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

Its beauty that

captures your
attention;
personality which
captures your
heart.
-Anonymous

Its TEST time!

Lets 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.

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

Over-emotional
Bleeding heart
Mushy
Flaky
Unrealistic
Hopelessly nave
A pushover
Weak
Too touchy-feely
Just pathetic

Out of Self-Esteem

Attention-getting behavior
Lying to save face
Withdrawal
Fantasy, day-dreaming
Crying and depression
Passive resistance
Yelling and screaming

Praise the BLUE Persons:

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
decisionstake 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.

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

Irresponsible
Flaky
Wishy-washy
Not serious about serious matters
Spend too much time at things
theyre good at or enjoy
Not seem interested in ideas
Unimaginative
Disobeys rules
Not trustworthy

Out of Self-Esteem

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 Persons

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.

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
Dont care about people
Ruthless
Unrealistic
Eccentric or weird
Poor dresser
Emotionally controlled
repressed

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

Praise the GREEN Persons:

Competence
Quality of Work
Ingenuity
Analytic abilities
Clear, logical explanations in
precise terms
Good ideas and capabilities

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.

Useful
Not free loaders
Strong work ethic
Parental attitude
Compelled to be
bound and obligated
Should be rules
Be prepared
List maker
Responsible
Organized

Detail oriented
Hates wasting time
Right and wrong
Commitments
Questions change
Traditional
Dependable
Punctual
Schedules
predictable

What Others Think About GOLD

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

Praise the GOLD Persons:

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?