True Colors is a fun, informative, communication system that provides the
keys to personal success. Based on the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator and
the work of Dr. David Keirsey, True Colors offers a research-based
approach to understanding human behavior and motivation. True Colors
uses a metaphor of colors (Gold, Orange, Blue, and Green) to identify four
distinct perspectives and personalities. Once you begin to incorporate
these concepts into daily language and experience, you are able to
recognize and appreciate diversity and your own unique strengths and
preferences, as well as those of people at work and at home. Differences in
human behavior patterns create natural obstacles to clear interpersonal
communication blocking effective interaction between individuals of
different personality types. True Colors provides a clear, fundamental and
universal way of translating complicated individual perspectives to help
overcome the barriers to progress. This understanding improves
collaboration, provides a way to strategize and organize work teams, helps
increase individual and team productivity and recognition, and provides a
way for decision-makers to utilize personality type in day-to-day
management decisions.
"TRUE COLORS." Morehead State University Retention Program. Morehead State University, 2011. Web.
26 Sept. 2012. <http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/retention/index.aspx?id=34980>.
YOUR NAME GOES HERE
WORD SORT
Describe yourself. With the boxes below are groups of words in rows. Rank each
group of words giving yourself (4) for the most like you, (3) for second most like you, (2)
for third most like you and (1) for the least like you. (Score words across) On a
following page is a list of definitions of some of the words below.
WORDS
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WORDS
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WORDS
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WORDS
Active
Opportunistic
Spontaneous
Competitive
Impetuous
Impactful
Realistic
Open-minded
Adventuresome
Daring
Impulsive
Fun
Exciting
Courageous
Skillful
Parental
Traditional
Responsible
Practical
Sensible
Dependable
Loyal
Conservative
Organized
Concerned
Procedural
Cooperative
Orderly
Conventional
Caring
Authentic
Harmonious
Compassionate
Unique
Empathetic
Communicative
Devoted
Warm
Poetic
Tender
Inspirational
Dramatic
Vivacious
Affectionate
Sympathetic
Versatile
Inventive
Competent
Curious
Conceptual
Knowledgeable
Theoretical
Seeking
Ingenious
Determined
Complex
Composed
Philosophical
Principled
Rational
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
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Create a pie chart illustrating your personal color schema by inputting
the data in an Excel spreadsheet. Copy it onto your True Colors
PowerPoint.
Then create a slide of “Your Color Strengths” listing your
characteristics and giving evidence from your life experiences
demonstrating those characteristics.
DEFINITIONS OF WORDS IN WORD SORT ABOVE
ROW 1 WORDS
opportunistic
harmonious
spontaneous
versatile
DEFINITION
Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise
Agreeable; friendly
Given to acting on impulse; unplanned
Flexible; easy-going; adaptable
ROW 2 WORDS
impetuous
impactful
empathetic
conceptual
DEFINITION
Impulsive; acts without thinking
Having a strong effect
Understanding; compassionate
Imaginative; whimsical
ROW 3 WORDS
theoretical
seeking
ingenious
DEFINITION
Not practical; abstractive; speculative
Looking for something
Clever; creative; inventive
ROW 4 WORDS
impulsive
procedural
tender
composed
DEFINITION
Spontaneous; quick to act
Practical; routine
Gentle sympathetic
Calm; confident; easygoing
ROW 5 WORDS
conventional
vivacious
philosophical
principled
rational
DEFINITION
Conservative; predictable
Energetic; cheerful; full of life
Thoughtful; idealistic
Honorable; moral; ethical
Balanced; sensible; realistic