True Colors



In speech class I came across a system in which is able to determine an individuals personality, stressors, and possible career choices. This system is called True colors. There are four true colors: yellow (gold), blue, green, and red (or orange). Each color has distinct characteristics in which a person can determine which one fits their personality type. Often one can have two colors as some of their personality can share traits from other colors. I will share the properties of each color and you will have to decide which color best fits your personality.

Yellow (Gold), "The Organized Way"





Stabilized, Responsible, Conservative, Needs policies, procedures and rules, values orders and status quo, well organized, needs to be prepared, seeks closure, values traditions, follows through, detail oriented, respects authority, strives a sense of security, prefers a structured environment, plans ahead, dependable and reliable, consistent and predictable, thorough, values membership, strong sense of "right and wrong".

Workplace environment: "I am most comfortable at a worksite that is structured, giving me a sense of efficiency, and permanence. I like worksites where my space is well defined. Worksites with large clocks, bulletins boards with schedules, and specified rewards for accomplishment raise my confidence and performance level. I look forward to work where my supervisors reward colleagues."

The ideal "Organized Way" is Environment: Ordered, permanent, efficient, collaborative, secure and safe, maintenance and status quo, predicable routines, credit for work accomplished, sincere appreciation, identification with group, standard operating procedures, minimal conflict.

Strengths the "Organized Way" brings to the work environment: Good at management, realistic, practical, decisive, follows rules, policies, and procedures, brings a planned, organized approach to the task, dependable for follow through, thorough and precise, especially with detail, focus on what needs to be done, establish policies, rules, and schedules.

 Suggested career choices: Accountant, admin.assistant, archivist/ curator, auditor, bank officer, closet organizer, collection agent, computer programmer, corporate lawyer, corrections officer, court reporter, dentist, educator, event planner, financial planner, insurance agent, judge, librarian, pharmacist, physical therapist, police officer, real estate agent, school administrator, statistician.

Blue, "The Relationship Way"

Relates well with others, expresses feelings, sincere and authentic, people- oriented, expresses appreciation and approval, values self discovery, cooperates well with others, maintains high integrity, values personal relationship, good group and team participant, growth oriented, inspirational, empathetic, seeks harmony, encourages others, sensitive to others needs, trusting, adaptable, compassionate, influential.

Workplace environment: "I am most comfortable in a work environment that allows for personal interaction, individual creativity, and expression. Worksites centered in discussion where supervisors and employees work together and share decision making build by my self confidence and give me a chance to grow and work with other employees with whom I will form long lasting relationships."

The idea "relationship way" is environment: Interactive, personal, friendly and social, relaxing and unstructured, freedom of expression, democratic relationships, freedom form control and detail, opportunity to verbalize proposals, opportunity for social recognition.

Strengths the "relationship way" brings to the work environment: They are sensitive to the needs of people, give people all the time they need, see possibilities, meanings, relationships, effective in getting people to work together, draw out the best in people, sensitive to organizational climate, work  with and through people, communicate organizational norms, insightful and charismatic, understanding and compassionate.

Suggested career choices: Care provider, career coach, councilor, family lawyer, flight attendant, home tutor, human services worker, hypnotherapist, minister, pediatrician, public relations specialist, recreational leader, sign language interpreter, social worker, teacher, team building consultant, tour guide, training specialist, travel agent, writer.



Green, "The Logical Way"

Inquisitive, theoretical and conceptual, can never know enough, needs independence, intellectual and insightful, seeks "big picture", appreciates complexity, appears calm, cool ,collected, logical and rational, persistent, explores all facets before making a decision, inventive, needs time to think, standard setter, visionary and futurist, analytical, competent and knowledgeable, seeks information, uses systematic approach, enjoys solving problems.

Workplace environment: "I am most comfortable in a work environment which is unstructured and creative. I like to sit by myself and think without noise or intrusion. I also like working with coworkers that model highly creative successful endeavors done by teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians working together."

The ideal "logical way" is environment: unstructured, high tech and scientific, challenging and innovative, flexible as to time and organization, permits independent work, involves problem solving, innovation, and exploration, permits debate and discussion, provides clearly defined performance expectations, values quality and accuracy, opportunity to demonstrate expertise, control over those factors that affect their performance, recognition for specific skills and accomplishments.

Strengths the "logical way" brings to the work environment: Focus on mission of organization, build conceptual frameworks or systems, look at the world and see possibilities, examine consequences analytically and impersonally, architects of change, set high standards, can see the core of complex issues and problems, see the large picture.

Suggested career choices: Acupuncturist, advertising executive, airplane pilot, anthropologist, architect, biomedical engineer, chemist, college professor, computer scientist, criminal lawyer, debater, ecologist, FBI agent, inventor, journalist, operation and systems researcher, psychiatrist, script writer, software programmer, stockbroker, surgeon, technical writer, veterinarian.

Red (or orange), "The Action Way"

Action Oriented, adventuresome, likes challenges, gets immediate results, competitive, likes variety, needs freedom, able to act in crisis, great negotiator, decisive and quick to act, quick witted and humorous, likes tangible rewards, risk taker, high need for mobility, takes initiative, seeks high visibility, direct communicator, spontaneous, appears confident.

Workplace Environment: "I am most confident in a workplace that is unstructured and challenging. I like movement and high energy. I need freedom to move ahead and get things done. I like to make things happen. I can spot problems as they arise. I am good at negotiating agreements or plans of actions."

The ideal "action way" is environment: action oriented, new and varied activities, provides power and authority, provides prestige and challenge, opportunities for individual accomplishments, wide scope of operations, give direct answers, opportunity for advancement, freedom from control and supervision, unstructured and flexible, exciting and dynamic.

Strengths the "action way" brings to the work environment: immediate response to problems, run organization to meet current needs, handle crisis situations, see what's negotiable, ingenious and resourceful, direct and straight forward, know how to expedite things, a practice approach to concrete problems willing to take risks, looks at the world and sees facts and realities, ability to do a variety of tasks simultaneously, sense of urgency when situation demands it.

Suggested career choices: Actor, auto mechanic, bartender, carpenter, chef, chiropractor, comedian, commercial artist, cosmetologist, cruise director, fashion illustrator, fire fighter, helicopter pilot, interior designer, lobbyist, market specialist, media relations specialist, mediator, musician, paramedic, property manager, travel consultant, trial lawyer.

Now that I have explained all the colors, feel free to choose one or two that best resemble you. Now open the power point presentation below to further review your color and see what are your stressors, what you are most likely to do if you become overly stressed or conflicted, and famous people associated with your color. Also, in-case you're wondering, I am a green.

True Colors Results Presentation



If you want more resources on true colors, feel free to check out these detailed videos:

Yellow (Gold)

Blue

Green

Red (Orenge)

Other videos:
Colors Video


Source: Personality Resources International (2001).