Knowing more about your own personality, strengths, weaknesses can really help your business, your family life, everything! Plus, knowing what others are, your spouse, kids, coaches can help you communicate with them much more effectively and have much better relationships!
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SAPPHIRE(A)/YELLOW/(I)INTERACTIVE:
Peter Venkman Ghostbusters |
Ferris Bueller |
Motivated by FUN, think with their mouth… Love to talk out their problems, love being around people, they were wired for entertaining others, creative and spontaneous, they have the most energy, life giving, see good in every situation, clothing gives them away, lot of time in detention as kids, talk themselves out of speeding tickets, change clothes often, messy room/closet, must have noise, innovators, have been identified as A.D.D., have a desire to please, thrive on teamwork, doodle on everything, hate work and rules, often unorganized and LATE, love receiving recognition, Spiritual Gift of motivation, movement, encouragement, prophesy, exortation, edification.
Yellows are motivated by Fun. They are here to have a great time.
- Strengths
Yellows are enthusiastic. They are very persuasive. They are spontaneous in nature. They are always looking for something new to do.
- Limitations
They develop friendships with ease but can be very self-centered, keeping them from forming meaningful relationships. Often they have lots of friends, but only on a superficial level. Yellows may have difficulty getting down to business.
Tend to meet new people in an outgoing, gregarious, and socially assertive manner. The key here is new people whom one hasn’t met before. Many other styles are talkative, but more so with people that they’ve known for some time. The Higher I scores are talkative, interactive and open even with people whom they have just initially met. People scoring in this range may also be a bit impulsive. Generally speaking, those with the Higher I scores are generally talkative and outgoing.
EMERALD(D)/BLUE/(C)CAUTIOUS:
Egon Ghostbusters |
Brian Breakfast Club |
Cameron Ferris Bueller |
Motivated by facts & figures, they are timely, intelligent, critical thinkers and love to document and organize, they believe there is a time and a place for everything, they think in a lot of directions, multiple solutions, researchers, gather knowledge and facts, amazingly organized, love order, perfectly timed, everything in its place, clothing on hangers, read all instructions, they love Discounts, read and follow instructions and are diligent with their money, great students, but can have difficulty with in person communication, they pick professions that don’t deal with people, they try to make all other types the same as them, write LONG emails and messages, often WHY people to death and can come across judgmental, Spiritual Gift of order, wisdom, discernment. Judged as insensitive and cold-hearted, bad communication skills. They need to take action, not seek perfection and get locked in research mode.
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 insecureand can also be very self-disciplined and sincere.
- 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.
- Limitations
Blues are the most controlling of the four colors. They can be insecure and judgmental. Lacking trust, they find themselves resentful or unforgiving. They often fail at seeing thepositive side of life. They want to be loved and accepted, constantly seeking understanding from others while often refusing to understand and accept themselves.
Tend to adhere to rules, standards, procedures, and protocol set by those in authority whom they respect. They like things to be done the right way according to the operating manual. “Rules are made to be followed” is an appropriate motto for those with higher C scores. They have some of the highest quality control interests of any of the styles and frequently wish others would do the same.
PEARL(C)/WHITE/(S)STABILITY:
Mikey Goonies |
Goose Top Gun |
Lloyd Dobler Say Anything |
The Maitlands Beetlejuice |
Motivated by helping others, don’t like pressure, like to have a cause in their work, They are a SAFE PLACE for most people, very giving of themselves and are often taken advantage of, they are the first to volunteer, can be judgmental of others because they feel they are “selfish” when really they help people because it makes THEM feel good, enjoy small gatherings, they enjoy a party but don’t start them, love cards, letters, handmade gifts, they are musical, ministers to the soul, calm, natural foods, organics, health industry, massage therapists, teachers, music teachers, don’t care about being first, don’t like pressure, hate confrontation, don’t like stress, Spiritual gift of service, teaching, showers of mercy, compassion, healing. Weaknesses – clutter, keep everything, hoarders, everything has sentimental value, they judge Rubies as greedy, selfish and aggressive, they help others to the point of enabling, causing codependency.
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 needto feel good inside.
- Strengths
Whites are kind, considerate, patient and accepting. They are 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.
- 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 somewhat self-deprecating.
Tend to prefer a more controlled, deliberative and predictable environment. They place a premium on security of a work situation and disciplined behavior. They also tend to show a sense of loyalty to a team or organization, and as a result, may have a greater longevity or tenure in a position than some other styles. They have an excellent listening style and are very patient coaches and teachers for others on the team.
RUBY(B)/RED/(D)DECISIVE:
Claire Breakfast Club |
Andrew Breakfast Club |
Motivated by a challenge, goal, competition, money, always have to be first, like to have the BEST of everything, best food and drinks, nice clothing, wears lots of black, top brands, cuts through details to get to the bottom line, natural leaders, make QUICK decisions, born with an overdose of confidence, not good at delegating tasks (Take on too much), can work themselves to exhaustion and burnout, first thing to do when wake up is check phone for messages, spiritual Gift of LEADERSHIP
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.
- Strengths
Reds are: Action oriented, Assertive, Confident, Decisive, Determined, Disciplined, Independent, Leaders, Logical, Pragmatic, Proactive, Productive, Responsible, and Task-Dominant.
- 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 overpersonal relationships. Reds may be poor listeners. They can also exhibit controlling and domineering traits.
Tend to solve new problems very quickly and assertively. They take an active and direct approach to obtaining results. The key here is new problems such as those that are unprecedented or haven’t happened before. There may also be an element of risk in taking the wrong approach or developing an incorrect solution, but those with a High D score are willing to take those risks, even if they may be incorrect.
The more you learn about people, the more you learn their major AND minor gems, as well as how they can change over time!
SAPPHIRE/RUBY
Marty McFly Back to the Future |
Maverick Top Gun |
Marty McFly and Maverick both are sapphire rubies because while they love to have fun, they can also be very determined to accomplish their goals and never let anyone call them chicken!
PEARL/RUBY
Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi |
Daniel Karate Kid |
Luke and Daniel are pearl rubies because they have loving giving hearts, but will stand up to challenges when faced with threats!