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What’s My Leadership Color?

What’s My Leadership Color?. Beth Thomsett-Scott University of North Texas Libraries Denton, TX bscott@library.unt.edu. Agenda and Introductions. “True Colors” Quiz Leadership Colors Attributes and Stressors Esteem and Colors

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What’s My Leadership Color?

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  1. What’s My Leadership Color? Beth Thomsett-Scott University of North Texas Libraries Denton, TX bscott@library.unt.edu

  2. Agenda and Introductions • “True Colors” Quiz • Leadership Colors • Attributes and Stressors • Esteem and Colors • Based on “True Colors – An Approach to Understanding Self and Others” by Julie Ray, Partners in Learning c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  3. Blue Leadership Style • Democratic, unstructured approach • Encourages change through human potential • Expects people to develop their potential • Assumes “family spirit” • Works to develop others’ potential • Expects others to express views • People oriented c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  4. Gold Leadership Style • Rules oriented • Detailed/thorough approach • Threatened by change • Seldom questions tradition • Expects punctuality, order, loyalty • Slow to initiate change • Expects people to stay within their roles c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  5. Green Leadership Style • Visionary, analytical • Encourages change for improvement • Expects intelligence and competence • Assume each task has relevance • Seeks ways to improve systems c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  6. Orange Leadership Style • Assumes flexibility • Expects quick action • Works in the ‘here and now’ • Performance oriented • Welcomes change • Incorporates change quickly • Expects people to make it “fun” c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  7. Characteristics c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  8. Blue Characteristics • Mediators • Caretakers • Cooperative vs competitive • Motivate and encourage others • Peacemakers • Sensitive to the needs of others c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  9. Gold Characteristics • Be prepared, enjoy planning • Detail and service oriented • Puntcual predicatable and precise • Value order and the status quo • Duty, loyalty, useful, responsible • Have a “right” way to do everything • Prefer formal environments c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  10. Green Characteristics • Intellectual, theoretical • Abstract, conceptual , global-thinker • Can never know enough • Idea people • Philosophical • Perfectionist, standard setter • Visionary, futurist c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  11. Orange Characteristics • Playful, energetic, charming, risk-taker • Push the boundaries • Prefer informal environments • Appreciated immediate feedback • Like tangible rewards • High need for mobility • Thrive on competition c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  12. Stressors c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  13. Blue Stressors • Too much negative talk/thinking • Too much conformity • Being compared to tohers • Completing paperwork as a priority • Placing the system before people • Lack of social contact • Conflict, lying, insincerity c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  14. Gold Stressors • Incomplete tasks • Disorganization, irresponsibility • Changing details, lack of details • Ambiguous tasks, lack of structure • Not following through • Too many tasks going on at once c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  15. Green Stressors • Lack of recognition of their ability • Incompetence • Small talk, social situations • Lack of independence • Subjective judgment • Not being in charge c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  16. Orange Stressors • Rules and regulations • Imposed structure, repetition • Routine, deadlines, inactivity • Too much responsibility • Lack of variety, fun • Personal criticism c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

  17. Thanks for listening! • Enjoy the rest of the conference! • bscott@library.unt.edu c. B. Thomsett-Scott, SWASAP 2004

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