Recently I was certified in the facilitation of the Real Colors temperament assessment tool. Real Colors is grounded in the personality theory of Carl Jung, and validated by the work of Myers-Briggs, and Keirsey-Bates. Maybe you are familiar with other assessment tools like MBTI or DISC. Real Colors is a tool that is accurate, understandable, and easy to apply on a daily basis.
Why is all of that important? Your ability to communicate and connect with others is vital to your success. According to the Harvard Business Review, “The number one criteria for advancement and promotion for professionals is an ability to communicate effectively.” Leadership expert John C. Maxwell says, “Connecting is vital for any person who wants to achieve success. It is essential for anyone who wants to build great relationships.”
Knowing about temperament theory can help you identify the approach required to improve your connection with specific people. People are different in how they connect with others. People have different perspectives.
How much more effective could you be in your work life and relationships if you had more insight in how to connect, support and add value to others?
As Zig Ziglar said, “You can get everything in life you want if you help enough other people get what they want.” What if you had a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with other people?
The Real Colors workshop provides the opportunity for people to learn their own temperament preferences, and how they can better relate to others with different preferences.
If you are discussing a new problem that needs to be solved with an individual, what approach in communication would you use? Some people want you to get right to the point and discuss how to solve the problem. Some people want to understand why the problem needs to be solved, but not told how to solve it. Others want to understand how solving the problem will support the team or other people. Other people need clear and precise direction with defined organization on how to solve the problem.
Which approach is most effective? It depends on who you are are talking with.
If you knew which approach would work with different individuals wouldn’t your effectiveness improve? That is the power of Real Colors.
I am excited about helping people understand themselves, and how they can be more effective in this world. Contact me if you would like to know more about how Real Colors can help you or your organization.