The More the Merrier! Your Friends Are My Friends.
Yellows are outgoing, enthusiastic, and persuasive individuals who focus on building relationships. They see strangers as friends yet to be met and maintain large social networks, driven by invincible optimism and curiosity.
THE IDEA
"The More the Merrier! Your Friends Are My Friends."
People with lots of Yellow in their behavior are focused on creating relationships. They are outgoing and can be extremely persuasive. They’re enthusiastic, excited, and happy to talk about their feelings for others and, not infrequently, for complete strangers.
Yellows can talk to anyone. They are not at all shy, perceiving most people they meet as pleasant. They even see strangers in a positive light—they’re just friends you haven’t met yet.
Many people notice that Yellows are always smiling and laughing. That’s undoubtedly one of a Yellow’s strengths. Their optimism is invincible. Comments about how everything is going to hell are often met by remarks about “What a beautiful view we have!”
Just like Reds, Yellows have lots of energy. They find most things interesting, and Yellow individuals are the most curious people you’ll ever meet. Everything new is enjoyable, and a great deal of Yellow energy is spent finding new ways of doing things.
Who gets the most holiday cards, do you think? Yellows. Most contacts in their cell phone? That’s right—Yellows. Most friends on Facebook? You’re getting the idea—Yellows. They have friends absolutely everywhere, and they are excellent at keeping in touch with everyone in order to keep up-to-date. Yellows want to know what’s going on. They want to be where it’s all happening, and they will make sure to be at every party.
When to use it
In a team environment, a Yellow can boost morale, encourage collaboration, and act as a social glue.
In sales or customer service, a Yellow's enthusiasm and ability to connect with anyone can be highly persuasive.
At networking events, Yellows naturally make many connections and can introduce people to each other.
When a group faces setbacks, a Yellow's optimism can help maintain motivation and a positive outlook.
FROM THEORY TO EVERYDAY LIFE
In practice
Holiday Cards and Contacts
Yellows are described as the people who send the most holiday cards, have the most contacts in their phone, and have the most friends on Facebook.
Optimistic Reframe
When someone comments that everything is going to hell, a Yellow might respond with, 'What a beautiful view we have!' This shows their invincible optimism and ability to find positivity even in negative situations.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
Put it to work.
How could you use your social energy to build stronger professional networks?
What potential drawbacks might come from always seeing strangers as friends?
In what situations might invincible optimism be a hindrance rather than a strength?
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Source texts
- Surrounded By Idiots (Thomas Erikson)