The Surrounded by Idiots Brief
The Surrounded by Idiots Brief is a newsletters about communication skills, human behaviour and leadership. Every Wednesday, the latest issue is sent to you. Each message includes an aha-moment and possibly an oh no-moment about human interaction, and one example of behaviour for you to reflect upon.
No spam. No fluff. Just the highest quality input about how to better get along with everyone.
Newsletter archive
- Why are so many people lonely when we’re connected to thousands? June 10th, 2026
- In all communication, it’s the recipient who is in the driving seat June 3rd, 2026
- It’s not gender. It’s colour-coded chaos. May 27th, 2026
- Why can’t men just say what they feel? (And other fair questions) May 20th, 2026
- 5 things every young person must learn (before it’s too late) May 13th, 2026
- Why the harder you try to be understood, the more misunderstood you get May 6th, 2026
The red profile
The dominant
Read about Red personsThe yellow profile
The influential
Read about Yellow personsThe green profile
The stable one
Read about Green personsThe blue profile
The compliant
Read about Blue personsDISC
Take the DISC Assessment
Understand how you respond to the people around you, and how they respond to you.
You will receive a detailed 20-page report that will reflect your balance across the four DISC types – Dominance, Influence, Stability and Compliance. Or, the four colours red, yellow, green and blue – if you prefer those.

