Oranges
We sometimes forget to enjoy our journey, and we can count on our Oranges to remind us that life is meant to be fun. Whether they make us laugh, sing, dance or exercise our bodies, we can all profit from their attitude as a stress buster to keep us from taking life too seriously. Whatever their position, they bring a lighter touch.
Characteristics
  • Energetic
  • Desires change
  • Playful
  • Master negotiator
  • Self-confident
  • Natural entertainer
  • Pushes boundaries
  • Accepts challenges
  • Most productive in non-structured environments
  • Impulsive and spontaneous
  • "Just do it"
  • Appreciates immediate feedback
Natural Gifts and Talents
  • Assembling things
  • Coaching
  • Competing
  • Constructing
  • Dancing
  • Displaying things
  • Troubleshooting
  • Drafting
  • Entertaining
  • Illustrating
  • Influencing others
  • Manipulating
  • Marketing
  • Working under pressure
  • Negotiating
  • Operating tools and vehicles
  • Persuading
  • Promoting
  • Public speaking
  • Risk-taking
Things That Cause Stress
  • Too much responsibility
  • Redundancy
  • Deadlines
  • Rules and regulations
  • Being stuck at a desk
  • Abstract concepts
  • Non-negotiable and imposed structure
  • Requirements to read manuals and follow "how-to" directions
  • Too much attention to product and not enough to performance/results
  • Criticism
  • Lack of fun at work or in school
How others may see them
  • Irresponsible
  • Flaky
  • Manipulative
  • Scattered
  • Goof off
  • Cluttered
  • Obnoxious
  • Not a team player
  • Indecisive
  • Not able to stay on task
  • Disobey rules
  • Resists closure or decisions
How they see themselves
  • Fun-loving
  • Enjoys life
  • Spontaneous
  • Carefree
  • Proficient/capable
  • Hands on person
  • Problem solver
  • Good negotiator
  • Can deal with chaos
  • Trouble shooter
  • Able to do many things at once
How to relate to them
  • Understand their impulse to take each moment as it comes
  • Avoid slowing them down when they are on a quest
  • Allow them to show off their skills without condemning them for their process
  • Expect some spice
In esteem
  • Acts boldly and is direct
  • Risk-taking behavior
  • Acts impulsively and spontaneously
  • Seeks adventure without drugs
  • Wants "hands-on" activities
  • Is assertive and to the point
  • Is extremely physical
At risk
  • Acts rude and with defiance
  • Breaks the rules on purpose
  • Runs away, drops out
  • Involved with drugs
  • Acts out boisterously
  • Lying and cheating behavior
  • Violent behavior
Created: February 18, 2003
Revised: April 18, 2003
Nancy L. Spoolman