Thomas Erikson Books

The book presents a creative approach to understanding different personality types, particularly in communication contexts both personally and professionally. Designed for B2 level English learners, it features complex sentence structures and grammar elements. The print edition includes online resources such as a digital book, audio edition, and lesson plans to enhance the learning experience. Exercises at the end reinforce grammar and vocabulary, while comprehension questions encourage deeper engagement with the text.

Erik H. Erikson's remarkable insights into the relationship of life history and history began with observations on a central stage of life: identity development in adolescence.

Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? 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

You are not alone. After a disastrous encounter with a successful entrepreneur convinced he was surrounded by idiots, communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson committed to understanding human behavior and the challenges of connecting with different personality types. Originally published in Swedish in 2014, this work has become an international sensation, selling over 1.5 million copies globally. It presents a groundbreaking method for assessing personalities based on four types—Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow—and offers insights on adjusting communication styles accordingly. Erikson aids in self-understanding, enhancing communication and social skills, managing conflicts, and improving relationships with colleagues and superiors. He provides practical tips on body language, written communication, and knowing when to engage or withdraw in conversations. Filled with enlightening moments, this guide empowers you to understand and influence those around you, even those you find perplexing. With a bit of luck, you may also realize that the "idiot" in the room isn't you!

This book will last and last, because it contains the wisdom of two wonderfully knowing observers of our human destiny.-Robert Coles

Ever feel like throwing in the towel? Whatever you're facing - be it redundancy, a relationship catastrophe or yet another job rejection - when life goes off-track, you need the right strategy! Drawing on the simple four-colour behavioural model made famous by the internationally bestselling Surrounded by Idiots, this entertaining read is here to give you the tools to take back control and pave the way to a brighter future. At some point we will all face the unexpected, but with Thomas Erikson's unique method, you can turn any setback into success.

From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots Do you often feel exhausted by conversations? Are there people in your life with belittle you through words or actions? Or, do you have colleagues who take up your time and don't actually do much? 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. 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. Fortunately, no human or habit Vampire can survive when the sun shines on them. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson will help you spot the vampires around you and find your light to vanish their influence for good.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want. Sound familiar? The bad news is that you can't really escape them. But here comes the good news- you can beat them at their own game. 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. 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. 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!

Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson applies his revolutionary 4 color personality profile system to the workplace ...

#1 internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson teaches readers how to identify and avoid the psychopaths in their lives. These individuals can be charming and charismatic or manipulative and self-serving, making them particularly dangerous. Building on the success of his previous work, Erikson reveals how to recognize these individuals and combat their manipulative tactics. Utilizing a simple four-color behavior classification system, he guides readers in understanding their own behaviors and weaknesses. Through vivid examples, the book illustrates how psychopaths exploit various behavior types, enabling readers to identify their vulnerabilities and take proactive steps to protect themselves. Erikson discusses common manipulation tactics used by psychopaths and others, providing practical methods to confront controlling individuals and transform negative relationships into mutually respectful ones. By gaining insight into both their own behaviors and the strategies employed by psychopaths, readers will learn to safeguard themselves from manipulative influences in their workplaces, social circles, and families.