Introduction
Still on the topic of human behaviour, This is the 3rd Blog post in this series and we are dealing with the ‘Greens’. Read the previous post here: https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/02/06/how-to-know-if-you-are-surrounded-by-idiots/ and here: https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/02/20/surrounded-by-idiots-easy-ways-to-spot-a-yellow-2/
‘Surrounded by Idiots’ is the book on which this post and the past 2 is based. This book is about human behaviour which is classed into Red, Yellow, green and blue.
I have now coloured “coded” everyone in my family, my work place and myself🙈. You will be pleased to know that I am a “reformed” red 🤥 but it is work in progress. Don’t ask me how long it will take!
We have discussed the reds and yellows. It’s time for the greens. I understand they are the most common type of human behaviour. I have one in my house who thinks this book is filled with wrong information. Go figure 🧐
This post will be short as I have done introductions in the previous posts.
Quick links
My Personal Learning points
As stated previously, My main learning points from reading “Surrounded by Idiots are:
- I know myself better
- Understand others (to a certain extent😂)
- No Human behaviour is superior.
- It is essential to understand other types of human behaviour
- The need for a mix of human behaviour types in a group
- The listener is in-charge of a conversation🤐
The Greens
How to recognise a Green
- Calm/leisurely/Easygoing
- Passive/ not demanding
- Do not offend anyone/ strives to fit in/tolerant towards others
- Kind/gives a helping hand/best listener
- Team players/shoulder to cry on/genuine relationships
- Prefers status quo/doesn’t like conflict
- Good hearted and may be taken advantage off
- Controlled by the desire to please others/selflessness
- Enjoys stability and predictability
- They keep calm and carry on.
How Greens are perceived
- Silent resistor
- Dishonest
- Inability to change
- Stubborn
- Unconcerned
- Indifferent
- Wants peace and quiet
- Lack of commitment
- Ambiguous/unclear
- Backbitters
Adapting to Green Behaviour
- Allow a green some peace, quiet and inactivity (They feel better with inactivity)
- You take the initiative and keep the Green on board
- Encourage a Green to Brave things that feel scary
- Explain every step in a plan
- Be prepared to listen to his anxieties.
How to Behave When You Meet a Green
- Deliver criticism in private
- Ask him to do certain specific things
- Be patient.
- Break down process into small pieces with a few weeks to persuade them.
- Get into the drivers seat yourself
Giving Feedback To A Green
Think twice before you do this but be committed 💣
- Give concrete examples using a gentle approach
- Do not back pedal
- Explain that the behaviour is the problem not the person
- Agree on the problem and follow up
Famous Greens
- Gandhi
- Michelle Obama
- Jimmy Carter
Take home message
It helps to know the human behaviour type of those in your circle of influence.
Disclaimer: This post is a summary from the book as mentioned in the this blog post. Also, there are affiliate marketing links on this page through which I may get paid.
