Surrounded by Idiots Revised & Expanded Edition: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)

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A fully revised and expanded edition of the runaway bestseller, Surrounded by Idiots―now with more:
Text • Charts • Examples • Snark!

Master the four basic behavior types and change the way you communicate!

Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy?

You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was ‘surrounded by idiots,’ communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain personality types.

Erikson’s simple yet ground-breaking techniques 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.

At a moment in time when understanding one another is more important than ever, Thomas Erikson revisits his most popular title, offering an updated and expanded edition that will make you a master of communication.

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Overcome everyone life throws at you with The Surrounded By Idiots series!
“[An] encouraging treatise… the dual focus on both employees and manager separates this from the pack.” – Publishers Weekly “Bluntly cautionary and applicable advice on the importance of vigilance.” – Kirkus Reviews ‘Oustanding.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review “With his trade-mark humor and practical insights, Erikson will help you vanquish the ‘energy vampires’ in your life.” – Gary Hendricks, bestselling author of The Big Leap. “In a world awash with deception, this book is your compass.” – Lelsa Peterson, author of The Mindful Millionaire

Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin’s Essentials
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ Expanded
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250420458
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250420459
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #14,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #24 in Communication Skills #49 in Communication & Social Skills (Books) #101 in Interpersonal Relations (Books)
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