Here's a hard truth: the people you think are idiots think the exact same thing about you.

In this episode, Thomas Erikson, bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots, helps us answer the question: are we really surrounded by idiots or are we simply failing to communicate? He breaks down the four personality types that shape how every person around you behaves and explains exactly how each one thinks, communicates, and needs to be led.

You’ll learn the truth about energy vampires, narcissists, and how to protect yourself without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Topics discussed:

Introduction (00:00)

Why you think you're surrounded by idiots (00:51)

The four “colors” of human behavior (04:10)

Yellow vs. blue: the communication gap (09:58)

How to adapt to different colors (15:03)

What each color needs most from their leaders (16:47)

How to build your leadership communication skills (18:22)

The trap most leaders fall into (23:05)

The colors that struggle the most to adapt (28:47)

How to deal with energy vampires (30:27)

The truth about working with narcissists (34:04)

Connect with Thomas Erikson:
http://surroundedbyidiots.com/

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