Surrounded by Idiots
10 Powerful Lessons From The Book "Surrounded by Idiots" 1. Surrounded by idiots aims to help you get past the mentality of assuming you're surrounded by idiots. 2. You understand people better when you understand the language of behavior. The author's method is the DISA model. • Dominance • Inducement • Submission • Analytical Each explains a primary type of behavior. 3. When you communicate the listener filters it into a message they can understand. Rarely, is this message what you meant to communicate. 4. Adapt your communication based on the behavior type of the listener. Communicate on their terms, with language familiar to them. 5. The only times it's effective to communicate without adapting is when you're alone or in a room with people just like you. Otherwise, consider the other person's behavior. 6. The best teams have a blend of every behavioral type. Which allows them to make the most of everyone's strengths while minimizing weaknesse...