At work: You like to help bring out the best in others, and you enjoy knowing that you are appreciated, by the sincere, thoughtful words you say and the things you do for others. You support your organization and the people in it in every way that you can, from fulfilling the day-to-day needs of individuals, to supporting your organization’s greatest needs. You are a kind, compassionate person who wants to nurture, listen, enliven, and inspire. You are a natural peace-maker and mediator, making sure that everyone’s needs are met. You contribute to the success of your organization by creating an environment that inspires harmony and personal happiness. Conflict at work makes it difficult to work effectively, so you use your natural mediation skills whenever you can.

At school: You like to learn in a group or with partners, to inspire others, and to be inspired. You are poetic and creative, and you enjoy subjects that include the human element, or the good of humanity, or the good of anything on our planet. You are an excellent listener, especially when you have a good relationship with your teacher and other students. The better your relationships at school, the better you learn. Without good relationships, being at school and learning doesn’t seem quite as worthwhile.

With family and friends: You are always one to help out, and you try to keep everyone and everything in harmony. You love to do things that bring others a sense of love, inspiration, and peace of mind. You enjoy being close to your family members and friends, never missing an important event in their lives. You are always there to listen and share your compassion. You love gatherings where everyone feels comfortable just being themselves and feeling free to share their feelings. Conflict in your family, or between close friends, is hard to bear—you’re often the one to bring peace.

With your Spouse: Because you are so compassionate, warm, and empathetic, you love intimacy and romance. You are extremely creative in ways that you show love, doing many thoughtful things for your Partner that he or she may not even know about. You want him or her to feel loved, inspired, and to live a happy, fulfilling life. You also love the feeling of being needed. Be careful that you don’t forget your own needs, and martyr yourself—or “enable” your Partner in any dysfunctional behaviors.

Communication Style Personal and Interactive

When communicating, this style likes to take time to relate. Often thought of as “good listeners”, Blues will try to establish good eye contact, and “be there” for others as a confidant, friend, and supporter. Blues feel most comfortable in conversation if they believe that they have made a meaningful connection so they may share personal aspects of their life. They feel additional rapport if the other person in turn shares something of a similar nature with them.

A Blue’s world revolves around people, relationships, and fostering growth in themselves and others. When speaking, they first focus their attention on establishing a relationship or reconnecting with the person. The information they wish to convey is woven into this relationship-building endeavor.

Blue Personality Style

• Friendly, helpful, empathetic
• Optimistic
• Expressive with emotion
• Fostering or maintaining harmony
• May use metaphors to embellish points

Blue Communication Style

In conversation, the Blue Communication Style naturally tracks the following aspects:

• Careful word selection to foster a positive attitude?
• Is what we are discussing enhancing or damaging anyone’s self-esteem?
• Is there something here that can strengthen the team?
• How best to show that we value and appreciate others?

Tips for Communicating with Blues

• Acknowledge them personally!
• Recognize their consideration of others!
• Be respectful towards others.
• Show appreciation!
• Include them!
• Have patience!
• Don’t “BARK” orders!