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Mental Models

Yellow Behavior

Yellow behavior describes an outgoing, optimistic, and talkative personality type. Famous examples include Oprah Winfrey and Robin Williams.

THE IDEA

Conclusions on Yellow Behavior

What do you think? Have you ever met a real Yellow? Famous people who exhibit clear yellow traits include Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and, to take some fictional examples, Pippin from The Lord of the Rings and Han Solo from Star Wars.

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Green Behavior

When to use it

  • Leading team brainstorming sessions

  • Engaging with customers in sales or marketing

  • Public speaking and presentations

  • Building rapport in networking events

FROM THEORY TO EVERYDAY LIFE

In practice

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Famous Yellows

Oprah Winfrey, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, Pippin from The Lord of the Rings, and Han Solo from Star Wars are cited as clear examples of Yellow behavior.

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A MOMENT TO REFLECT

Put it to work.

  1. Have you ever met a real Yellow? What traits did they exhibit?

  2. How might a Yellow personality thrive in a team environment?

  3. What challenges could arise when interacting with a Yellow in a workplace?

Connected ideas

Another lens can bring the same problem into focus.

CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION

Source texts

  • Surrounded By Idiots (Thomas Erikson)
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