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What are your TRUE COLORS?

What are your TRUE COLORS?. Presented by Tracie Sweet, Program Facilitator 2012 Fall ReNEWal Conference.

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What are your TRUE COLORS?

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  1. What are your TRUE COLORS? Presented by Tracie Sweet, Program Facilitator 2012 Fall ReNEWal Conference

  2. “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

  3. “It’s beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.”-Anonymous

  4. It’s TEST time! Let’s assess YOUR personality!

  5. Characteristics of YOUR Color Personality • Color personality groups • Create a list of personality characteristics

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. What Others Think About BLUE • Over-emotional • Bleeding heart • Mushy • Flaky • Unrealistic • Hopelessly naïve • A pushover • Weak • Too “touchy-feely” • Just pathetic

  9. Out of Self-Esteem • Attention-getting behavior • Lying to save face • Withdrawal • Fantasy, day-dreaming • Crying and depression • Passive resistance • Yelling and screaming

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Praise the ORANGE Person’s • Cleverness • Skill • Quickness • Spontaneity • Versatility • Quick and timely responses

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Praise the GREEN Person’s: • Competence • Quality of Work • Ingenuity • Analytic abilities • Clear, logical explanations in precise terms • Good ideas and capabilities

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. What Others Think About GOLD • Rigid • Controlling • Dull or boring • Stubborn-pigheaded • Opinionated • System-bound • Unimaginative • Uncreative

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. Making Connections How will knowing your students’ personalities affect their learning?

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