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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, 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

Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioural expert, bestselling author and active lecturer. For more than 20 years, he has travelled across Europe delivering lectures and seminars in Swedish and in English to executives and managers in companies including IKEA, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Volva and KIA Motors. Surrounded by Idiots (Omgiven Av Idioter) is a Swedish runaway bestseller, selling more than 1 million copies in Sweden alone. It has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, since it was first published in 2014, and has been translated into 55 languages. For more information about the author and his work visit thomaserikson.com.