TRUE COLORS DESCRIPTIONS

Please rank each area from 1-4, 4 being most like you. Then total each one at the end and transfer per instructions to summary sheet.
Ranking (1 to 4) - each section should add up to 10
Values
A I highly regard tradition, dependability and organization. I look for security structure and responsibilities.
B I highly regard compassion, integrity and authenticity. I look for harmony, affection and personal identity
C I highly regard freedom, excitement and risk. I look for physical stimulation, challenge and competition.
D I highly regard competence, progress and expertise. I look for perfection, intelligence and rational answers to difficult questions.
Motivation
A I’m motivated by my desire to fit into the system and earn a place for myself by being useful and reliable.
B I’m motivated by a sense of self-actualization and my need to be genuine. I feel compelled to make the world a better place.
C I’m motivated by promises of action and adventure. I do things on a whim and must be free to get up and go.
D I’m motivated by my personal quest for competence and ingenuity. I must be able to solve life’s problems.
Communication
A I tend to sound bossy when talking with others because I focus on what needs to be done and who is going to do it.
B I’m a sympathetic listener who is sensitive to the verbal and nonverbal expressions of others. I like figurative and poetic language.
C I’m bold and aggressive and apt to say what’s on my mind and cut to the heart of the problem. I am charismatic and entertaining.
D I’m naturally skeptical and often appear to be distant and cool when talking with others. I dislike redundancy and small talk.
Work
A I prefer safe, stable and secure jobs with established, recognized institutions. I am the backbone of many organizations.
B I prefer situations that allow me to work with people, plants or animals in an interactive, creative and peaceful environment.
C I prefer lively, unpredictable and risky jobs that don’t tie me down or stifle my enthusiasm. I work well under pressure.
D I prefer work that has an analytical and creative focus where I can perfect an idea then move on to something else.
Supervision
A I’m an organization-oriented leader, who is highly accountable and believes in rules, procedures and well-planned meetings.
B I’m a people-oriented leader who is highly committed to the personal and professional well-being of my team members.
C I’m an action-oriented leader who is flexible and dynamic. I like to work with people who are talented, skillful and energetic.
D I’m a visionary leader who solves problems in a scientific manner. I surround myself with competent, independent workers.
Recreation
A When all my work is done, I’ll sit down and plan something to do. I enjoy structured and organized activities and sports.
B My leisure activities usually involve other people – it doesn’t’ matter what we do, just as long as we do it together.
C I love to play and do all I can to maximize my leisure time. I look for physically challenging and daring adventures.
D Because I hate to be mentally idle, I spend my leisure time in the solitary pursuit of competence or knowledge.
Childhood
A I was a well-mannered child who could be counted on to obey the rules and follow the instructions of my parents and teachers.
B I was a creative and imaginative child who was naturally gentle and sensitive to violence, aggression and competition.
C I was a noisy, spirited and fun-loving child and seemed to get into a lot of trouble. I was always on the go.
D I was an independent child who asked a lot of questions and liked to experiment and figure things out for myself.
Youth
A I enjoyed belonging to clubs and sports teams, participating in student government and working on school projects.
B I spent a lot of time building and maintaining relationships with my friends. I liked to be involved in intimate and small group activities.
C I liked to party with my friends and do things that were wild and crazy. I was somewhat defiant because I wanted to live life to the fullest.
D I set my own rules and standards and did things that caught my interest. I wasn’t very social and enjoyed isolated activities.
Education
A I prefer learning traditional subjects in a structured, goal-oriented environment. I was prepared and organized for class.
B I prefer learning about subjects that focus on people and their unique contributions to humanity. The best teachers were also my friends.
C I prefer learning practical, hands-on skills that I can use in real life. I learn by seeing and doing rather than by studying.
D I am driven to understand the world around me and prefer to work by myself on challenging subjects.
Love
A I want a stable partner who can work with me to build a solid, traditional and predictable relationship.
B I want a thoughtful, devoted and romantic lover who wants to develop stimulating, enduring and harmonious relationship.
C I want a passionate and sensual playmate who enjoys my favorite activities and wants to explore new and exciting things together.
D Because my head rules my heart, I look for a companion who fits into my intellectual model of the ideal relationship, whatever that is.

Total Each A,B,C,&D and record the total.

For the Summary – Rank 1-4, with 4 being the highest
and transfer that total to the Summary Page.
TOTALS Rank 1-4 based on the Totals

A 13 4+3+3+3
B 12 4+4+2+2
C 14 4+4+3+3
D 16 4+4+4+4