TRUE

COLORS

A PE R S O N A L I T

Y TE S T

INTRODUCTION:Scott Anthony

TRUE COLORS:• History of True Colors: The theory behind True Colors

can be traced back to when Hippocrates (460BC) identified four different temperaments of humans: Sanguine, Choleric, Phlegmatic, and the Melancholic and in Plato’s (428BC) ideas about character and personality.

• Today we are using a sample of True Colors• Everyone has some degree of each color. However,

most people have a dominant main color. There are no bad or good colors

• Increasing the understanding of ourselves helps in decreasing conflict.

• True colors was created by researchers and psychologists:

Isabel Briggs Meyer Katherine Briggs David Keirsey Don Lowry

TRUE COLORS:• The True Colors test will help you discover the

qualities and characteristics of your personality and temperament.

• True Colors is divided into four different colors—which represent four different personality types:

* Orange* Blue* Gold* Green

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ADD UP THE BOXES BASED OFF OF THE

LETTERS:

If the scores in the

colored boxes are less than 5 or greater

than 20 you have made an error.

Need help? Raise your

hand!

Leadership Style:GREEN: Excellent Problem

Solvers

Your Leadership Style is:Calm, logical , intellectual

Your Strengths as a Leader are:

• Pride in technical decisions• Does not base decision on

emotion• Considers all possible

solutions

GREEN Expectations:• Analytical approach• Encourages

change/improvements• Follow-through on tasks

Leadership Style:Orange: Natural Negotiators

Your Leadership Style is:Competitive, action-oriented,

exciting

Your Strengths as a Leader are:

• Attracts people• Makes tasks fun• Flexible/versatile

ORANGE Expectations:• Quick action• Focus on the “here and

now”• Keep the energy of a task

fun

Leadership Style:GOLD: Natural Leaders Your Leadership Style is: Traditional, Trustworthy,

Detail-oriented

Your Strengths as a Leader are:

• Organization/structure• Punctual and precise• Follows rules.  GOLD Expectations:• Loyalty/commitment• Respect• Be on time

Leadership Style:BLUE: Excellent Relationship

Builders

Your Leadership Style is:Harmonious, Caring/concerned, Democratic

Your Strengths as a Leader are:

• Inspirational• Creative• Positive/optimistic

BLUE Expectations:• Express opinions• Sensitivity to others• Individual development

TRUE COLORS: MISCONCEPTIONSBLUE

Over-emotionalSmothering

Hopelessly naïveTalks to muchIgnores policy

GREENIntellectual snob

HeartlessCritical

UnrealisticUnappreciative

ORANGEIrresponsibleManipulative

IndecisiveScatteredUnfocused

GOLDRigid

ControllingJudgmental

BossyToo Predictable

TRUE COLORS: STUDENT ORGS.True Colors is important for student organizations because:1) It helps members understand student organization members’

strengths and weaknesses.2) Good for decreasing conflict because you understand what each

personality type values and you can bypass stepping on members’ “pet peeves”

3) Great for team building4) Teaches you about your leadership philosophy 5) Teaches you about areas you need to grow in6) Teaches you how to motivate, appreciate, and relate to other

people who have different personalities than you.7) You need the foundation of knowing your strengths and

weaknesses to lead others effectively.

TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODES• Match your true color to careers• Identifying 1st, 2nd, 3rd top colors• Link to careers that often utilize these personality

typeshttp://www.truecolorsassociation.org/career.html

• Click one of these for an example:* Orange Jobs* Blue Jobs* Gold Jobs* Green Jobs

TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODESExample: 1st color: Orange2nd color: Blue3rd color: Gold

Career Examples:

TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODESExample: 1st color: Orange2nd color: Blue3rd color: Gold

Career Examples:

Copy and paste the code into the O*NET website: http://www.onetonline.org/

This will lead to the summary report for that particular job.

TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODES

Summary Report Includes:

TasksTools & Technology

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)Work Activities/Context

EducationCredentials

InterestsWork Styles/Values

Related Occupations Job Openings

Wages and Employment Trends

TRUE COLORS:O*NET CODES

TRUE COLORS:• Answer these 3 questions:

1) What do you wish others understood about your true color?

2) What do others need to know about working with your true color?

3) Why is knowing your true color important for this student organization?

TRUE COLORS QUOTE:Successful people know who they are and what

their True Colors are… when you know what your core values and needs are and feel good about them, you can perform at your highest potential in every area of life. And when you share a working, mutual understanding of other’ core values and needs, you have the

basis to communicate, motivate, and achieve common goals with utmost dignity, efficacy, and

mutual respect.”-Don Lowry, creator of True Colors.