This is a Color Personality Test

Powerpoint by Annie StoneInformation and Ideas taken from the book Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin

This is just for fun and it may help you learn a little more about yourself and the environment that best suits you as you work.

Also, it may help you learn a little more about what you can expect from your classmates in terms of the way they communicate and which tasks for yearbook would interest them and in in some cases offer the most success.

You will need a sheet of paper that is lettered down the side:a.b.c.d.etc…down toz. Thenaa.bb.cc. down to jj

Up on the screen there will be a series of four words. You need to number them from 4 down to 1 in order of most like you to least like you, with 4 being the most like you.

We will be doing multiple series of four word slides and you will continue down your letters all the way to “jj.”

An Example…

EXAMPLE:

a. Smartb. Sexyc. Sassyd. Stressed

For letters a, b, c, and d you would put 4 next to the word that best describes you and 3 next to the word that next best describes you and so on…

Just in case you were wondering…a.4 (Smart)b.2 (Sexy)c.3 (Sassy)d.1 (Stressed)

We are ready to begin. Remember, there are no “right” answers. Answer honestly and choose the word that most describes yourself.

4= Most like you, 1= Least like you

a. Enthusiastic b. Analytical c. Witty d. Loyal

e. Dependable f. Charming g. Inventive h. Sympathetic

i. Prepared j. Conceptual k. Personal l. Spontaneous

m.Thorough n. Impulsive o. Calm p. Compassionate

q. Logical r. Organized s. Optimistic t. Sincere

u. Trouble shooter v. Non-conformist w. Romantic x. Helpful

y. Imagining z. Supervising aa. Negotiating bb. Inventing

cc. Risk Taker dd. Problem Solver ee. Contributorff. Motivator

gg. Intuitivehh. Conscientious ii. Carefree jj. Intellectual

You have completed the test and it’s time to tabulate the results.

Please put a circle around this series of letters:

a, h, k, p, t, w, y, ff and gg These are the BLUE letters.

Now, put a check mark by this series of letters:

b, g, j, o, q, v, bb, dd, and jjThese are the GREEN letters

Now, put a star * by this series of letters:

c, f, l, n, s, u, aa, cc, iiThese are the ORANGE letters

Now, put an addition sign + by this series of letters:

d, e, i, m, r, x, z, ee, and hhThese are the GOLD letters

Tally up each group of letters put your colors in order with the most prominent color coming first.Example:

Green: 30+ Gold: 24 Blue: 22 * Orange: 14

Let’s talk a little about each color’s strengths and then how people in different color categories may view the other colors.

Think of this scenario: Deadline approaching…how will different colors react?

Blues See Themselves as:

CaringRomanticSpiritualHaving FaithNiceFlexibleCaretakerPleasant, Not PushyPolite

Willing to Work Tirelessly for a CauseGreat CommunicatorGenuinely Interested in the Welfare of Others

BLUE Strengths:

EnthusiasticImaginativeCreativeInspiredMay be drawn to art, music or dramaCause OrientedTrue RomanticNeeds to be uniqueCooperativePeople Oriented

AcceptingCommunicates WellMentorMotivatingOptimisticSupportiveGood TrainerEmpatheticFriendly

Others may see BLUE as:

Too TenderheartedWishy-WashySmotheringManipulativeGrovelingBleeding HeartTalk too muchNosyMushyOver Emotional

Ways to work best with Blues

Maintain a pleasant environmentPoint out how others will benefitGrant Opportunities for Personal GrowthGive Individual Attention

Blues Need: Acceptance, empathy, harmony, self-expression, affection, to contribute, understanding, and validation

Blues Need to Be: authentic, dramatic, nurturing, personal

Blues Value: Teamwork, Sensitivity, Sincerity, Tolerance, Trust, Kindness

GREEN Strengths

Problem SolverVery ComplexStandard SetterCool, Calm and CollectedIntellectualWork is Play and Play is WorkIndependent Likes Private TimeDriven by Competence

ConfidentAnalyticalDesignerInventiveReasoning SkillsTechnical know-howThinkerPerfectionistLogical

Greens See Themselves as:

Knowledgeable98% RightExpedientVisionaryInnovativeRationalDeep ThinkersAble to Find Flaws

IndependentWittyFairAssume Things Will Be Done Well

Others may see GREEN as:

Intellectual SnobsArrogantHeartlessUnrealisticEccentric, WeirdUnfeelingAnti-SocialCool, AloofSarcasticCriticalLacking MercyUnappreciative

Ways to work best with Green’s

Honor their need for privacyUnderstand their necessity to question your knowledge and factsRealize they too have feelingsAppreciate their varied interests

Green’s Need: intellectual stimulation, autonomy, challenge, to question, time to ponder, information, competence, privacy, innovation, objectivity

Green’s Need to Be: competent, well-informed, emotionally composed, recognized for their ideas, innovative

Green’s Value: expertise, intellectual achievement, knowledge, logic, technology, accuracy, ingenuity, strategy, self-sufficiency, improvement

GOLD Strengths:

PreparedLoves to PlanDetail OrientedPunctualStrong Sense of DutyBelief in PoliciesValues Family TraditionsConscientiousConservative and StableWell Organized

ContributingFamilyBelongingCaretakingFollow DirectionsHandle DetailSecuringSupervising

Gold’s See Themselves as:

StableProviding SecurityDependableFirmKnows What’s BestEfficientRealisticAppropriate

Executive TypeResponsiblePunctualGoal Oriented

Others may see GOLD as:

InflexibleRestrictedStubbornBoringSelf RighteousSystem BoundUnimaginativeJudgmentalBossyUptightMarried to TaskRigid Idea of Time

Ways to work best with Gold’s

Count on ThemAppeal to their Strong Sense of Right and WrongBe Mindful in Your Use of ResourcesShow How Much you Value Their Efforts

Gold’s Need: consistency, reliability, timelines, structure, clear expectations, responsibility, respect, rules & standards, organization, closure

Gold’s Need to Be: appropriate, appreciated, aware of who is in control, clear on requirements, responsible

Gold’s Value: commitment, security, professionalism, etiquette, duty, loyalty, honesty, membership, time & resources, tradition

ORANGE Strengths:

EnergeticDesires ChangePlayfulMaster NegotiatorNatural EntertainerPushes BoundariesAccepts ChallengesImpulsive SpontaneousRisk TakerTrouble-ShootingWelcomes New Ideas

Appreciates Immediate FeedbackLikes little structureSelf-ConfidentAble to take ChargeCarefreeDeals with ChaosDeterminationDirect CommunicatorDoing many things at OnceHands-OnKeeps options open

Oranges See Themselves as:

StraightforwardEasy-GoingEnjoying the ProcessNow-OrientedProductive FreedomGood NegotiatorMover and Shaker

MultitaskerSpontaneousFriendlySucceedingFlexible

Others may see Orange as:

RudeIrresponsibleNot SerioiusSelfish or Self-CenteredIgnoring the RulesManipulativeImpatientEasily DistractedUnpreparedFlirtatiousTaking Advantage of OthersFlaky

Ways to work best with Orange’s

Expect some SpiceUnderstand their impulse to take each moment as it comesAllow them to show off their skills without condemning them for their processAvoid slowing them down when they are on a quest

Orange’s Need: action and activity, freedom, flexibility, make an impact, attention, adrenaline rush, variety, physical contact, fun & play, competition

Orange’s Need to Be: appreciated, doing, resourceful, given options, recognized for their skillfulness

Orange’s Value: adventure, forthrightness, options, experience, flair, spontaneity, productivity, opportunity, winning, expediency

Remember, a little insight can help you understand the actions of others.

Pay attention to the needs of others, through the eyes of others, not only your own.

One of the greatest benefits of knowing True Colors is the validation you get from your own style.

This Powerpoint was made from the ideas and writings in the book Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin. This is in no way my own ideas or thoughts. I saw a similar powerpoint presentation at a yearbook workshop and so I bought the aforementioned book and created this survey. I did this in hopes that my students would learn about their peers’ personality profiles and how to best work with those involved in making the yearbook.