True Colors

Hours:8:00am - 12:00pm

Tracked Orientation Leader office hours, comparing with res. life tracking. helped bob and Trish prepare for meetings later in the day. One on one meeting with Trish; discussed assessment strategy. Kim taught Katie and I the True Colors GOLD Personality Assessment. I'm Green and Orange. (see below). It's probably the most accurate (least manipulative personality quiz I've taken, and the explanations really appeal to me. Katie and Kim are both BLUE (emotionally driven), which i think makes for a strong intern team. This afternoon, a group of about 10 administrators met to discuss evening programming. There are improvements to be made on the schedule.

Green

I seek knowledge and understanding.
Analytical, Global, Conceptual.
I live life by my own standards.
Cool, Calm, Collected.
I need explanations and answers.
Inventive, Logical, Perfectionist.
I value intelligence, insight, fairness and justice.
Abstract, Hypothetical, Investigative.
I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary, a problem solver.

AT WORK:
I am conceptual and independent thinker. For me, work is play. I am drawn to constant challenge in careers and like to develop models, explore ideas, or build systems to satisfy my need to deal with the innovative. Once I have perfected an idea, I prefer to move on, leaving the project to be maintained and supported by others.

IN LOVE:
I prefer to let my head rule my heart. I dislike repetition, so it is difficult for me to continuously express feelings. I believe that once feelings are stated, there are obvious to a partner. I am uneasy when my emotions control me; I want to establish a relationship, leave it to maintain itself, and turn my energies back to my career.

IN CHILDHOOD:
I appeared to be older than my years and focused on my greatest interests, achieving in subjects that were mentally stimulating. I was impatient with drill and routine, questioned authority, and found it necessary to respect teachers before I could learn from them.

Orange

I act on a moment’s notice.
Witty, Charming, Spontaneous.
I consider life as a game, here and now.
Impulsive, Generous, Impactful.
I need fun, variety, stimulation and excitement.
Optimistic, Eager, Bold.
I value skill, resourcefulness and courage.
Physical, Immediate, Fraternal.
I am a natural trouble-shooter, a performer, a competitor.

AT WORK:
I am bored and restless with jobs that are routine and structured and satisfied in careers that allow me independence and freedom, while utilizing my physical coordination and my love of tools. I view any kind of tool as an extension of self. I am a natural performer.



IN LOVE:
I seek a relationship with shared activities and interests. With my mate, I like to explore new ways to energize the relationship. As a lover, I need to be bold and thrive on physical contact. I enjoy giving extravagant gifts that bring obvious pleasure to my loved one.


IN CHILDHOOD:
Of all types of children I had the most difficult time fitting into academic routine. I learn by doing and experiencing, rather than by listening and reading. I need physical involvement in the learning process and am motivated by my own natural competitive nature and sense of fun.


We know that millennials at times rely on their helicopter parents. They (we) are a generation that have had play dates and scheduled, organized activities for as long as they (we) can remember. So, i think it's unlikely that if we set out Frisbees, footballs, kick balls, etc., new students will organize themselves into physical activities. Ever been to a high school dance? they won't even dance when presented with music, dance floor, low lights, etc. So, i think more structured social activities are still appropriate. My favorites (tries and true - thanks Naz (Jane): Dave Binder or Playfair. brilliant. i could not replicate what Dave binder or play fair does if i tried.