[12, 18, 23]. It is also a well-known quote from the 1994 Disney film The Lion King , famously uttered by the villainous Scar [37]. Surrounded by Idiots Published in 2014, the book uses the DISC model
The book categorizes people into four "colors," each representing distinct traits, motivations, and communication styles: Red (Dominant): surrounded by idiots
Most "idiocy" is actually a failure of transmission. We speak in shorthand, assuming our context is universal. [12, 18, 23]
As we navigate our personal and professional lives, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals who seem to be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. They might be making decisions that appear illogical, saying things that are blatantly incorrect, or simply not grasping concepts that seem obvious to us. It's as if they're speaking a different language, one that we're struggling to decipher. We speak in shorthand, assuming our context is universal
