True Colors

1. True Colors

2. What is True Colors? True colors is a temperament theory that attempts to explain human differences You have personality traits that make you unique and special, but like most people, you may not know what they are. It is time to discover for yourself the special traits within you – your personal seeds of opportunity.

3. Are you curious about your own unique personality style? Is there someone in your life you would like to understand or get along with better? Would you like to find out how others see you?

4. Can You Describe Yourself? • In this exercise, there are word groupings or descriptions that are placed across the page. There are three words in each grouping to give you a better idea of the personality trait. • Please read, and also score the groupings going across the page. You will be required to evaluate yourself, and then place your scoring of the descriptions according to how your personality relate to those words.

5. You must score each box: 4, 3, 2, or 1, you can not have two numbers the same. Choose one grouping of words that describe you the best, and score it, with a 4. Then choose the next with a 3, the next with 2 and finally the least like you with a 1.

6. What Have You Discovered? Gold Green Orange Blue

7. Your Hidden Talents You have now discovered your True Colors profile. Your first color represents your strengths – what you do well. It is the one you connect with the most for several reasons. It represents your core personality preferences and the behavior that comes naturally to you.The color card gives you clues about what you should be doing the majority of your time at work or at home.

8. Fourth color characteristics suggest areas where you will encounter many of your challenges and difficulties at work, at home and in relationships. Fourth Card Represents Your Weaknesses What you do not do well.

9. The combination of your first two colors will have a big impact on your career decisions. You must stay true to our natural strengths and never lose sight of what you do best, but you can draw on the skills of the other colors because most of their behavior is expressed in those two colors.

10. Blue represents calm. Contemplation of this color pacifies the central nervous system. Of all the people in the world, Blues are the most loving, nurturing and supportive. Blues possess extraordinary people skills. They have a tremendous amount of Emotional Intelligence – handle relationships smoothly. Greatest gifts is the phenomenal ability to love another person unconditionally. Blue

11. Green Green expresses itself psychologically as human will in operation: as persistence and determination. Green is an expression of firmness and consistency. Its strength can lead to a resistance to change if it is not proven that the change will work or is warranted. Those with Green as a Primary Color value their intellect and capabilities above all else. Comfort in these areas creates a sense of personal security and self-esteem.

12. Orange Orange represents energy, consuming physiological potency, power, and strength. Orange is the expression of vital force, of nervous and glandular activity. Thus, it has the meaning of desire and all forms of appetite and craving. Those with Orange as a Primary Color feel the will to achieve results, to win, to be successful. They desire all things that offer intense living and full experience.

13. Gold Gold is the body's natural perceptions. It represents a need to be responsible, to fulfill duties and obligations, to organize and structure our life and that of others. Those with Gold as a Primary Color value being practical and sensible. They believe that people should earn their way in life through work and service to others.

14. The Blue Personality

15. Blue represents loyalty and a sense of belonging. When Blues speak, they often communicate from their hearts rather than their heads.Because Blues tend to take everything personally, they must be careful to let their sensitivity cause them unnecessary anguish. To Love and Be Loved

16. Have a hard time saying ‘no’. They agree to take on too many responsibilities. React to their own problems by becoming overly involved in helping others. Greatest fears is to become alone or unloved – indulge in overeating when unhappy. They give love so freely that they usually have an abundance of friends and family members who love them. A Blues highest most magnificent ideal is to make a difference in the world by improving the lives of other people. Personal growth is a primary mission in their own lives as well

17. The Green Personality

18. Knowledge is Power Greens are the exceptionally deep and brilliant thinkers of the world. When describing Greens, others typically use words like ‘intelligent’, ‘clever’, ‘wise’ and ‘witty’. Greens represent a small percentage of the population (10%). Greens don’t like hanging out at parties or any social gatherings – mundane conversations and small talk are extremely boring to Greens. They prefer intellectually stimulating environments with likeminded people. They are not snobs – they just don’t like participating in anything they aren’t good at. As perfectionists, Greens have a strong need to be competent at any endeavor they deem important. They will invest time and energy in doing something right or not at all. Typically they score higher on IQ exams than others.

19. Greens have such an astonishingly broad base of information that they usually know something about almost any subject. To Greens, ignorance is a curse. To be ignorant is to be uninformed, and to be uninformed is to be stupid. Their language is precise and focused.Opposition does not intimidate them. Unlike Blues, who will avoid arguments, Greens think of them as a challenge, which makes them good debaters and negotiators. Their tremendous curiosity drives them to want to have a thorough understanding of something they are interested in.

20. The Orange Personality

21. Where’s the Action? Orange generates an impulse toward active doing: sport, struggle, competition and enterprising productivity. In temporal terms, Orange is the present. Without the magnificent, upbeat, light-hearted personality of the Orange, the rest of us would probably forget how to have fun.

22. They are the center of attention, extroverted with little modesty, although some are laid back and quiet. Oranges’ attitude is “Live for today, for tomorrow is not promised”.Difficult to save, store or prepare. Their behavior can appear childlike – not childish, but full of spontaneity and action (Peter Pans who never grew up). Plunging into love affairs is easy, but marriage is another story.Oranges can be exciting and romantic lovers who will wine and dine their partners. Traveling appeals to Oranges because they love the change of environment. They are good at remembering details, but they have a habit of forgetting more mundane things like their belongings – common to lose their keys, wallets, jackets, sunglasses. Oranges don’t hang onto hurt or anger – someone who is easily offended may find it difficult to be around Oranges. Oranges are kind and generous to the people they care about – it’s a good idea to be generous when you give them gifts.

23. The Gold Personality

24. Plan It Everyone knows someone who is a Gold, because Golds represent half the population.If you want something done, give it to a Gold. They are dependable and reliable and can be counted on to do what they say and be where they are supposed to be in a timely manner.

25. Punctuality is important to them. Being late is so stressful that some Golds say they would rather not go at all if it means being late.Organizing and keeping things neat and tidy are skills Golds have mastered. Proper behavior and doing things ‘the right way’ give them much pride. They find comfort of doing things in a familiar way – parking in the same spot. They tend to be perfectionists who pay attention to smal detail – if a word is misspelled, they will be the first to notice. Golds are cautious and methodical when it comes to making decision.Planning is important - not to plan is foolish. Frugality – bargain hunting is a necessary part of Golds’ lives

26. The Blue Man Is extremely kind and considerate, with a big heart, but if you’re looking for someone rich he may not be your man. Does not have the strong drive for power His work must have meaning His sense of motivation comes from his sense of service and making a contribution to others. When he falls in love, he like to wine and dine and shower his partner with lots of affection. He is a hopeless romantic, which some women may find smothering. Needs a lot of attention, continual need for reassurance As a father, he will be attentive to his children

27. The Green Man The Green man is ideal for a woman attracted to highly intelligent men who are ambitious about achieving their career goals. Many Green men end up being leaders in politics, education, business and the entertainment industry. Green men are attracted to women who are soft and feminine. The secret to keeping him interested is to give him freedom to pursue his goals. He will set high standards for his children

28. The Orange Man If a woman is looking for a romantic relationship that is full of fun and excitement, Mr. Orange could be the man for her; however he is non-committed. Freedom is a must for the Orange man. Quick to get involved in relationships, he is quick to get uninvolved. An eternal optimist, he never stops to worry about what happened yesterday or what could happen tomorrow. He doesn’t usually stop to analyze people or situations. Life is to be enjoyed. Orange man likes variety and stimulation, a woman must be prepared to be busy. As a father, he will probably treat his kids more like pals.

29. The Gold Man A woman who looks for the passion and excitement of a storybook romance would be better looking for another type of man – like a Blue. He may not show his love, but is devoted to his wife and family. His frugality probably will prevent him from showering his partner with excessive gifts. He will remember special dates and important things that matter to her. He can be stubborn – when he makes up his mind it’s over, it’s over.Great emphasis is placed on education.Discipline is equally important, and he will probably not spoil his children.

30. The Blue Woman She may be the one coordinating social events. Most find her incredibly approachable and likable. Her fashionable style makes her stand out in a crowd. Fabulous social butterfly – no one can carry out a social gathering quite like she can. She will be the first to compliment others. People feel so comfortable in her company. Her femininity and charm attract men like a magnet because she makes them feel safe and non-threatening. The one who wins her heart must be prepared for romance – she wants the dream of a perfect love.

31. The Green Woman The Green woman is the most self-sufficient and independent of all females, and she will insist on having her freedom. She will find it difficult to give up her career goals – home is seldom enough to satisfy all of her interests. Her partner will have to understand and appreciate her need not to feel restricted. Romancing her can be quite challenging – she prefers men who have it all, ambition, strength, good looks and intelligence. She has strong convictions, and others sometimes resent her because she is outspoken. As a wife and mother, she will perform her duties well, even the things she may not like – housework; she will find a housekeeper. She may tend to put her husband on a pedestal and expect him to be perfect.

32. The Orange Woman She stands out in a crowd because she is a friendly, charming conversationalist who has the ability to talk to anyone easily. She is independent – she has a life of her own. Loves to spend money. She loves food and fine wine. The man in her life needs to be loaded, because saving money is not in her cards. She will be more of a buddy to her children than other women because she knows how to play and have fun with them.

33. The Gold Woman Practical about everything; therefore a man who can provide financial security is important to her. She can be a social climber who prefers to be on top, with her mate bringing in the money while she takes care of the house. She takes seriously her role as mother. She’s a firm disciplinarian. Her house is always clean and orderly. She is fussy about her partner dressing neatly. Pays attention to tiny details – has high expectations of her mate.

34. Actor Career Counselor Educational Consultant English Teacher Family Lawyer Fashion Designer Fashion Editor Singer Fundraiser Marketing Communication Pediatrician Personal Coach School Counselor Journalist Tour Guide Travel Agent Career Choices Suited for Blues

35. Actor Advertising Artist Computer Consultant College Professor Debater Engineer Inventor Photographer Software Programmer Stockbroker Airplane Pilot Astronomer Chemist Graphic Artist Ghost Writer Technologist FBI Agent Career Choices Suited for Green

36. Actor Advertising Sales Representative Bartender Child Care Worker Carpenter Comedian Computer Operator Police Officer Radio Announcer Athlete Computer Service Technician Fashion Firefighter Flight Attendant Interior Designer Lifeguard Marketing Specialist Mechanical Engineer Musician Public Relations Career Choices Suited for Orange

37. Accountant Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper Computer Programmer Corporate Lawyer Court Reporter Economist Police Officer Teacher Public Administer Receptionist Financial Planner Special Events Planner Nurse Real Estate Agent Career Choices Suited for Gold

38. Remember that no matter what color your personality is, always be content with which personality you are so, REMEMBER to BE YOURSELF! We need to learn to honor every color; one color is not above another personality color.

39. The hope of this test is to teach us to communicate, and gives us the ability to honor all of the colors, by bringing people together with appreciation and understanding for one another, and not separation from misunderstanding and judgment. This is the challenge that we ALL face.