“Insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result.” Albert Einstein
“Insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result.” Albert Einstein
It is what you learn after you know it all that counts! John Wooden
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them". Einstein
True Colors provides a nonjudgmental language base to enable one to communicate more freely and appreciate the uniqueness in everyone.
True Colors provides a nonjudgmental language base to enable one to communicate more freely and appreciate the uniqueness in everyone.
TRUE COLORS provides an opportunity for you to continue the life long learning process and to learn more about yourself,
TRUE COLORS provides an opportunity for you to continue the life long learning process and to learn more about yourself,
how you go about your education and your leadership role,
how you relate with your coaches, athletes, family, peers, and even parents!
and how they relate to you.
Using the TRUE COLORS is a quicker and easier way to understand people than trying to remember all 16 personality types associated with the Myers-Briggs Personality Test.
Using the TRUE COLORS is a quicker and easier way to understand people than trying to remember all 16 personality types associated with the Myers-Briggs Personality Test.
It can help you to better be able to communicate with others, especially with those who areleast like you.
It can help you to better be able to communicate with others, especially with those who areleast like you.
Hippocrates – 400 BC – four types: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, melancholic
Hippocrates – 400 BC – four types: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, melancholic
Carl Jung – 1921 – personality/temperament differences fundamental for understanding human beings (4 types)
Myers-Briggs – 1950’s – 16 combinations to signify 4 characteristics of people – (letters)
David Keirsey – 1967 – four types- Please Understand Me
Don Lowry – 1978 – system/tool to apply “type” information to help real people in real situations
…Are always on time or even early, while others have a tough time being on time?
…Are always on time or even early, while others have a tough time being on time?
…Speak their mind even before they know what is on it, while others are more reserved and think before they speak?
…Question every decision that you make and always have a “better way” to do it, while others support your decisions without question?
…Put the system/department above all, while others put people before the system?
…Swimmer who questions every drill and every workout?
…Swimmer who questions every drill and every workout?
…Volleyball setter who says, “You take it!” instead of taking charge?
…Basketball player who dogs it at practice, but is a “gamer”?
…Hockey player who does everything you teach him, but who has difficulty adjusting to change in a game?
Failure to see other’s point of view – 68%
Failure to see other’s point of view – 68%
Failure to show appreciation/give credit – 36%
Failure to size up others correctly -- 34%
Lack of Leadership -- 24%
Lack of frankness/sincerity -- 19%
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others." Anthony Robbins
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others." Anthony Robbins
What are “perceptions”?
What are “perceptions”?
How do we come to perceive and believe?
Are we accurate in our perceptions?
First Impressions take about 7-20 seconds to form; require significant emotional event to change.
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE- SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF- IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS.
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE- SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF- IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS.
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE- SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF- IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS.
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE- SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF- IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS.
Why doesn’t everyone see what I see?
Why doesn’t everyone see what I see?
Everyone is like me!
Everyone is like me!
Everyone should behave as I do!
Everybody communicates the same – like me!
Everyone will respond to a specific situation or stimulus the way I do!
Awareness is the first step in Change.
Education is the first step in understanding.
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, GROWTH IS OPTIONAL!
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, GROWTH IS OPTIONAL!
Blue Characteristics
Blue Characteristics
Gold Characteristics
Green Characteristics
Orange Characteristics
We all have four colors in our spectrum
We all have four colors in our spectrum
A primary color dominates our spectrum
The “blend” of colors makes us unique
Drawing upon all of our colors improves our personal and team relationships by:
Gaining knowledge and skills to access basic core needs of self and others
Gaining knowledge and skills to access basic core needs of self and others
Motivating and empowering self and others to use or unique qualities and strengths
Demonstrating and releasing natural talents and abilities
Increasing self-esteem, self-worth, and success through positive, productive actions
Brighten Your TRUE COLORS!
Clean desk
Clean desk
Mess, but knows where things are
Family photos everywhere
Motivational, inspirational quotes
…Are always on time or even early and seem to be always prepared?
…Are always on time or even early and seem to be always prepared?
…Speak their mind even before they know what is on it; think about it later? Operate with a “ready, shoot, aim” philosophy?
…Question every decision that you make and always have a “better way” to do it?
…Put people before the system and always seem genuinely concerned about others?
…Swimmer who questions every drill and every workout?
…Swimmer who questions every drill and every workout?
…Volleyball setter who says, “You take it!” instead of taking charge?
…Basketball player who dogs it at practice, but is a “gamer”?
…Hockey player who does everything you teach him, but who has difficulty adjusting to change in a game?
An Explanation
An Explanation
– NOT an Excuse!
Color Group – Practice Plan
Color Group – Practice Plan
“Least” Color Group – Define “fun” for this Color?
GOLD
GOLD
Organizing things
An Audit
Rigid
Rigid
Boring
Stubborn
Opinionated
System Bound
Unimaginative
Predictable
Bossy
Judgmental
Controlling
Arrogant
Arrogant
No Mercy
Unrealistic
Aloof
Unemotional
Intellectual Snob
Devalue Relationships
Critical
Eccentric
Heartless
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart
Naïve
Mushy
Touchy-feely
Smothering
Stuck in the Past
Push-over
Emotional
Fawning
Always a Cause
Flaky
Flaky
Rule Breaker
Manipulative
Uncontrollable
Obnoxious
Irresponsible
Off Task
Resist Closure
Indecisive
Distracted
What makes the athletic experience “fun” for each of the Colors?
What makes the athletic experience “fun” for each of the Colors?
Their job to meet you in your Color?
Their job to meet you in your Color?
OR
Your job to meet them in their Color?
Practice Planning – all Colors?
Practice Planning – all Colors?
Motivation & Discipline
Communication w/ Athletes & Parents – Sales
% - your Color
We all have four colors in our spectrum
We all have four colors in our spectrum
A primary color dominates our spectrum
The “blend” of colors makes us unique
Drawing upon all of our colors improves our personal and professional relationships by:
Gaining knowledge and skills to access basic core needs of self and others
Gaining knowledge and skills to access basic core needs of self and others
Motivating and empowering self and others to use or unique qualities and strengths
Demonstrating and releasing natural talents and abilities
Increasing self-esteem, self-worth, and success through positive, productive actions
