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 NOW FULLY
REVISED AND UPDATED 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 Now offering even more
insight this fully revised and expanded edition - based on questions and feedback from
Thomas's more than 10 million global readers - brings you 30% more material than before honing
this classic comprehensive toolkit to new heights. 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. 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
