Showing Our True Colors (True Success Book) [Paperback]

Mary Miscisin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2001 | Series: True Success Book

Playfully illustrated, this fun, easy guide for identifying personality styles provides insights as to why people behave as they do. Based on Don Lowry’s True ColorsÒ model, you will discover tips for understanding, appreciating and relating to each style. Lighthearted anecdotes convey concepts in “real life” situations, offering immediately useful methods for resolving conflicts, opening lines of communication, and enhancing personal effectiveness. Convenient reference lists and a set of color character cards are included for easy determination of your True Colors spectrum. The end result is a celebration of the uniqueness in yourself and others.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

We are extremely pleased to be releasing Showing Our True Colors by Mary Miscisin, after a very long and difficult search to find exactly the right vehicle. Mary has written the definitive book about True Colors as it applies to individual relationships – both personal and professional. She has more than fulfilled our very high expectations with this very entertaining but substantial volume.

True Colors has been empowering individuals and organizations to succeed for over twenty years. Through workshops, skits, and a variety of training and “edutainment” formats, thousands of people have gone through an exciting shift in thinking that has improved their lives and enhanced their professional and personal relationships. True Colors works because it’s simple, enjoyable, and based on true principles. Successful people seem to know who they are, what their True Colors are, and what their values, needs, strengths, and joys are. They know and trust themselves, and behave accordingly. They appreciate the needs and strengths of others, and behave compassionately. Their integrity inspires trust-and productivity-in everyone around them.

Mary has perfectly captured and conveyed this essence of True Colors in her book. We are proud to offer it to our readers with the confidence and conviction that it will serve them well.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: True Colors; 3 edition (June 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893320235
• ISBN-13: 978-1893320239
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-long Learning!, March 3, 2005

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Tom (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Showing Our True Colors (True Success Book) (Paperback)

As an educator with 30 years experience in the classroom and in coaching, I wish I could have read Mary Miscisin's book 30 years ago! I would have been a much better teacher and coach because I would have had a much better understanding of my students and athletes and how to more effectively communicate with them based on their colors. I couldn't put the book down because I kept meeting past students as well as people I know now represented in Miscisin's creative and stimulating examples. "Showing Our True Colors" was so challenging and packed with information, yet so simple to understand and implement. Every parent, teacher, and coach ought to read the book. It is a must for couples and anyone who wants to communicate more effectively. Where was this book when I needed it? Oh, yeah, I still do need it today. Thanks Mary!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Showing Our True Colors, March 4, 2005

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J. Richer "Cougar grad" (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Showing Our True Colors (True Success Book) (Paperback)

Mary Miscisin's book was outstanding! It was a fun and easy read, yet full of informative and interesting ideas about people and how and why they act the way they do. Having been an educator for many years, this is THE book I could have used long ago to better interact with my students and their parents. The book's content makes easy what Myers-Briggs tries to do. I would recommend it to anyone who has a desire to deal more effectively with children or adults.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book to understand temperament styles, July 26, 2001

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"differentdrummers" (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Showing Our True Colors (True Success Book) (Paperback)

It is a great pleasure to recommend this book to anyone wanting to understand and appreciate themselves and others better. It is a great tool to "turn irritation into appreciation"

"Showing Our True Colors" is an exceptional book with explanations and examples of the four temperament styles. It is broken down into understanding your own color (temperament) and then explains how each of the four colors communicate. You are given concrete examples of how to understand and communicate with each of the four temperaments. You are also given examples of the characteristics of a temperament in stress (Characteristics of a faded blue, etc) and how to help "brighten" them. The cartoon characters are funny and to the point. They are great examples of the situation being discussed. It has been my experience that when I show someone this book they want to know how to get their own copy (there is no way they can get mine from me!!) Congratulations to Mary Miscisin for putting together this wonderful communication tool.