What are your TRUE COLORS?

Presented by Tracie Sweet, Program Facilitator2012 Fall ReNEWal Conference

“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

“It’s beauty that captures your

attention; personality which

captures your heart.” -Anonymous

It’s TEST time! Let’s assess

YOUR personality!

•Color personality groups

•Create a list of personality characteristics

Characteristics

What drives you batty?

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.

Words/Phrases that Characterize BLUEThese 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

What Others Think About BLUE

• Over-emotional• Bleeding heart• Mushy• Flaky• Unrealistic• Hopelessly naïve • A pushover• Weak• Too “touchy-feely”• Just pathetic

Out of Self-Esteem

• Attention-getting behavior• Lying to save face• Withdrawal• Fantasy, day-dreaming• Crying and depression• Passive resistance• Yelling and screaming

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

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.

Words/Phrases that Characterize ORANGEThese 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

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

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

Praise the ORANGE Person’s

• Cleverness• Skill• Quickness• Spontaneity• Versatility• Quick and timely responses

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.

Words/Phrases that Characterize GREENThese 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

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

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

Praise the GREEN Person’s:

• Competence• Quality of Work• Ingenuity• Analytic abilities• Clear, logical explanations in

precise terms• Good ideas and capabilities

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.

Words/Phrases that Characterize GoldThese 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

What Others Think About GOLD

• Rigid• Controlling• Dull or boring• Stubborn-pigheaded• Opinionated• System-bound• Unimaginative• Uncreative

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

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

How will knowing your students’ personalities affect their learning?