Cognitive Colour Spotlight: Yellow

#43 - Would you describe yourself as go-with-the-flow, visionary, easygoing, creative, and maybe a little petty? It’s possible you’re a Yellow. This episode marks the start of a 4-part series where Shane deep dives into the characteristics and behaviours of each of the four cognitive colours; Yellow, Green, Blue, and Red. Here, learn what makes a Yellow tick both at work and at home, strategies for self-development (if you are a Yellow), and tips for leaders to provide their Yellow team members with an experience that will leave them feeling empowered and fulfilled. 

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Show Notes:

1. [02:00] Chatting about Substack and email marketing. 
2. [05:30] Shane’s favourite ChatGPT plugins. 
3. [07:30] Introducing this new series. 
4. [09:00] What makes someone a Yellow?
5. [13:30] What is a Yellow like at work?
6. [15:15] How does a Yellow communicate?
7. [16:30] When we’ll switch to our secondary colours. 
8. [18:00] What role does a Yellow play in a team setting?
9. [19:30] How Yellows handle problem-solving.
10. [22:40] How a Yellow’s tendency to focus on the positive influences decision-making. 
11. [26:40] How Yellows contribute to managing change in an organization.
12. [27:40] When a Yellow doesn’t follow-through on something, do they feel bad?
13. [29:30] What situations or environments are particularly stressful for a Yellow?
14. [33:20] What is a Yellow like as a leader?
15. [36:10] Famous Yellow leaders.
16. [36:40] How to manage a Yellow. 
17. [39:35] Areas Yellows should focus on for self-development.
18. [41:30] How does a Yellow influence the dynamics at home?
19. [43:35] How Yellows handle conflicts. 
20. [45:15] How Yellows contribute to problem solving in a family. 
21. [46:45] What role does a Yellow play in a family change?

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Web Pilot (ChatGPT Plugin): https://gptstore.ai/plugins/webpilotai-com 
• Our episode about Active Listening: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/whats-the-actual-benefit-of-active-listening/id1647450164?i=1000607324902 
• Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
• Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ 
• Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/