![]() ![]() The author also believes our code of behavior is determined by our motives, our needs, and our wants which are different for each personality. Taylor asserts that personality plays heavily into our interpretation of life. Although not written from a biblical perspective, I found the book to be a helpful tool for understanding how God made us each unique, yet complementary to other personality types. These brief descriptions are just a teaser for The People Code ‘s 300 pages of fascinating discovery about yourself and those you know. Easily bored, they want freedom and crave action and adventure. ![]() They have a need to look good and seek approval from others. ![]() Motivated by fun, the Yellow personality knows exactly what they love to do and always find the time and resources to do it. The Yellow personality moves to the beat of a different drum. They need kindness from others and want independence. They accept life’s challenges for what they are. Motivated by keeping the peace, the White personality has a keen awareness and astute perspective. The White personality stays calm in the midst of chaos. They love to improve the lives of those around them. They are directed by a strong moral conscience, and they specifically need to be appreciated and understood. Motivated by doing good (and doing it right), the Blue personality innately knows that life is all about relationships. The Blue personality thrives on connecting the dots. They have a need to be respected and to be right. They are generally resourceful and able to see the big picture. Motivated by power, the Red personality wants to be in control and be productive. This book reinforced what I suspected, that our family was composed of all the colors, and our four children each demonstrated different predominant personalities-at least in this mom’s opinion! The Red personality marches purposefully through life. Or, for those who remember best by alliteration: powerful, perfectionist, peaceful, and playful. This method of linking someone’s core motive with their personality was an eye-opener for me, and I was excited to learn more about the people I love, live with, and work around.Īccording to Taylor, people fall into four main categories based on their motivation: power wielders, do-gooders/connectors, peacekeepers, and fun lovers. The subtitle sums up the premise: “It’s all about your innate motive.” The key to unlocking your personality “color” is to find out what motivates you and use this knowledge to improve relationships, both in families and in the workplace. Recently I was directed to a personality study by Taylor Hartman in his book entitled The People Code (formerly The Color Code). Each approach generally results in the same conclusion: our personality is an intrinsic part of our nature and in large part determines how we relate to other people. Whether comparing personalities to animals, characters in the Bible and literature, or using descriptive psychological terms, most systems differentiate four main personality types, acknowledging you can be a combination of several. Since college days, I have been fascinated with personality types and have taken multiple tests to determine my distinctive profile. Not that I’m always in a state of “the blues,” but I definitely have melancholic tendencies. Color me blue! Not only is it my favorite color, but it pretty much sums up my personality. ![]()
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