The Color Code Personality Individual differences in Thinking

The Color Code

Personality Individual differences in: �Thinking �Decision making �Feelings �Behaviors Remains fairly stable throughout life. What changes? Roles, habits, issues that matter to you, health, responsibilities and circumstances.

Color Code Motives �Reds (Motivated by power) Power, productive, leaders, looking good �Blues (Motivated by intimacy) Appreciated, intimacy, understanding, altruism �Whites (motivated by peace) Peaceful, kind, independent, keeping a low profile �Yellows (motivated by fun) Play, welcomes praise, emotional connections, popular, action

RED – The Power Wielders Strengths: �Confident & Assertive �Decisive & Determined �Action oriented �Disciplined & Responsible �Leaders �Think Logically �Proactive & Productive Limitations: • Like to be right • May come off as harsh or critical • May give priority to work vs. personal relationships • May be poor listeners • May have controlling or dominating traits

BLUE – The Do-Gooders Strengths �Committed & loyal �Prefers relationships vs. possessions �Steady �Love w/passion �Comfortable in creative environments �Strive to be the best Limitations: • Moody & emotional • Perfectionists • Controlling • Insecure • May be Judgmental • May be pessimistic • Seeking approval and understanding from others

White – The Peacekeepers Strengths: �Peaceful & Diplomatic �Tolerant & Patient �Gentle & Kind �Satisfied & Content �Patient �Accepting �Good listeners Limitations: • Hold feelings in and don’t share • Avoid conflict • May not be willing to set goals • May put themselves down • May dislike working at other people’s pace

YELLOW-The Fun Lovers Strengths: �Happy & Fun �Playful & Exciting �Charismatic & Popular �Chatterbox �Trusting & Carefree �Enthusiastic �Persuasive �Spontaneous Limitations: • May be self-centered • May have lots of relationships but lacks close intimacy • May have difficulty staying on track or finishing projects • Indecisive • Noncommittal

Color Connections �Red & Red Fireworks, mutual respect, competition �Red & Blue Blood, sweat & tears �Red & White Fire and Ice �Red & Yellow Friendly fire

Color Connections �Blue & Blue Close and comfortable, trust each other �Blue & White Mutual sensitivity – may complain about each other �Blue & Yellow Hand in glove �White & White Peace and tolerance but may not get a lot done �White & Yellow Gentle Fun �Yellow & Yellow Sparkle and shine but easily distracted

What can you do with this? �Recognize that everyone has strengths and areas for growth �Accept people for who they are �Learn to navigate life with different personalities �Try and figure out how to be part of the solution when dealing with personality clashes �Develop better relationships