1. Workstyles

2. ORANGE (The Leader) We like …. Challenges / ambition
To decide and act quickly
To be in charge.
Relying on ourselves.
Being confident.
Having a highenergy level/ fast pace.
Stating our opinions.
Remaining focused on a problem until it is solved
Provides direction to the group.

3. ORANGE (The Leader) We have to be careful about…
Being too competitive.
Trying to do too many things at once.
criticizing others.
arguing unnecessarily.
Making decisions for others/being impatient.
Telling others what to do.
running people over to reach goals
Taking credit for other people’s work
We Value results!!!!!!!

4. ORANGE (The Leader) If your friend is orange, they will…
Give you Support
Talk to you “Straight” (tell you how it is).
Help you avoid failure with good planning.
Be a problem solver for you.
Be a good ally against others who are giving
you problems.
Cheer you up.
Support you to others to help you succeed.

5. ORANGE (The Leader) But they will also….
Embarrass when you least expect it.
compete with you and do things to make lose or
fail.
Use their influence to undermine your success.
Not speak to you or avoid you if you make them
Angry.
Grade your successes and show you why your
Successes are not as good as theirs.

6. Purple (The Organizer)
Things we do well....
Organize / Plan carefully.
Solve complicated problems.
Collect data / provide information
Give logical explanations.
Take things seriously
rarely make mistakes - accurate
Ask questions
Take care of details.

7. Purple (The Organizer)
Things we need to watch….
Being too detailed/ too serious/ too cautious
Wasting time trying to solve one problem.
Resisting new ideas (do not like change)
Liking perfection
criticizing others easily.
not trusting people.
Keeping feelings inside
Making things that seem simple more complicated
We Value Reasons!!!!!

8. Purple (The Organizer)
If your friend is blue, they will…
Listen to your ideas without rushing or judging
Help think of every possible solution to a problem
Give you lots of time/ patience
Help you get organized
Help you stay on track or on schedule
Will urge you to use caution and will help you to
realize consequences of your actions.

9. Purple (The Organizer)
But they will also…
Try to tell you your actions are wrong
Interrupt you to tell you their feelings even
Though you are the one with the problem
Tell everyone why they are mad at you
Show you all of your mistakes
Give you “grades” for your ideas
Make fun of your ideas
Will “get even” with you if they are mad at you

10. Yellow (The Creator) Our strengths are… Spontaneity/ taking risks
Creativity / good ideas.
Enthusiasm/ fun.
Attracting attention.
Thinking of creative solutions for problems.
Making friends easily.
Accepting new opportunities/ trying different things
influencing other people easily.
Being a good entertainer.

11. Yellow (The Creator) We need to work on…
Following through on projects.
Being more predictable.
Demanding too much attention.
Keeping promises.
Thinking through the consequence of their actions
Not getting bored easily.
Talking too much /being the class clown.
Concentrating on the project to be completed.
We value Rewards!!!!!

12. Yellow (The Creator) If your friend is yellow…
Tell you that you are the greatest.
applaud your efforts/ be your biggest fan.
Give you a great amount of encouragement
Think of exciting things to do.
Tell all of your other friends how wonderful you are
Introduce you to new and fun friends

13. Yellow (The Creator) But they will also… criticize you to others
Tell all of your secrets
Avoid you if you make them mad
Tell you things that are wrong with you.
Use their influence to limit your success
Treat you like a child
compete with you on their terms.

14. Green (The Nurturer) We are good at … listening
Comforting and consoling
Being patient
Forming strong, close relationships
being aware of other’s feelings
trusting of other people
Accepting suggestions
Being loyal to our friends
Being careful (not risk takers)
Helping people to get along

15. Green (The Nurturer) We need to … speak up Give our opinions
Stand our ground
Following through with things
Feel more confident
Stop reacting emotionally
Compete more / take a risk
We Value Relationships!!!!!!

16. Green (The Nurturer) If your friend is green, they will….
Be your friend
Always be there to listen to your problems
help you decide consequences of your actions
Help you think of alternatives to your problems
defend you against others
Make you feel better
introduce you to new friends
Encourage you to succeed

17. Green (The Nurturer) But they might also… Try to make you feel guilty
avoid you if you hurt their feelings
Try to make you not like your other friends
If they don’t like them
correct you often
Tell you your weaknesses
Might tell your friends what to “think of you” or
Sometimes they might tell your secrets