negotiator Natural Entertainer Pushes Boundaries Accepts Challenges Impulsive Spontaneous Risk Taker Trouble-Shooting Welcomes New Ideas Appreciates Immediate Feedback Likes little structure Self-Confident Able to take Charge Carefree Deals with Chaos Determination Direct Communicator Doing many things at Once Hands-On Keeps options open

Oranges See Themselves as: Straightforward Easy-Going Enjoying the Process Now-Oriented Productive Freedom Good Negotiator Mover and Shaker Multitasker Spontaneous Friendly Succeeding Flexible

Others may see Orange as: Rude Irresponsible Not Serioius Selfish or Self-Centered Ignoring the Rules Manipulative Impatient Easily Distracted Unprepared Flirtatious Taking Advantage of Others Flaky

Ways to work best with Orange’s Expect some Spice Understand their impulse to take each moment as it comes Allow them to show off their skills without condemning them for their process Avoid slowing them down when they are on a quest Orange’s Need: action and activity, freedom, flexibility, make an impact, attention, adrenaline rush, variety, physical contact, fun & play, competition Orange’s Need to Be: appreciated, doing, resourceful, given options, recognized for their skillfulness Orange’s Value: adventure, forthrightness, options, experience, flair, spontaneity, productivity, opportunity, winning, expediency

Remember, a little insight can help you understand the actions of others. Pay attention to the needs of others, through the eyes of others, not only your own. One of the greatest benefits of knowing True Colors is the validation you get from your own style.

This Powerpoint was made from the ideas and writings in the book Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin. This is in no way my own ideas or thoughts. I saw a similar powerpoint presentation at a yearbook workshop and so I bought the aforementioned book and created this survey. I did this in hopes that my students would learn about their peers’ personality profiles and how to best work with those involved in making the yearbook.