1. What are your TRUE COLORS?
Presented by Tracie Sweet, Program Facilitator
2012 Fall ReNEWal Conference

3. “I firmly believe many of the answers we are searching for rest in the minds and hearts of our students. Thus, the relationship we create with them is a critical component that separates good schools from mediocre schools.”
–Stephen Peters

4. “It’s beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.” -Anonymous

5. It’s TEST time! Let’s assess YOUR personality!

6. YOUR Color Personality
Characteristics of
YOUR Color Personality
Color personality groups
Create a list of personality characteristics

7. Characteristics
What drives you batty?

8. Blue is a color that has been shown to soothe the central nervous system. It fosters psychological contentment and physical tranquility. It can be said that when a person is feeling BLUE, they are experiencing emotional intensity and sensitivity to the dramas of life. The figure of speech referring to "True Blues" takes on the meaning of friendship, helpers, “there when you need them” individuals that will go the extra mile for others.

9. Words/Phrases that Characterize BLUE These are intuitive feeling people and above all, they must be authentic.
Compassionate
Purpose in life is to have a purpose in life
Strive to be in harmony with inner self
Making a difference in the world
Devoted to relationships
Spiritual
Romanticize their experiences
Interested in people watching
Sees possibilities in people
Cultivates potential in others
Emotional
Affectionate eternal commitment to love

10. What Others Think About BLUE
Over-emotional
Bleeding heart
Mushy
Flaky
Unrealistic
Hopelessly naïve
A pushover
Weak
Too “touchy-feely”
Just pathetic

11. Out of Self-Esteem Attention-getting behavior Lying to save face
Withdrawal
Fantasy, day-dreaming
Crying and depression
Passive resistance
Yelling and screaming

12. Praise the BLUE Person’s:
Unique contributions
Personal achievements
Personal characteristics
Honesty and sincerity
Energetic and enthusiastic manner
Contributions to the performance
of the group and the organization

13. Orange is a color often used to promote action, motivation, excitement
Orange is a color often used to promote action, motivation, excitement. Orange urges you to PAY ATTENTION - wake up and seize the moment, make quick decisions…take advantage of the immediate opportunity available right now! Orange encourages a playful atmosphere of activity and movement. Think of the flash of fire, shimmer of sparklers on the fourth of July or the flame of a match – hot, dazzling, Orange energy.

14. Words/Phrases that Characterize ORANGE These are sensory perceptive people and above all, they must be free to act.
Tests the limits
Free spirit
Great in a crisis
Needs variations
Loves tools
Boldness
Exciting
Light-hearted
Full of fun
Performer & entertainer
Waiting is psychological death
Do it now
Today is today
Only temporarily defeated
Spontaneous relationships
Clutter is acceptable
Generous
sharing

15. What Others Think About ORANGE
Irresponsible
Flaky
Wishy-washy
Not serious about serious matters
Spend too much time at things they’re good at or enjoy
Not seem interested in ideas
Unimaginative
Disobeys rules
Not trustworthy

16. Out of Self-Esteem Rudeness and defiance
Breaking the rules intentionally
Running away and dropping out
Use of stimulants
Acting out boisterously
Lying and cheating
Physical aggressiveness

17. Praise the ORANGE Person’s
Cleverness
Skill
Quickness
Spontaneity
Versatility
Quick and timely responses

18. Green is an expression of the logic - the system of existence and the abundance of this color in nature. Greens are concerned with the world's challenges, such as preserving the wisdom of mother earth for the future. Psychological research has shown the color Green to have a calming effect and many Greens demonstrate a composed demeanor using mind over emotion to orchestrate and solve the mysteries of life.

19. Words/Phrases that Characterize GREEN These are sensory judging people and above all, they must be of service.
Love of intelligence
Stores wisdom
Obsessed to learn
Can never know enough
Need for control
Sees the big picture
Must understand objects and events
Individualist
Believes things are obvious to all
Speculates on others’ motivations
Often too abstract for others
Often oblivious to others’ emotions
Thinks through relationships carefully

20. What Others Think About GREEN
“They think they are superior beings.”
Arrogant
Heartless
Don’t care about people
Ruthless
Unrealistic
Eccentric or weird
Poor dresser
Emotionally controlled
repressed

21. Out of Self-Esteem Indecisiveness Refusal to comply or cooperate
Extreme aloofness and withdrawal
Snobbish, put down remarks, sarcasm
Refusal to communicate; the silent treatment
Perfectionism due to severe performance anxiety
Highly critical attitudes toward self or others

22. Praise the GREEN Person’s:
Competence
Quality of Work
Ingenuity
Analytic abilities
Clear, logical explanations in precise terms
Good ideas and capabilities

23. Gold is a color with numerous metaphors associated with it
Gold is a color with numerous metaphors associated with it. Think of the common phrase, “Good as Gold”. It represents value, stability and strength. The expression “Solid Gold work ethic” conjures up an image of someone who is very responsible... on time, organized, fulfills their obligations with stellar dependability, efficiency and thoroughness. The classic expression “sets the Gold standard” is also a suitable fit.

24. Words/Phrases that Characterize Gold These are sensory judging people and above all, they must be of service.
Useful
Not free loaders
Strong work ethic
Parental attitude
Compelled to be bound and obligated
Should be rules
Be prepared
List maker
Responsible
Organized
Detail oriented
Hates wasting time
Right and wrong
Commitments
Questions change
Traditional
Dependable
Punctual
Schedules
predictable

25. What Others Think About GOLD
Rigid
Controlling
Dull or boring
Stubborn-pigheaded
Opinionated
System-bound
Unimaginative
Uncreative

26. Out of Self-Esteem Complaining and self-pity Anxiety and worry
Depression and fatigue
Psychosomatic problems
Malicious judgments about self and others
Herd mentality exhibited in blindly following others
Authoritarianism and phobic reactions

27. Praise the GOLD Person’s:
Accomplishments
Accomplishments and sense of responsibility
Thoroughness
Contributions to the growth and development of the organization and its performances
Good ideas and capabilities

28. How will knowing your students’ personalities affect their learning?
Making Connections
How will knowing your students’ personalities affect their learning?