Shades of Success

What does your favorite color really say about you

By Kasey Cordell

Tom Potiowsky

Occupation
State economist

Best occupational category
Creator

Second-best occupational category
Persuader

Persuader traits
Witty, competitive, sociable, talkative, ambitious, argumentative, and aggressive

Suggested persuader careers
Life insurance agent, Realtor, salesperson, auctioneer, marketing executive, financial planner, travel agent, florist, stockbroker, TV announcer, elected public official

Anna Matzinger

Occupation
Winemaker and co-general manager, Archery Summit winery

Best occupational category
Organizer

Second-best occupational category
Doer

Doer traits
Emotionally stable, reliable, high energy, practical, thrifty, and persistent

Suggested doer careers
Engineer, mechanic, gardener, plumber, police officer, rancher, electrician, forester, flight attendant, contractor, horticulture worker, professional athlete

Judy Peppler

Occupation
State president of Qwest

Best occupational category
Creator

Second-best occupational category
Persuader