Thomas Erikson Books

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

A runaway bestseller in Sweden that has sold more than a million copies worldwide, Surrounded by Idiots shares a groundbreaking new method of understanding the people around you that will change how you interact with everyone from your coworkers to your spouse. Author Thomas Erikson explains that there are four key behavior types that define how we interact with and perceive the people around us. Understanding someone's pattern of behavior is the key to successful communication. Erikson breaks down the four kinds of behavior types--Reds who are dominant and commanding, Yellows who are social and optimistic, Greens who are laid back and friendly, and Blues who are analytical and precise--and explains how to identify and interact with each type of person. Instead of being bogged down with overly technical categorizations, the simple four color system allows you to speedily identify a friend or coworker and adjust how you speak and share with them. Surrounded by Idiots is full of practical information for interacting with people based on their color, including the strengths and weaknesses of all the profiles, how to give positive and negative feedback to each, and the best way to word an email when writing to someone with a different profile.

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 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.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots 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? 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.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the international phenomenon 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 protect the people we love? To paint ourselves in a better light? To win short-lived 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 unpacks the psychological reasons behind why we lie, and reveals the impact lying has on our relationships. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, discover how to detect the liars in your life and shatter their deception for good!