The funny and practical guide on how to handle life’s manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want.The bad news is that you can’t really escape them. But here comes the good news: you ca...

A fully revised and expanded edition of the runaway bestseller, Surrounded by Idiots—now with more:Text • Charts • Examples • Snark!Master the four basic behavior types and change the way you communicate!Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy?You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful en...

The funny and practical bestseller and global phenomenon that teaches you how to improve your communication skills in relation to four distinct personality types - now fully revised and updated.THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLDDo you ever think you're the only one making any sense?Have you ever tried to reason with your partner, and nothing went as planned?Have you ever left a work meeting with the feeling ...

The funny and practical guide on how to free yourself from the tyranny of narcissists, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.‘If you think you know someone who might be a narcissist- read this’ 5-star reader reviewDo you know someone who constantly demands attention, always thinks they’re right and never admits fault? Chances are—you’re dealing with a narcissist.In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving bo...

The funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Being driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority?Behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help.In his inspiring – and, at times, funny – ...

Protect yourself against lies and deception with bestselling author Thomas Erikson’s proven behavioral science methodsDo you ever have the feeling that your friend isn’t telling you the whole story? Or that your colleague’s answer doesn’t quite add up? Whether in your personal or social life, professional life, or on the news or media, sorting the lies from the truth can be exhausting and make you feel constantly on edge. In the next installment of the Surround...

**Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!#1 internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shows readers how to identify and avoid the psychopaths around them.**Charming, charismatic, and delightful or manipulative, self-serving, and cunning? Psychopaths are both and that’s exactly what makes them dangerous. Bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson reveals how to identify the psychopaths in you...

The funny and practical guide on how succeed when everything goes wrong, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed?In his uplifting and inspiring, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erik...

The funny and practical guide on how to spot - and slay - the time, energy and soul suckers in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.'With his trademark humor and practical insights…you'll learn how self-awareness is the key to preserving your time, energy, and sanity-no matter what comes your way.' Gay Hendricks, bestselling author of The Big LeapDo you often feel exhausted by conversations? ...

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!In Surrounded by Setbacks, internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson turns his attention to a universal problem: what to do when things go wrong.Too often it seems like our dreams and ambitions—whether it’s finally getting that corner office, lacing up your running shoes again, or building a flourishing relationship with your partner—are derailed by one roadblock ...

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson has helped changed how the world thinks about behavior using a simple 4-color behavior analysis system. In Surrounded by Bad Bosses he applies that same system to revolutionize the workplace.Everyone has had a bad boss. You might have one right now. You might even be one. Bad bosses are a fact of the workplace, wh...

The funny and practical guide on how to handle the liars in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astonishing, yes. But why do people lie? And how can you spot deception before it hurts you?In Surrounded by Liars, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson unpacks the psycholo...