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

The runaway international 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? Does your colleague's manner of communication always get your back up? You are not alone. In Surrounded by Idiots, communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we struggle to connect with certain types of people. Now a global bestseller, this book uses four core personality types - Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - to explain other people's baffling behaviour and help you understand yourself better. You will learn to hone communication and social skills based on who you're dealing with, handle conflict with confidence and get the best out of everyone you interact with and manage. Now offering you the wisdom of the four personality types with even more verve and insight, this fully revised and expanded edition brings you a completely new and up-to-date translation, and marks a global moment for fans of Thomas Erikson's books. This updated and enhanced edition has used questions and feedback from Thomas's more than 10 million global readers to bring you 30% more material than before, honing this classic, comprehensive toolkit to new heights. 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. And with a bit of luck, you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you! The no.1 Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

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!