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True Colours

True Colours. What colour are you?. The Theory of “True Colours”. “True Colours” is a theory that attempts to explain the differences seen in human behaviour. It stresses that people are naturally different. Ranks you in four different areas: green, gold, blue, & orange.

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True Colours

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  1. True Colours What colour are you?

  2. The Theory of “True Colours” • “True Colours” is a theory that attempts to explain the differences seen in human behaviour. • It stresses that people are naturally different. • Ranks you in four different areas: green, gold, blue, & orange. • Represents a key to understanding a person’s self-esteem (areas in which they feel pride in themselves). • By understanding their unique qualities and strengths, people can better achievetheir self-worth.

  3. Why use “True Colours” • You don’t just want any career – you want a career that you love, enjoy, and can apply your unique gifts and talents to! • Knowing what your strengths are and what your unique talents are, and what career they would best apply to, is not always easy. • “True Colours” helps you to highlight your unique characteristics , so you can better select a career that optimizes on them. “Follow your passion...do what you love...work in your strengths...”

  4. Are you GREEN? • Persistent, determined, firm, consistent, assertive. • Resistant to change that cannot be proven to work or is not necessarily needed. • Value intellect (intelligence) and capabilities (abilities) above everything else. • Depend on information, not emotions or feelings (mind over emotions). • Strive for perfection; want to be successful and “on top.” • Demonstrates a composed demeanour. • Concerned with the world’s challenges (ex. global warming).

  5. Are you GOLD? • Organized, efficient, dependable, responsible. • Value being practical and sensible. • Fiercely loyal and faithful to their home and family. • Feel a need to belong. • Feel best when feel needed; when providing a service. • Believe people should earn their way in life through hard work and caring for others. • Fulfills obligations with stellar dependability, efficiency, and thoroughness.

  6. Are you BLUE? • Loyal, reflective, sympathetic • Represents calm. • Value balance and harmony. • Prefer to live free from tension – like to be settled, united, and secure. • Are loyal and “there when you need them” – they will go the extra mile. • Enjoy close relationships; yet, can be vulnerable when friends are involved.

  7. Are you ORANGE? • Active, motivated, excited, energetic. • Are impulsive; like to seize the moment and take advantage of opportunities. • Enjoy active living and doing – play sports, compete, enjoy challenges, etc. • Want to get the full experience out of all they do. • Make quick decisions. • Want to achieve results, win, and be successful. • Live in the present.

  8. Some “True Colours” Cautions... • No person is a true green, gold, blue, and/or orange – it is rare that anyone fits into only one group. • Most people will find that they have characteristics from more than one group (in some cases, from all four). • Each group has its “pluses” and “minuses” – no one colour is better than any other. • “True Colours” is about understanding yourself; it is not about labelling or stereotyping others.

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