Surrounded by Idiots

Surrounded by Idiots, authored by the brilliant Thomas Erikson, is a captivating book that has made waves since its publication in 2019. Published by the renowned St. Martin's Publishing Group, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of human behavior. Erikson, a master of his craft, effortlessly weaves his insights into a narrative that is as engaging as it is enlightening. The book, which falls under the genre of self-help, provides readers with the tools to navigate through life's many challenges. It's an exploration of the human psyche, offering readers a unique perspective on why people behave the way they do. Don't miss out on this enlightening read from St. Martin's Publishing Group.

Do you ever think youΓÇÖre 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 colleagueΓÇÖs abrasive manner rub you the wrong way?

You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was ΓÇÿsurrounded by idiotsΓÇÖ, 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.

Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with ΓÇô in and out of the office ΓÇô based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way 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, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with ΓÇÿaha!ΓÇÖ and ΓÇÿoh no!ΓÇÖ moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with 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 isnΓÇÖt you!