1. True Colours What are You?

2. True Colors Word Associations for Blue romantic, sensitive, nurturing, strong need for relationships, cultivate the potential in others, honest, authentic, peaceful

3. True Colors Word Associations for Gold traditional, organized, punctual, likes detail, loyal, responsible, value home and family, strong feeling of right and wrong----no gray!

4. True Colors Word Associations for Orange high energy, need for immediate action, hands-on, seeks competition, carefree, commands attention, adventuresome, spontaneous, fun-loving

5. True Colors Word Associations for Green problem-solvers, analytic, abstract thinkers, curious, complex, futuristic, strive for perfection, in harmony with the environment, needs freedom to explore new solutions

6. BLUE BLUE Whatever Blues decide to do with their lives, it must involve people! Caretaker Optimistic Passionate Enthusiastic Imaginative Cause oriented Peacemaker True romantic Need to be unique Cooperative rather than competitive Strong sense of spirituality People oriented

7. Blue Strengths Accepting Acting as a catalyst Communicating Cooperating Counseling Creating Guiding Imagination Intuition Leading Listening Mentoring Motivating Optimism Recruiting Speaking Supportiveness Teaching Tolerance Training

8. Communicating with the Blue When Blues listen, they focus on more than words. Your message will not get through fully to a Blue if a relationship is not first established. Blues don ’ t want to let anyone down, so we should be wary of overwhelming them. Blues may portray the opposite of what they are feeling. Blues get frustrated at the insincerity of the, “ Hey, how are you? ” ritual. Blues are saying right now, “ This is so cool! I love how this will help me relate to other people! ”

9. The World vs. Blue Creating STRESS for Blues… -Broken promises -Too much negative criticism -Deception -Not discussing what is occurring -Completing paperwork as a priority -Clock-watching -Conflict -Placing the “system” as a priority above people -Being constantly compared to others and not evaluated as an individual -Too much conformity without outlets for individual expression Succeeding with the Blues… -Spend quality time one-on-one with them -Be aware that they wear their heart on their sleeve -Listen to them as they listen to you -Be supportive -Share your thoughts and feelings -Praise their creativity

10. Good as Gold Prepared Loves to plan Detail-oriented Punctual Strong sense of duty Most comfortable with a structured environment Belief in policies Values traditions Conscientious Conservative and stable Well-organized Strong “ shoulds ” and “ should nots ”

11. Gold Strengths Accounting Belonging Caretaking Collecting data Contributing Coordinating Dispatching Family Following directions Guarding Handling detail Organizing Planning ahead Securing Supervising

12. Communicating with Golds Golds can come across as businesslike. In conversation, they want structure. “ Can we do it the way we have always done it? ” Golds listen for details. Golds are thinking right now, “ Slow down! I am still writing notes on Blues! ”

13. The World vs. Gold Creating stress for Golds… -Incomplete answers or ambiguous tasks -Disorganization -Too many things going on at one time -Waste -Non-conformity -Changing details -Haphazard attitude -Lack of structure/direction Succeeding with Golds… -Remember to be on time -Try to be extra efficient and organized -They are generous but like things to be returned -Do what you say you will do -Be dependable and loyal -Respect their need for security

14. Just do it! ORANGE Extroverted Orange: Tigger (everyone knows when he is around and very little stresses him out) Introverted Orange: Winnie the Pooh (goes with the flow and only major concern is HONEY!)

15. OUTRAGEOUS ORANGE Energetic Desires change Playful Master navigator Natural entertainer Pushes boundaries Accepts challenges Impulsive Spontaneous “Just do it!” Appreciates immediate feedback Most productive in non- structure environments

16. Orange Strengths Able to take charge Being the master of tools Carefree Dealing with chaos Determination Direct communicator Doing many things at once Eclectic, diverse, changing Going with the situation Hands-on Keeping options open Negotiating Proficient, capable Receptive to opportunities Risk-taking Trouble-shooting Welcomes new ideas

17. Communicating with Oranges Oranges are confident, loud, and casual “Now” oriented Oranges listen for entertainment, usefulness, and relevance They are constantly looking for opportunities They want forthright communication They are trying to accomplish a goal with all communication When talking to an Orange, encapsulate your information into bite-size pieces Give Oranges choices and ask for their suggestions

18. The World vs. Orange Creating Stress for Oranges… -Too much responsibility -Redundancy -Deadlines -Rules and regulations -Being stuck at a desk -“how to” directions -Too much attention to product and not enough to performance/results -Abstract concepts Succeeding with the Orange… -Be active and don’t slow them down! -Be spontaneous and fun -Compete in fun when appropriate -Be adventuresome and optimistic -Be energetic and ready to go!

19. Feelin’ Green Problem-solver “Why” mentality Very complex Standard-setter Cool, calm, collected Approaches interpersonal relationships in a logical manner Intellectual Work is play and play is work Need for independence and private time Driven by competence Perfectionist Analytical

20. Green Strengths Analyzing Conceptualizing Confidence Designing Determination Developing Diagnosing Intellectualization Inventing Mapping out Problem solving Reasoning Researching Technical know-how Thinking

21. Communicating with Greens Greens communicate for the purpose of gaining or sharing information. Their favorite line is, “And your point is?” Greens listen for information and want to know the purpose for that particular communication. Greens usually don’t show emotion. When talking to a Green, be prepared to defend your position! Greens are thinking now, “How will this help me with people, again? I don’t need help with people. Why would I?”

22. The World vs. Greens Creating stress for Greens… -Not being in charge -Lack of independence -Elaborate use of adjectives -Incompetence -Emotional displays -Lack of options -Inability to use or display knowledge -Small talk -Routine -Social functions Succeeding with Greens… -Be aware of their curiosity about life -Give things that challenge their problem-solving abilities -Respect their need for independence -Know that they are caring even though they may not show their feelings much -Respect their ideas

23. True Colors-Teachers Color GoldBlueGreenOrange Institution- oriented Student Centered Subject Centered Hands-on Has Structured Routine Uses imagination in teaching Logical presentation of material Dynamic, spontaneous teaching Firm Disciplinarian Involves students Reward intelligence Rewards innovation Matter-of- fact/ Predictable Comfortable room - but messy Credit given if justified Needs big picture- not details Step-by-step procedures Nurtures “whole” child Uses cause- effect approach Non traditional style

24. Student Reaction to Blue Teacher Gold StudentBlue StudentGreen StudentOrange Student Why talk about FEELINGS?? Love that I can talk about feelings… Why there is so many “groupie” activities? Wish the presentations would vary. Dislike all of the role-playing Enjoy being able to choose how we complete the lesson. I prefer individual projects or discussing ideas with the teacher. Special projects are nice if we didn’t have to tell how it FEELS. Never enough practical examples I feel bad that she has to follow all of those administrator rules. I dislike having to write everything down. Like that she is understanding when my work is late Like that I feel important I love working in groups. We do so many fun projects. The teacher is kind, but doesn’t know as much as I know about.. There is never enough time to discuss ideas. Please validated my work. I’m glad we don’t have to memorize. I wish we would talk about more subjects. Why isn’t there discipline in class?

25. Student Reaction to Gold Teacher Gold StudentBlue StudentGreen StudentOrange Student Loves the structure/rules. Uncomfortable with all the rules. Questions why there is only one right answer. Would like more variety. Enjoys memorization. Hate it when other students are made to feel bad. Feels okay in orderly environment. Hates example when operation already understood. Likes their straightforward tests. The red check marks make me feel so dumb. Dislikes that the logic/ reason for doing something is not shared. Finds classroom boring.. All work and no games! Likes that “facts” are rewarded. Why can’t we role- play some of the stories. Dislikes that you can’t deviate from teachers plan. Resists all of the structure--finds excuses to move Knows how to get the “A”. Work, work, work and more work. Would prefer more applications over “facts” Would like more hands-on.

26. Student Reaction to Green Teacher Gold StudentBlue StudentGreen StudentOrange Student Why can’t the expectations be clearer? I am uncomfortable having to defend my response. WOW--a teacher who knows so much and is willing to explain things. I wish our work could be more original. It’s hard to get an “A” if the answer is explained! Why should I track my grades. Isn’t that the teacher’s job? I’m finally rewarded for my prior knowledge. Sometimes my questions are ignored! The teacher is disorganized, but does seem to know the subject. I wish the teacher would be interested in me, not just the things we study. I love it that I can verbally tell the steps instead of having to write them down. I wish the assignments would be more practical. I like that there are high standards. Why are there so many correct answers? I always know why I got the grade I did. At least my ideas are accepted. I just wish it were more organized. Uncomfortable with all the rules I think we learn more by having to analyze. Being able to question is great!

27. Student Reaction to Orange Teacher Gold StudentBlue StudentGreen StudentOrange Student Hate the lack of structure/ organization. All the jumping around makes me uncomfortable. Questions why there is only one right answer It’s great that we get to “think out of the box.” Why can’t homework be collected regularly? I think I am liked, but the teacher never tells me. I wish we would stick to the subject, instead of jumping all around. All of the choices of projects really energizes me. Our lessons seem to jump all around. I like being about to be creative. I wish we could study it logically and orderly. Essay tests explain our thinking…not just list the facts. Why do we always need to “imagine”? I’m glad we don’t have to remember all of the details. I don’t think there ever is an outline for what we study. I like being able to think about the future, not the past. She does require us to think. I like hearing laughter in the class. It’s great that we get to support our answers. I have fun in this class.

28. True Colors-Leaders GREEN Color GoldBlueGreenOrange StabilizerNurturerVisionaryTrouble- Shooter AccountableOptimisticStrategicAction Centered Family/Home Values Values Relationships DesignerRisk-taker OrderlyCooperativeInventorFun LoyalSensitiveHigh Standards Likes variety Socially Responsible DemocraticAbstract thinker Flexible Needs to belong People Centered Values Intelligence Spontaneous