Surrounded by Idiots
The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
1st Edition
Published on 30. July 2019
304 pages
978-1-4735-6306-3 (ISBN)
Description
The witty and practical bestseller and global phenomenon that helps you to understand and communicate better with those around you.
THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up?
You are not alone.
Communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people.
In his simple but groundbreaking book, Erikson reveals the four types of human behaviour -Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - and how understanding them can transform every interaction in your personal and professional life.
By learning how to read personality cues, adapt your communication style and handle conflict confidently, you'll:
Build stronger relationships at work and home
Improve teamwork and leadership skills
Boost empathy and self-awareness
Finally understand why people behave the way they do
Packed with humour, insight, and practical strategies, Surrounded by Idiots?will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension.
And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!
Praise for Surrounded by Idiots and Thomas Erikson:
'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining'?Publishers Weekly
'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback...Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
'Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny...Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
'Everyone can benefit from this book' Booklist
'Life changing' 5-star reader review
'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review
'Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice' 5-star reader review
'A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review
THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up?
You are not alone.
Communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people.
In his simple but groundbreaking book, Erikson reveals the four types of human behaviour -Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - and how understanding them can transform every interaction in your personal and professional life.
By learning how to read personality cues, adapt your communication style and handle conflict confidently, you'll:
Build stronger relationships at work and home
Improve teamwork and leadership skills
Boost empathy and self-awareness
Finally understand why people behave the way they do
Packed with humour, insight, and practical strategies, Surrounded by Idiots?will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension.
And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!
Praise for Surrounded by Idiots and Thomas Erikson:
'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining'?Publishers Weekly
'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback...Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
'Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny...Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
'Everyone can benefit from this book' Booklist
'Life changing' 5-star reader review
'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review
'Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice' 5-star reader review
'A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review
Reviews / Votes
'Anyone who does not read this book is actually an idiot.' * Kvalitets Magasinet * 'A useful guide to communicating with the uncommunicable . . . clearly, dynamically presented and easy to grasp.' * Publishers Weekly * 'Readers will be delighted. Most everyone can benefit from this book, especially those in the workplace. In addition, parents, educators, and students will find these insights valuable.' * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ebury Publishing
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-4735-6306-3 (9781473563063)
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Thomas Erikson
Surrounded by Idiots
The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
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07/2019
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Person
Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioural expert, bestselling author and active lecturer, who has worked with countless companies including IKEA, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Volvo and KIA Motors. Surrounded by Idiots (Omgiven Av Idioter) has become a runaway bestseller, selling over 3 million copies worldwide and having been translated into 55 languages. Together, his books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
