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Summary: Personality types analysis based on a color metaphor
Review: "The Color Code: A New Way to See Yourself, Your Relationships, and Life" is a text on personality theory and motivation for each of four basic personality types. Dr. Hartman divides people into four basic personality types and describes the types using a colors metaphor. People who fall into the red category are motivated by power. They need to influence others and are totally dedicated to causes that they believe in. Reds are strongly opinionated and have no tolerance for stupidity. People who fall into the blue category are motivated by a desire for intimacy. Intensely loyal and always seeking a purpose in life, Blues are cautious with their emotions and tend to be neither happy nor sad but just existing from day to day. Whites are motivated by a desire for peace. Strongly empathetic and tolerant, Whites mix in well with any group and will tolerate just about anyone in order to avoid conflict. Yellows are focused on fun and pleasure. They are naturally happy people and relate well with others regardless of ages, social status or occupation. A defining trait for Yellows is that they always need a way out or a chance to escape and run free. They have a large number of people that they associate with but very few true, close friends. Dr. Hartman also discusses how to determine which personality type a person falls into. Once you know a person's color type you can understand why they act and react the way they do . Unlike many other texts on personality theory this one concentrates not only on what traits the person has but on what motivates them. Many books describe how a person in a particular category acts, but few focus on why they act that way. That is where this book differs. An interesting book with a useful system for understanding people, I found it much more valuable for understanding what motivates certain types of people than more complex systems with sixteen or more personality types. A recommended read.
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Summary: Clarity
Review: "The Color Code: A New Way to See Yourself, Your Relationships, and Life" is a text on personality theory and motivation for each of four basic personality types. Dr. Hartman divides people into four basic personality types and describes the types using a colors metaphor. People who fall into the red category are motivated by power. They need to influence others and are totally dedicated to causes that they believe in. Reds are strongly opinionated and have no tolerance for stupidity. People who fall into the blue category are motivated by a desire for intimacy. Intensely loyal and always seeking a purpose in life, Blues are cautious with their emotions and tend to be neither happy nor sad but just existing from day to day. Whites are motivated by a desire for peace. Strongly empathetic and tolerant, Whites mix in well with any group and will tolerate just about anyone in order to avoid conflict. Yellows are focused on fun and pleasure. They are naturally happy people and relate well with others regardless of ages, social status or occupation. A defining trait for Yellows is that they always need a way out or a chance to escape and run free. They have a large number of people that they associate with but very few true, close friends. Dr. Hartman also discusses how to determine which personality type a person falls into. Once you know a person's color type you can understand why they act and react the way they do . Unlike many other texts on personality theory this one concentrates not only on what traits the person has but on what motivates them. Many books describe how a person in a particular category acts, but few focus on why they act that way. That is where this book differs. An interesting book with a useful system for understanding people, I found it much more valuable for understanding what motivates certain types of people than more complex systems with sixteen or more personality types. A recommended read.
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Summary: I can't believe this book is still in print
Review: A parlour game gone mad. Even the author disavowed much of this book when he wrote a (non-successful) sequel years later. Many charitable professionals feel this book was a misguided attempt at labeling, which in itself is a misguided (at best) way to limit oneself, and others. Some I've talked to think the four personality types the author describes may actually be based on how Mormons address their congregations(?). Regardless, I have found numerous people who loved this book and, for example, labeled themselves as "emotional." They then excuse themselves for all manner of irrational, "emotional" behavior. One woman (sadly, a relative) had actually fallen into a serious psychosis based upon that label. I highly discourage reading this book. If you prefer popular psychology, please read one of Stephen Covey's books instead. You and yours will be happier for it.
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Summary: Very accurate, helpful book
Review: Being an almost pure White personality, I dislike being put in a category, ;) so I almost didn't finish the color test when a friend gave it to me. But after finishing, I had to buy the book to see what I could learn about myself and how to improve my relationships with others. Let me tell you from experience that everything Dr Hartman says about White personalities is true! I had never realized why I had trouble communicating, asserting myself, and making decisions, or why I have never felt any great personal ambition. It has also helped me understand my Red friend a lot better. I had to laugh when reading the Red/White section, because it perfectly describes our relationship! Now I know what to do better, and what not to do.
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Summary: Not only is Color Code accurate and effective, it's FUN!
Review: Congratulations, Dr. Taylor Hartman! Rarely does a tool come along that is as innovative, easily understood, and applicable across the board as The Color Code. As a professional educator in the field of human relations/business communications, I am constantly searching for ways to help students improve their interpersonal skills. Color Code allows individuals to readily identify core motives, assess interpersonal conflict, and choose an appropriate response. Talk about a natural high! And, it's FUN! While there may be color coding approaches with more academic rigor or scientific basis, the fact remains that even the lay person interested in improving relationships will find the profiles amazingly accurate and easily identifiable. In those few cases where individuals have difficulty identifying their core personality, Dr. Hartman explains the reasons why accurate evaluation may be a problem. He encourages those individuals to embark on a journey that will allow them to discover, perhaps for the first time, who they really are. What a gift - not unlike Cinderella and the glass slipper. An identity that finally fits! It's like coming home. Never a day goes by that I don't use The Color Code. Whether I'm teaching, interacting with my family, providing community service in the area of domestic violence and abuse, or trying to understand my own behavior, the answers are there. The exciting thing about using Color Code theory in helping others understand themselves is that it's non-threatening and non-judgmental. No one seems to mind being identified as a Red, Blue, White, or Yellow personality. It's understood that each color has its strengths and limitations. When coupled with Color Your Future, a companion volume to The Color Code, an individual learns how to overcome the limitations of his/her core and secondary colors by taking on the strengths of the other colors thus developing personal character. Families who implement Color Code concepts into their daily life will find empathy, patience, agency, accountability, and a commitment to individual growth natural byproducts. I heartily recommend The Color Code. Let your own experience with Dr. Hartman's principles be your validation.
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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: Easy to read, fun, and very illuminating. It really helped me to view myself and others with much more clarity. This is one of my favorite books on the subject of personality type.
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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: Easy to read, fun, and very illuminating. It really helped me to view myself and others with much more clarity. This is one of my favorite books on the subject of personality type.
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Summary: This Man and his message is pure magic!
Review: I can't tell you how much I have appreciated working for Dr. Hartman and with his tremendous corporate team. He has excellent trainers who live and love teaching these life changing principles. While there will always be those who can't face themselves and their personal problems (like those who write negative comments but refuse to identify themselves!) the world is so fortunate to have this message and these committed professionals to teach it. Never before has a book revolutionalized my life as The Color Code has! Even a dummy can see the power in this man and his message. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for your inspired and inspiring work. Wanda
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Summary: This is a incredible self help book!
Review: I'm a nurse and I've written two successful nursing texts. I wish I'd written this one. Using an entertaining style, Hartman's books (and tapes) give us a powerful and effective way to improve the quality of our personal and professional relationships. Who could use this more than nurses? These are challenging times that require us to think and work in teams. Applying Color Code principles helps us spend less time "spinning wheels" and more time "in gear", fully engaged in progress. P.S. Those of you who complain here that this isn't "science" need to remember that there is such a thing as grounded theory. You have to start somewhere. Color code principles are being validated on a daily basis by the many professionals and lay people who have learned their value. In years to come, maybe we'll see a scientific study. For now, the proof is in the pudding. It works!
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Summary: This book has helped me better relate to my children!
Review: Thank you Dr. Hartman! This book has helped me in both my personal and professional life. The Color Code has helped me to better understand other people. It shows you why people do the things they do and how to interact with those with personalities that are different from your own. It has certainly helped me, a Blue, perfectionist mother, understand my YELLOW daughter who's core motive is FUN. Definitely worth reading!!!
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