{"title":"Thomas Erikson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the books of \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Erikson\u003c\/strong\u003e, all in one place. Reader favourites include \u003cem\u003eSurrounded by Liars\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSurrounded by Vampires\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSurrounded By Psychopaths\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for adult readers. Shop all our Thomas Erikson books below, delivered across South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9781785042188","title":"Surrounded by Idiots","description":"Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Originally published in Swedish in 2014 as Omgiven Av Idioter, Erikson's Surrounded by Idiots is already an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide, of which over 750,000 copies have been sold in Sweden alone. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with - in and out of the office - based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way(s) we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication and advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or indeed shut up. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. 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But here comes the good news- you can beat them at their own game.\n \n After going through the highs and lows of different personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) in his international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, Swedish behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will now show you how your weaknesses and personality traits can be exploited by other people and how you can stop them in their tracks.\n \n By learning more about your personality type and how you work, you'll be able to see through any psychopath's manipulative behaviours and fend off their attempts to wreak havoc into your life.\n \n Witty, engaging and informative, this book will give you everything you need to handle life's most skilled manipulators and identify the psychopaths in your life... before it's too late!","brand":"BOOKSITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39992740872307,"sku":"9781785043321","price":328.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/files\/surrounded-by-psychopaths9781785043321-537214.jpg?v=1716289425"},{"product_id":"9781785043406","title":"Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees Or, How to Deal with Idiots at Work","description":"Surrounded by idiots at work? Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, will help you handle them and get things done, the right way\n \nWhy is good leadership so rare? Everyone has to manage up to some extent but frankly some bosses are worse than others. If you're being driven crazy by a micro-manager, frequently drown under your boss's unreasonable expectations or struggle with being handed out responsibilities but no authority international behavioural expert Thomas Erikson is here to help.\n \n Drawing on the simple four-colour system that made Surrounded by Idiots a global bestseller, Erikson shows how understanding your boss's behavioural tendencies as well as your own will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. He also sets out what characterises an exemplary leader type and how you can adapt your behaviour to model it. Because there are two sides to every coin, Erikson also looks at employees themselves and why some colleagues frequently underachieve and what you can do to change this.\n \n Written with Erikson's signature humour and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with the most hopeless managers and employees you can imagine - and keep you entertained along the way.","brand":"BOOKSITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39425878917235,"sku":"9781785043406","price":328.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/products\/surrounded-bad-bosses-and-lazy-employees-thomas-erikson-28491624022131.jpg?v=1638003068"},{"product_id":"9781785043666","title":"Surrounded by Setbacks","description":"Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! In Surrounded by Setbacks, internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson turns his attention to a universal problem: what to do when things go wrong. Too often it seems like our dreams and ambitions—whether it’s finally getting that corner office, lacing up your running shoes again, or building a flourishing relationship with your partner—are derailed by one roadblock or another. So how do we learn to take setbacks in stride and still achieve our goals? In Surrounded by Setbacks, Erikson answers that question. Using simple, actionable steps, Erikson helps readers identify the “why” behind their goal, create a concrete plan towards achieving it, and—most importantly—avoid many of the most common pitfalls that derail us when we attempt something new. The simple 4-color behavior system that made Surrounded by Idiots revolutionary now helps readers reflect on how they respond to adversity, giving them the self-awareness to negotiate the inevitable obstacles of life with confidence.","brand":"BOOKSITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39487890718835,"sku":"9781785043666","price":328.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/files\/surrounded-by-setbacks9781785043666-918098.jpg?v=1711651903"},{"product_id":"9781785043673","title":"Surrounded by Narcissists","description":"From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots\n \n Are you overshadowed by the narcissists in your life? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute belief they are right (even when clearly they are not), their determination to do what they want (regardless of impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them?\n \n In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissism as well - itself becoming more widespread in this age of social media. Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from narcissistic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.","brand":"BOOKSITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40230784467059,"sku":"9781785043673","price":325.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/files\/surrounded-by-narcissists9781785043673-771952.jpg?v=1711651903"},{"product_id":"9781785044762","title":"Surrounded by Liars","description":"From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astounding. But why? Why do we choose to lie even when we know it's wrong? To not hurt people we love? To present ourselves in a better light? To win short-term points and praise? Or, are there simply far more obscure reasons behind why we lie? In Surrounded by Liars, international bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will help you recognise the different types of lies we tell and will reveal the psychological reasons behind our lies. From harmless white lies and polishing the truth, to withholding certain information and outright storytelling, Thomas Erikson asks how much you can lie before it becomes a problem and whether it is possible to lie so much that you end up believing your own version of the truth. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, discover why we lie, how it affects our relationships and how to detect the liars in your life.","brand":"BOOKSITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42431462867059,"sku":"9781785044762","price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/files\/9781785044762.jpg?v=1752675075"},{"product_id":"9781785043994","title":"Surrounded by Vampires","description":"From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots\n \n Do you often feel exhausted by conversations?\n Are there people in your life with belittle you through words or actions?\n Or, do you have colleagues who take up your time and don't actually do much?\n \n You could be surrounded by vampires! International bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will help you recognise and deal with the four most common vampires.\n \n Be it time, energy, attention or habit vampires, these ubiquitous social villains can leave you feeling drained and depleted. Whether they're lurking in your office, hiding amongst friends and family, or invading your thoughts, vampires can be found all around you.\n \n Fortunately, no human or habit Vampire can survive when the sun shines on them. 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