If Your True Color is Gold

Before you read about your color, place the sticker on your forehead so we know your True Color.

Gold

I need to follow rules and respect authority

Loyal, Dependable, Prepared

I have a strong sense of right and wrong in life

Thorough, Sensible, Punctual

I need to be useful and belong

Faithful, Stable, Organized

I value home, family, and tradition

Caring, Concerned, Concrete

I am a natural preserver, a parent, a helper

GOLDS...at work

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I provide stability and can maintain organization. My ability to handle details and to work hard make me the backbone of many organizations. I believe that work comes before play, even if I must work overtime to complete the task.

GOLDS...in relationships

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I am serious and tend to have traditional, conservative views of both love and marriage. I enjoy others who can work along with me, building secure, predictable relationships together. I demonstrate admiration through the practical things I do for the ones I love.

GOLDS...in childhood

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I wanted to follow the rules and regulations of the school. I understood and respected authority and was comfortable with academic routine. I was the easiest of all types of children to adapt to the education system.

Gold Leadership Style

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Expects punctuality, order, loyalty

Assumes “right” way to do things

Seldom questions tradition

Rules oriented Detailed/thorough approach Prolonged time to initiate any change

Expects people to “play” their roles

Gold Having a Bad Day

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Complaining and self-pity

Anxiety and worry

Depression and fatigue

Malicious judgments about yourself

Authoritarianism reactions

Group Processing-Discussion

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• What are some strengths/weaknesses about your color?

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2) What do others need to know about

working with your true color?

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3) What are some characteristics that

cause your color type stress?

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Each True Color group has the following items…

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• 1 roll of tape
• 5 pieces of ribbon
• 3 balloons
• 2 paper plates

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Please make an object using all of the items. After your group has made an object, discuss the following questions. Once you all agree on the answers, you will present your answers with the whole group. During your presentation, every member of the group must be touching the object.

1. What food best represents your primary color?

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2. What song best represents your primary color?

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3. What strengths and abilities of your primary color can you use to be a leader in your school or community?

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4. Decide how your color group will present your answers to the other groups (i.e. who will speak, how will you utilize the material in the bags, etc.)