Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
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, youāll:
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
āA good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedbackā¦Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
āEqual parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funnyā¦Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
āEveryone can benefit from this bookā Booklist
āLife changingā 5-star reader review
āHas enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.ā 5-star reader review
āClear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical adviceā 5-star reader review
āA must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and othersā 5-star reader review
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
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, youāll:
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
āA good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedbackā¦Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
āEqual parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funnyā¦Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
āEveryone can benefit from this bookā Booklist
āLife changingā 5-star reader review
āHas enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.ā 5-star reader review
āClear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical adviceā 5-star reader review
āA must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and othersā 5-star reader review
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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, youāll:
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
āA good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedbackā¦Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
āEqual parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funnyā¦Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
āEveryone can benefit from this bookā Booklist
āLife changingā 5-star reader review
āHas enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.ā 5-star reader review
āClear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical adviceā 5-star reader review
āA must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and othersā 5-star reader review
