There are four different colors that represent characteristic categories. Everyone has each color, but one color may be more dominate than any of the others in your personality.
Those with Gold color personality strengths tend to be loyal, dependable, organized, thorough, sensible, punctual and caring. They notice and remember facts, like directions and instructions, set deadlines and want them to be met. They enjoy check lists and checking things off the list.
Golds can be good with money and like to have things balanced and on track. Golds are good organizers and have ideas on how things can be done in a certain way. Time is important to Golds, they don’t like to waste it and every minute is important. Golds can manage time well as well as prioritize and work efficiently.
When working with Golds, it is important to give them opportunities to take and display responsibilities, be a service to others, demonstrate leadership and organize things or people.
Those with Green color personality strengths tend to be perfectionistic, analytical, conceptual, cool, calm, inventive and logical. They seek knowledge and understanding as well as always looking for explanations and answers.
Greens can be good researchers – looking for facts and asking lots of questions. Greens have a large vocabulary and can argue both sides of an issue. Often, Greens take the time to concentrate and give correct answers. Greens like mind games that challenge their thinking.
When working with Greens, it is important to give feedback on the quality of their work and recognize their capabilities and ideas. Give them opportunities to learn and build competencies and logical process, and let them explore options.
Those with Orange color personality strengths tend to be witty, spontaneous, generous, optimistic, eager and bold. They need fun, variety, stimulation and excitement. Freedom to act is also important to an Orange.
Oranges have energy and like to bounce around to different projects or tasks. They also are good at overcoming barriers in their work and are out-of-box thinkers. Oranges need flexibility in choosing how tasks are completed.
When working with Oranges, it is important to challenge their imagination and celebrate their successes, especially if taking risks is part of it. Give Oranges opportunities to express themselves, act quickly, use institution and take risks.
Those with Blue color personality strengths tend to be enthusiastic, sympathetic, communicative, compassionate, idealistic, sincere and imaginative. They care and want to contribute to everything they are a part of. Relationships are important to blues.
Blue personality temperaments can be good listeners, talk about the possibilities and like to do new things. Conflict or disharmony can upset a Blue. They show concern for feelings in others and have tactful ways of communicating.
When working with Blues, it is important to reassure them of their self-worth and recognize their accomplishments. It is also important to be empathetic with them as well as believe and trust them. Give Blues opportunities to demonstrate creativity, work with and mentor others and communicate.
Michelle Neff, Michigan State University Extension - October 22, 2015