TY - BOOK AU - Erikson, Thomas TI - Surrounded by idiots: the four types of human behavior and how to effectively communicate with each in business (and in life) SN - 978-1-250-25517-4 AV - GC HM1166 E75 2019 c.1 PY - 2019/// CY - New York : St. Martin's Essentials KW - COMMUNICATION -- PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS N1 - Include index N2 - Erikson explains that there are four key behavior types that define how we interact with and perceive the people around us. Reds are dominant and commanding, Yellows are social and optimistic, Greens are laid back and friendly, and Blues are analytical and precise. Understanding someone's pattern of behavior is the key to successful communication. Erikson provides practical advice for interacting with people based on their color profiles ER -