true colors

True Colors

What are they?● Blue, Orange, Green, or Gold● Represent a workplace personality

type● Identifies habits, values, perspectives,

emotion

Green

● Strengths: Logical, creative, visionary

● Works with the abstract and complex

● Ex: Walt Disney

GreenStress Triggers● Lack of control● A need for

perfection● Restrictive structure

How to Reduce Conflict● Allow autonomy● Avoid criticism● Minimize institutions

CommunicationAs a Green● Make room for

others’ emotions● Don’t be too critical● Pay attention to

others’ needs

With a Green● Give the big idea● Be logical● Speak with purpose● Allow time to think

Orange

● Strengths: Lively,

adaptable,

resourceful

● Enjoy working

under pressure,

risk-takers

● Ex: James Dean

Orange

Stress Triggers

● Being tied down

● Redundancy

● Criticism

How to Reduce Conflict

● Allow to pace

oneself

● Give clear directions

● Make tasks a

challenge

Communication

As an Orange

● Focus when

listening to others

● Be aware of how

you can be

interpreted

With an Orange

● Appreciate their flair

● Don’t be too sensitive

● Offer options

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Blue● Strengths:Warm,

idealistic, supportive● Strives to create

unity ● Ex: Martin Luther

King Jr

BlueStress Triggers● Insincerity● Being compared to

others● Competition

How to Reduce Conflict● Respect ideas● Allow to express

oneself● Recognize their

value

CommunicationAs a Blue● Be objective● Speak up● Learn to hear “No”● Be less sensitive

With a Blue● Acknowledge them● Show appreciation● Recognize

contributions

Conclusion● Do you feel your color accurately

describes you?● What’s important to you when you are

being communicated with?● Any questions, comments, or

observations?