Presented by Tracie Sweet, Program Facilitator
2012 Fall ReNEWal Conference
“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
“It’s beauty that
captures your attention;
personality which
captures your heart.”
-Anonymous
It’s TEST time!
Let’s assess YOUR
personality!
•Color personality groups
•Create a list of personality characteristics
Characteristics
What drives
you batty?
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.
Words/Phrases that Characterize BLUE
These are intuitive feeling people and above all, they must be authentic.
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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
What Others Think About BLUE
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Over-emotional
Bleeding heart
Mushy
Flaky
Unrealistic
Hopelessly naïve
A pushover
Weak
Too “touchy-feely”
Just pathetic
Out of Self-Esteem
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Attention-getting behavior
Lying to save face
Withdrawal
Fantasy, day-dreaming
Crying and depression
Passive resistance
Yelling and screaming
Praise the BLUE Person’s:
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Unique contributions
Personal achievements
Personal characteristics
Honesty and sincerity
Energetic and enthusiastic manner
Contributions to the performance
of the group and the organization
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.
Words/Phrases that Characterize ORANGE
These are sensory perceptive people and above all,
they must be free to act.
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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
What Others Think About ORANGE
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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
Out of Self-Esteem
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Rudeness and defiance
Breaking the rules intentionally
Running away and dropping out
Use of stimulants
Acting out boisterously
Lying and cheating
Physical aggressiveness
Praise the ORANGE Person’s
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Cleverness
Skill
Quickness
Spontaneity
Versatility
Quick and timely responses
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.
Words/Phrases that Characterize GREEN
These are sensory judging people and above all, they
must be of service.
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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
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
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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
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Praise the GREEN Person’s:
Competence
Quality of Work
Ingenuity
Analytic abilities
Clear, logical explanations in
precise terms
• Good ideas and capabilities
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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.
Words/Phrases that Characterize Gold
These are sensory judging people and above all, they must be of service.
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Useful
Not free loaders
Strong work ethic
Parental attitude
Compelled to be
bound and obligated
Should be rules
Be prepared
List maker
Responsible
Organized
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Detail oriented
Hates wasting time
Right and wrong
Commitments
Questions change
Traditional
Dependable
Punctual
Schedules
predictable
What Others Think About GOLD
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Rigid
Controlling
Dull or boring
Stubborn-pigheaded
Opinionated
System-bound
Unimaginative
Uncreative
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
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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
How will knowing your students’
personalities affect their learning?