50 pages 1 hour read

Thomas Erikson

Surrounded By Idiots

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Surrounded By Idiots, behavioral expert Thomas Erikson uses the DISC method to categorize personalities into four types—Red (Dominant), Yellow (Inspiring), Green (Stable), and Blue (Compliant). He explores how understanding these types helps improve communication, reduce conflicts, and achieve personal and professional goals by tailoring interactions based on personality insights.

Reviews & Readership

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Thomas Erikson's Surrounded By Idiots offers an accessible exploration of behavioral styles, providing helpful insights into communication and interaction. Positive reviews highlight its practical applications and engaging presentation. However, criticisms focus on oversimplification and stereotyping. Overall, it's valued for its practical advice but should be approached with a critical mindset.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Surrounded By Idiots?

Readers who relish self-improvement and interpersonal dynamics as seen in How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie or The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey will appreciate Surrounded By Idiots by Thomas Erikson. This book demystifies communication challenges and offers pragmatic strategies for understanding various personality types.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Identity: Language

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Relationships: Teams

Topics

Sociology

Psychology

Business / Economics

Genre

Psychology

Self Help