“Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees“

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 wayWhy 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. 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.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.

**Surrounded By Vampires**

From the Sunday Timesand international bestselling author ofSurrounded 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 inSurrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson will help you spot the vampires around you and find your light to vanish their influence for good.

Explore these books to gain a deeper understanding of human behavior and dynamics, empowering yourself to navigate a variety of social situations with confidence.