Introduction
Many thanks for following the journey on my review of the book titled “Surrounded by Idiots” https://amzn.to/3jr20Q0. The content of this book is invaluable. It has enabled me to develop an awareness of my human behaviour and of those around me. I know I will continually make reference to the book.
The last three blog post have been about The ‘Reds’: Myself, https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/02/06/how-to-know-if-you-are-surrounded-by-idiots/ The ‘Yellows’: My colleagues, https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/02/20/surrounded-by-idiots-easy-ways-to-spot-a-yellow-2/The ‘Greens’: The love of my life (Whisper: He does not read my blog so he definitely will not see this😂).https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/02/18/fool-proof-formula-on-how-to-deal-with-a-green/
For the ‘Blues’, I am yet to decide who fits into the group. I will keep thinking.
Quick links
- The Blues
My Learning points
My main learning points are 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 Blues!!
How to recognise a Blue Human behaviour
- Organised/Has all the right answers
- Sees errors and risks
- Reserved/analytical/detail-oriented
- Knows everything but does not make a big deal out of it.
- Has accurate information
- Unassuming/will not toot his own horn
- Very cautious
- Introverted
How Blues are perceived
- Highly critical and suspicious
- Does not need small talk.
- Double-checks/triple-checks
- Needs high standards of proof
- Cold -hearted/distant
Adapting to Blue Human Behaviour
- Do your homework and be prepared
- Stick to the task/use a check list
- Be meticulous in your work
- Be realistic
How to Behave When You Meet a Blue
- Remind Blues that other people have feelings
- Calmly tell a Blue the reasons why time is of the essence
- Remind a blue that all the facts are not needed to make a decision
- Cleverly, steer a blue in the right direction
Giving Feedback To A Blue
Remember, A blue is accurate with all his facts. Therefore, before you embark on this step, make sure you know what you are talking about and that you have all the facts. 😂😂😂
- Provide specific detailed example, in writing, if possible.
- Do not get too personal
- Stick to concrete facts
- Be ready for cross examination at a microscopic level
- Follow up on learning outcomes and actions following.
Famous People with Blue Human behaviour
- Bill Gates
- Albert Einstein
- Sandra Day O’Connor
- Condoleezza Rice
- Mr Spock from Star Trek
- A young adult that lives in my house❤️
Take home message
Are you a Red, yellow, green or blue? Know how people perceive you to enable you to get along with close associates😎
