FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller Thomas Erikson: What’s Your Communication Style?
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Nov 29, 2022 AI Snips
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Origin of "Surrounded by Idiots"
- An entrepreneur complained to Thomas Erikson that his employees were "idiots" because of poor communication and understanding.
- Erikson realized the real "idiot" might sometimes be the person himself, offering deep self-awareness insight.
Erikson's Leadership Awakening
- Thomas became a manager at 24 but lacked leadership skills, causing conflict and mistrust for nearly a year.
- A personality test was suggested, which sparked his lifelong journey of self-awareness and leadership improvement.
Understanding Red Personality
- The "Red" style is dominant, commanding, impatient, and result oriented, often misunderstood as cold.
- Red types respect confidence and truthfulness, so countering their intensity with calm strength earns their respect.