NURTURER BLUE
sensitive to the needs of others, sincere, expresses appreciation, cooperative, collaborative, creative, caring,
team builder and player, people person, engages others, artistic, inspirational, spiritual, inclusive, mediator,
peace-maker, idealistic, intuitive, romantic, loyal, seeks unity and harmony, caretaker.
Famous People: Mozart, Dorothy (Oz), Thomas Jefferson, Cinderella, Ghandi, Mohammed Ali, Jimmy Carter
Others See:
See self as:
Generally:
Stress:
Overly emotional
Bleeding Heart
Mushy
Hopelessly naïve
Too tender hearted
Easily duped
Too Touchy-Feely
Too nice
Too trusting
Smothering
Stuck in/lives in the past
Warm
Compassionate
Romantic
Spiritual
Idealistic
Willing to work tirelessly for a cause
Unselfish
Empathetic
Affirming
Caretaker
Promoting growth, well-being
use own experiences
involves others
aware of people’s needs
imaginative
pays attention to feelings
likes honest and integrity
process internally
gives praise
makes life better
seeks peace and harmony
encourages others
broken promises
too much criticism
not discussing things
paperwork before people
clock watching
insincerity
conflict, lying or rejection
lack of social contact
perceived anger in others
compared to others and not
evaluated as self
Groveling
Fawning
Soft
Talks too much
Push over
Relates current experiences to past
Likes to please people
Sympathetic
Great communicator
Wanting harmony
Trusting
At Risk:
Passive resistance
attention getting behavior
lying to save face
day dreaming
crying/depression
yelling and screaming
Blue Parents…. emotionally sensitive, family is very important, avoid conflict or competition, often take
on the role of friend-in-need rescuer, inconsistent and subjective as a parent, puts families needs before their
needs, sometimes torn between feelings about needs to be done and what they feel good about doing, warm,
cozy, comfortable and affectionate home environment, enthusiastic and dramatic spokesperson for the family,
very verbal, enjoys family members listening to them and to others,
How to succeed with Blue Parents…
respect their need to know about you, take a creative approach to
problem solving, be truthful and sincere, cooperate with other family members, show that you value and appreciate them through
thoughtfulness, be helpful, open and communicative
Blue Teachers… Fair/democratic discipline, Nurturing format, Individualization/cooperative learning,
Expects student initiated learning, Strong use of a variety of materials, Learning linked to individuals needs,
Adjustable lesson plans per student needs, Emphasis on application and ownership
Blue Students…
Open, interactive atmosphere, group/cooperative learning environment, opportunities for self-esteem
building/reassurance, recognition for being an individual, imaginative/creative, “sharing” activities, open-communication approach to
instruction, conceptual and content learning
Blue Leadership Styles…
Expects others to express views, assumes “family spirit”, works to develop
other’s potential, individuals oriented, democratic and unstructured approach, encourages change via human potential, time for change
allows for a sense of security, expects people to develop their potential
ADVENTUROUS ORANGE
"Just Do It" action oriented, quick-witted, charming, spontaneous, playful, injects fun into work, lives in here &
now, risk taker, creative, enjoys diversity, variety, competition, multi-tasker, cheerful, energetic, bold, quick
thinking and acting, takes charge, high visibility performer, accepts challenges, enjoys problem solving,
negotiator, performs well under pressure, resilient.
Famous People: JFK, Amelia Earhart, Lucille Ball, Rhett Butler, FDR, Francis of Assisi, Winston Churchill,
Garfield
Others see:
See self as:
Generally:
Stress:
Irresponsible
Flaky
Goofs off too much
Disobeys rules
Manipulative
Not to be trusted
Not able to stay on task
Scattered
Cluttered
Uncontrollable
Fun-loving, enjoys life
Spontaneous
Flexible, adaptable
Carefree
Proficient, capable
Hands-on person
Practical
Problem solver
Good negotiator
Do many things at once
use own experience
acts before thinking
dreams about possibilities
involves others
makes things happen
asks what if, how about
processes externally
acts boldly and is direct
takes risks
extremely physical
being stuck at a desk
too many responsibilities
redundancy
deadlines
rules and regulations
lack of freedom to function
non-negotiable, imposed
structures
reading and following directions
Resists closure or decisions
Indecisive
Obnoxious
Not a team player
Eclectic
Can deal with chaos
Curious, welcomes new ideas
Superior ability to discriminate
among options
Sees shades of gray
Assertive and to the point
At Risk:
rude and defiant
breaking rules on purpose
running away, dropping out
substance abuse
acting out boisterously
lying and cheating
violence
Orange Parents…
do not endorse a specific parenting style as “right” and don’t compare themselves
to other parents, separate well from kids when necessary, use humor to face “deep” topics, allow kids autonomy
and like them to be courageous and adventuresome, comfortable in allowing others to participate in the raising
of their kids, enjoy being active and having fun with family, believe in practical hands-on approach to problemsolving producing immediate results, willing to try new and creative ways to solve problems, use direct methods
of communicating with family, do not make a fuss if family members are not extremely neat, expect kids to be
the best they can be in whatever pursuit they may desire
How to succeed with Orange Parents…
a direct right-to-the-point approach gets their attention, respect their
lack of structure and need for spontaneity, get involved in physical activities with them, complement their generosity and sense of
humor
Orange Teachers…
unstructured discipline, spontaneous, hands-on immediacy, expects
student variety, strong use of innovative approaches, learning linked “here and now”, variety of action
experiences, emphasis on relevancy
Orange Students…
direct application of knowledge, competitive instruction, opportunities to discover by
doing, recognition for immediate application, physical and fun activities/simulations, variety of instructional strategies, contentapplied learning
Orange Leadership Styles…
expects quick action, assumes flexibility, works in the here and now, performance
oriented, flexible approach, welcomes change, institutes change quickly, expects people to “make it fun”
TRADITIONAL GOLD
respects authority rules, routines, policies, allegiant, faithful, dependable, prepared, efficient, remembers the
traditions that work, values family, work comes before play, practical, systematic, orderly, identifies with
groups, strives for a sense of security, thorough, sensible, conventional, proper, a right way to do everything,
stick-to-it-ness, evaluates actions as right or wrong, stable, organized, punctual, helpful
Famous People: Mother Teresa, George Washington, Santa Claus, LBJ, Henry Ford, Florence Nightingale
Others see:
See self as:
Generally:
Stress:
Rigid
Controlling
Dull, boring
Stubborn
Opinionated
System-bound
Unimaginative
Judgmental
Bossy, controlling
Uptight
Predictable
Stable
Providing security
Dependable
Firm
Always have a view
Efficient
Realistic
Decisive
Executive type
Good planner
Orderly, neat
reads directions first
uses common sense
wants something practical
seeks results
wants clear guidelines
asks who, what and when
processes internally
task and structure focused
very serious
likes to help
cares for body and health
incomplete tasks
ambiguous tasks
ambiguous answers
disorganization
too many things at once
people who don’t follow through
too many questions
waste
irresponsibility
non-conformity
Autocratic
Good at sorting, weeding out
Organized person
Punctual
Goal oriented
Seeks closure
direct but cautious
obeys rules
respects authority
dependable and reliable
At Risk:
complaining and self pity
anxiety and worry
depression and fatigue
malicious judgments about self
or others
blindly follows leaders
authoritarianism
Gold Parents…
like change to occur in an orderly and efficient manner, keeping things stable and
consistent, feel responsible in seeing that other family members “keep on task” and do the right thing, need to
be appreciated for all they do for the family, feel it is their duty to establish rules and routines for the family to
follow, see things as right or wrong, like facts and specific information, strong security needs for the family,
family oriented and expect others to uphold family traditions, want to be viewed as good parents, expect family
members to be neat and orderly in their behavior and living environment, show love by what they do for people,
will “do it themselves” when others fail to meet an obligation or duty
How to succeed with Gold Parents…
Be clean and neat in appearance, be truthful, plan ahead for them, don’t
beat around the bush, be up front, respect their need for tradition and stability, be loyal and dependable, support their need for
structure and security
Gold Teachers…
Firm discipline, organized routine, outlined lectures, expects student accountability, strong use of
text/references, learning linked to past traditions, detailed lesson plans/syllabi, emphasis on traditional content
Gold Students…
Structure with clearly defined goals, traditional instruction, opportunities to share responsibility,
recognition for being on-task, foundation of subject established first, routine, rules, directed instruction, specific content learning
Gold Leadership Styles…
expects punctuality, order, loyalty, assumes a “right” way to do things, seldom
questions tradition, rules oriented, detailed/thorough approach, threatened by change, prolonged time to initiate change, expects people
to “play” their roles
VISIONARY GREEN
looks forward and sees impact of actions taken now, explores all facets before deciding, checks for accuracy,
careful planner, systematic, enlivened by work, status quo buster, designer of change, inventive, systematic,
logical, theoretical, self-sufficient, often not in the mainstream, persistent, thorough, intellectual, inquisitive,
impartial, improvement oriented
Famous People: Socrates, Sherlock Holmes, Franklin, Edison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Kate Hepburn, Rosalyn
Carter
Others see:
See self as:
Generally:
Stress:
Intellectual Snob
Arrogant
Heartless
Doesn’t care about people
Ruthless
Unrealistic
Eccentric, weird
Emotionally controlled
Cool, aloof, unfeeling
Afraid to open up
Critical, fault finding
Superior Intellect
98% right
Powerful
Creative
Visionary
Original
Eminently reasonable
Rational
Under control
Precise, not repetitive
Able to find flaws
reflects on subjects
uses abstractions
develops models, concepts & theories
wants time to think
ask how and why
processes internally
questions and explores
considers other’s ideas
low social interactions
strives for improvement
has high expectations
lack of control
lack of independence
repetitive conversation
incompetence in others
emotionality
lack of options
unclear pictures
small talk
dependency
social functions
Devaluing relational aspects
Lacking mercy, unfair
Unappreciative of others
Stingy with praise
Objective
Seeking justice
Firm minded
Able to reprimand
At Risk:
indecisiveness
refusal to comply or cooperate
extreme aloofness or withdrawl
snobbish, put-downs, sarcasm
silent treatment
extreme perfectionism
performance anxiety
highly critical attitude
Green Parents… expect other family members to at least attempt to achieve the same intellectual standards
they set for themselves, want their kids to have the desire to obtain knowledge without external manipulation,
believe acquiring knowledge and improving one’s mind to be a primary goal for all family members, focus
energies on future learning and improvement, desire to communicate with family members in a clear, concise,
and informative manner, may not praise easily and may appear unemotional, uses critique as a constructive tool
in order to improve the situation, dislikes wasting time on the mundane and ordinary, naturally seeks answers to
life’s questions, believe natural curiosity will lead their kids into the right career, expect all family members to
respond logically and rationally to any given situation
How to succeed with Green Parents…
respect their preoccupation with ideas and logic, know that they care
but may not express their feelings freely, respect their wisdom and knowledge, think ahead as they are future oriented, help them with
day-to-day details, praise their ingenuity and intelligence
Green Teachers…
discipline expected due to interest, sharing of instructor research, lecture/discussion, expects
critical thinking, strong use of outside materials, learning linked answering questions, logical but changing lesson plans, emphasis on
futuristic application
Green Students… Theory investigation, independent instruction, opportunities to explore new knowledge, recognition for
competence, immediate challenge, beyond text instruction, conceptual learning
Green Leadership Styles…
expects intelligence and competence, assumes task relevancy, seeks ways to improve
systems, visionary, analytical, encourages change for improvement, constantly “in-process” of change, expects people to follow
through