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 - guide Erikson shows
how understanding your boss's behavioural tendencies as well as your own will lead to a more
harmonious and productive workplace. Using his famous four-colour model he shows you how to:
Decode your boss's or team's behaviour Manage up and handle tricky feedback Boost motivation
and productivity across different personalities Communicate effectively in even the most
frustrating environments Written with Erikson's signature humour and warmth Surrounded by
Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with hopeless managers and employees to
build better relationships at work - and stay sane in the process. Praise for 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
