The Four Color Personality Test

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Four Color Personality tests are used by companies the world over in order to create an ideal and productive working environment for its employees.

Reasearch has shown that there are only four basic personality temperaments in the world. If you know which color personality you are - you may better understand your professional role, your role in a team, how you react to certain situations and what you can do to improve your situation.

Here's a simple version of this test: The Four Color Personality Test

Once you have your result; check back here to see what your color represents.

(Please note that your personality style however is unique. It's composed of a blend of all four colors. The purpose of the test is to figure out what your basic color is and how to make you thrive at work.)



Blue Personality: Analyzer/Organizer

A Blue personality uses its five physical senses to access information. An emotionally driven personality, you need to be liked and accepted. It is one of the "needs" that can cause apprehension in your personality. You are a polite, cooperative person who seeks to create conflict-free surroundings. You possess highly developed powers of observation. Family is important to you and you sometimes find yourself in the role of being a caretaker.

Tendencies
1. Orderliness
2. Conscientious
3. Disciplined
4. Precise
5. Thorough
6. Diplomatic with people
7. Analytical  

Ideal situation
1. Being able to concentrate on detail
2. Opportunities to critique
3. Stable surroundings and procedures
4. Exact job description, expectations
5. Opportunities for "careful" planning
6. Sufficient time to do things right
7. Opportunities for reassurance from authority   

Weaknesses
1. Indecisive (looking at all data)
2. Get bogged down in details
3. Rigid on the "how to's"
4. Avoids controversy
5. Low self esteem
6. Hesitant to try new things
7. Sensitive to criticism
8. Can be pessimistic  

Needs others to provide
1. Quick decision making
2. Optimism
3. Help in persuading others   

Personal growth area
1. Be more open with their feelings
2. Be more optimistic  



Green Personality: Helper/Supporter

A strong Green individual lives in a world of intangibles where hopes, dreams and emotions are most important. You look at the big picture, are not detail oriented, and like to explore possibilities and alternative ways of doing things. You march to your own drummer and frequently find it difficult to get on the same wavelength as others. This often puts pressure on your relationships. You have a rich vivid imagination and thrive in an atmosphere that encourages the use of your creative abilities and talent. Your intuition is highly developed and you seem to be able to sense what others are feeling.

Tendencies
1. Supportive
2. Agreeable
3. Loyal
4. Self control
5. Consistent
6. Good listener
7. Opportunity to develop personal relationships  

Ideal situation
1. Sincere appreciation by others
2. Minimal conflict between people
3. Security
4. Acknowledgement of work by others
5. Limited territory
6. Traditional procedures
7. Opportunity to develop personal relationships   

Weaknesses
1. Resist change
2. Trouble making deadlines
3. Overly lenient with people
4. Procrastinates
5. Indecisive
6. Holds grudges
7. Overly possessive
8. Lacks initiative  

Needs others to provide
1. Push to try new challenges
2. Help in solving difficult problems
3. Initiative and accepting change   

Personal growth area
1. Facing confrontation and dealing with it
2. Moving at a faster pace and initiating



Red Personality: Leader/Promoter

A dominant Red score indicates life’s experiences must make sense to you. You are logical, practical and do not display emotions easily. Because of your desire for structure, you seek control of both your environment and people, and are sometimes seen by others as domineering. You are punctual and may become irritated if you think your time is being wasted. A natural leader, you are driven by the need for power and control. What stresses you is lack of organization and last minute changes.

Tendencies
1. Getting immediate results
2. Making quick decisions
3. Persistence
4. Solving problems
5. Taking charge
6. Looking self reliant
7. Accepting challenges  

Ideal situation
1. New varied activities
2. Opportunity to really get things done
3. Continual challenges, multi-tasker
4. Difficult assignments
5. Freedom to act from their instinct
6. Control over the situations
7. Direct answers from others, no innuendoes   

Weaknesses
1. Insensitivity towards others
2. Impatient
3. Overlook risks
4. Inflexibilty, demanding of others
5. Talks too much
6. Inattentive to details at times
7. Resenting of restrictions  

Needs others to provide
1. Attention to routine tasks
2. Caution
3. Focus on details and facts   

Personal growth area
1. Greater patience
2. Sensitivity to others' needs
3. Flexibility



Yellow Personality: Creator/Performer  

Yellows are self-confident personalities who will challenge anything and everything; authority, rules and established ways of thinking. This tendency to question everything can create a strained atmosphere in both business and personal situations. You are interested in theories, abstractions, innovations and change. You are a conceptual deep thinker and enjoy getting "lost in your head" as a way of exploring new ideas and looking for innovative ways to make a difference. You are a true "out-of-the-box" visionary and adept at multi-tasking. Searching for the hidden meanings behind every day life gives you great pleasure.

Tendencies
1. Optimsm
2. Enthusiasm
3. Makes good impressions
4. Verbally articulate
5. Likes to help others
6. Creates entertaining climate  

Ideal situation
1. Friendly warm environment
2. Freedom from control
3. Public recognition of ability
4. Opportunity to talk
5. Positive reinforcement
6. Enthusiastic response to ideas   

Weaknesses
1. Following through
2. Overestimating results
3. Misjudging capabilities
4. Talks too much
5. Acts impulsively
6. Jumps to conclusions
7. Over commits
8. Acts first, thinks second  

Needs others to provide
1. Follow through on details
2. Focus on tasks
3. Logical approach   

Personal growth area
1. Time awareness
2. Objectivity in decision making                                                                                               

MySense

The Hartman Personality Profile also known as The Color Code, created by Dr. Taylor Hartman, divides personalities into four colors: Red (the power wielders), Blue (the do-gooders), White (the peacekeepers), and Yellow (the fun lovers). Although different groups of people have different demographics, the general breakdown suggests that Reds comprise 25% of the population; Blues 35%; Whites 20%; and Yellows 20%.[1] A 45-question test assesses one's color.

Classify the Motive Types
The driving core motives are classified into four colors: Red, the power wielders; Blue, the do-gooders; White, the peacekeepers; and Yellow, the fun lovers.[2] It is a creative way to simplify this system for your understanding and use. This simplification sometimes causes people not to take the Color Code seriously, however, that is a mistake. The Color Code at first glance represents a fraction of the whole. Hartman believes the system is simple and at the same time profound.
Others are not so sure. As Nietzsche said, "What labels me, negates me."

Reds: The Power Wielders
Reds are the power wielders of the world. Reds use logic, vision and determination. From a Red perspective, emotion has nothing to do with completing tasks.
Red Strengths Reds are: Action oriented, Assertive, Confident, Decisive, Determined, Disciplined, Independent, Leaders, Logical, Pragmatic, Proactive, Productive, Responsible, and Task-Dominant.
Red Limitations Reds often have to be right. They may come across as harsh and critical, even when they don't mean to. Reds can be cheap. They may tend to give priority to work over personal relationships. Reds may be poor listeners. They can also exhibit controlling and domineering traits.

Blues: The Do-gooders
Life is a sequence of commitments for blues. They thrive on relationships and willingly sacrifice personal gain. Blues are highly demanding perfectionists. They can be distrusting and worry prone. They are complex and intuitive and can be very opinionated. Blues can also be emotional and moody. Blues can be self-righteous and insecure and can also be very self disciplined and sincere.
Blue Strengths Blues are steady, ordered and enduring. Blues love with passion. They bring culture and dependency to society and home. They are highly committed and loyal. They are comfortable in creative environments. They strive to be the best they can be.
Blue Limitations Blues are the most controlling of the four colors. They are insecure and judgmental. Lacking trust, they find themselves resentful or unforgiving. They often fail at seeing the positive side of life. They want so badly to be loved and accepted, constantly seeking understanding from others while often refusing to understand and accept themselves.

Whites: The Peacekeepers
Motivated by Peace, Whites will do anything to avoid confrontation. Their only demands from life are the things that make them feel comfortable. That feeling fosters their need to feel good inside.
White Strengths Whites are kind, considerate, patient and accepting. They are virtually devoid of ego. They are good at constructing thoughts that did not exist before, just from careful listening and taking time to think things through.
White Limitations Whites don’t commonly share what they are feeling, understanding or seeing. They won't express conflict. Whites may be unwilling to set goals. They dislike working at someone else’s pace. They can be very self-deprecating.

Yellows: The Fun Lovers
Yellows are motivated by Fun. They are here to have a great time.
Yellow Strengths Yellows are enthusiastic. They are very persuasive. They are spontaneous in nature. They are always looking for something new to do.
Yellow Limitations They develop friendships with ease but can be very self-centered. They often have lots of friends but on a superficial level. Their self-centered nature blocks them from forming meaningful relationship.

See also

• Table of similar systems of comparison of temperaments
  

References

• ^ Hartman, Taylor. The Color Code. pp. 40. ISBN 0-684-84376-5.
• ^ Doc7. "http://forum.tufat.com/archive/index.php/t-18989.html".
  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartman_Personality_Profile

MySense

When it comes to dealing with people there are basically three kinds of interactions: 1) the interaction that's fun because they're like you and share common interests, 2) the interaction that's productive because they think like you and share the same values, and 3) the interaction that's frustrating because no matter how hard you try it seems impossible to get on the same wavelength.
Let's face it. It's this third interaction that leaves us scratching our heads and asking, "Why is it so difficult to deal with people?" After all, don't they see that we're just trying to help? Don't they know we care without always having to say, "I love you"? Don't they understand that we're not criticizing them, but just trying to help them be more successful? Don't they know that we're really trying to make sense of what they're saying even though inside we're wondering what they're talking about? Don't they understand that we too get frustrated when there's conflict?


WHY IS DEALING WITH PEOPLE SO DIFFICULT?

• Not everyone sees the situation the same way.
• Not everyone hears things the same way.
• Not everyone uses the same words to communicate.
• People do things for their reasons and not ours, no matter how much we try to convince them that our way is the right way and the only way.
• Stress isn't a one size fits all. What stresses one person can be a motivator for another.
• Not everyone defines love the same, nor do they have the same needs in order to feel loved.
• Not everyone follows the same time clock or views deadlines the same way.
• People are different, and those differences show up in every interaction we experience.
  

WHAT'S THE ANSWER?
Understanding personality. And that begins with you. Do you know who you really are, or why you think and act the way you do? Imagine the opportunities that would open up if you better understood yourself and other people. Imagine how conflict free your interactions would be, and how easy it would be to communicate with each other. Imagine the benefits if you were able to build personal and business relationships that were mutually satisfying, rewarding, and productive.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Personal:

• Minimize the potential for conflict at home
• Improve your relationship with your partner
• Enhance your self-confidence and self-image
• Increase personal success and wealth
• Improve parenting skills
• Chose a career that complements your strengths
• Increase relationship building
• Improve communication skills
• Manage money more effectively
• Reduce stress
• Promote good health
     
  

Business /Organization:

• Conduct meetings more effectively
• Improve management skills
• Resolve conflicts more quickly
• Improve teacher-student relationships
• Reduce absenteeism
• Increase productivity
• Create more effective and cohesive teams
• Improve customer service
• Decrease staff turnover
  

What color is your personality? Find out by taking the [url=]FREE mini personality assessment[/url].
This approach to the world of personality uses four colors, each with their own unique way of seeing situations, expressing themselves, solving problems, and interacting with people. These four colors are:

• RED – These are the Just Get it Done people. What you see is what you get. Reds don’t leave you wondering what’s on their mind or what they expect of you. Black and white is the only way they see the world. They measure on the bottom line and are point A to point B people. They’re hard workers, dependable, decisive, assertive, and display strong leadership abilities. They need to be in the driver’s seat and in control.

• ORANGE – These are the Let’s All Get Along people. Oranges are the caregivers and peacemakers. Caring for and about people is what gives meaning to their lives. They have a strong sense of community and need to be involved in activities that will enrich the lives of others. Oranges are devoted, kind, loyal, good listeners and socially responsible. They strive to create an atmosphere of harmony and cooperation.

• YELLOW – These are the Let’s Do It Better people. They’re visionaries who display strong leadership qualities. They’re deep thinkers whose primary purpose in life is to make a difference. Doing things the way they have always been done is not what drives the Yellow. They pride themselves on their problem solving skills and their hallmark is their competency and expertise. When others shy away from a challenge, the Yellow will take it on and find great pleasure in accomplishing what others cannot.

• GREEN – These are the Let’s Experience It All people. They have rich vivid imaginations and thrive, flourish, and grow when using their creative abilities. They’re known for creating innovative ideas and novel applications for existing products and services. They’re highly developed in their intuitive skills and would rather trust their hunches than follow their logic. They’re emotional, enthusiastic, passionate, fun loving and definitely march to their own drummer. Their primary purpose in life is to be a catalyst for change.

WHY IS UNDERSTANDING PERSONALITY SO IMPORTANT?

• It's what drives how you think and how you make decisions.
• It's what influences who you want to be with and who you choose to avoid.
• It's what determines the words you use to communicate.
• It's what drives why you jump at some things and procrastinate at other things.
• It's what motivates you and forms your value systems.
• It's what makes you - you.
  

There are many paths we can take to find out who we really are. The most direct route comes from harnessing the strengths of personality color. The least direct route comes from other people telling us who we are and what we are capable of achieving. Life continually offers us choices. Understanding personality is one of them.             
- Carol Ritberger

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