Audiobooks by Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by Idiots Revised & Expanded Edition: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effecti

"A fully revised and expanded edition of the runaway bestseller, Surrounded by Idiots—now with more: Content • 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. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour and How to Effectively Communicate with Each

"Brought to you by Penguin. 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! ‘A useful guide to communicating with the uncommunicable…clearly, dynamically presented and easy to grasp.’ Publishers Weekly ‘Readers will be delighted. Most everyone can benefit from this book, especially those in the workplace. In addition, parents, educators, and students will find these insights invaluable.’ Booklist © Thomas Erikson 2015 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Thomas Erikson (Author), Tbd (Narrator)

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[German] - Alles Lügner!?: Endlich verstehen, wie andere manipulieren

"Wie wir uns gegen Lügen, Manipulation und Gaslighting wehren können – das neue Selbst-Coaching-Buch des internationalen Bestsellerautors aus Schweden, Thomas Erikson, jetzt auch auf Deutsch. Haben Sie auch manchmal das Gefühl, dass alle um Sie herum lügen? Mal überführen wir Politik und Medien, aber auch Kolleg*innen, Bekannte und Verwandte haben oft nur den eigenen Vorteil im Sinn. Im postfaktischen Zeitalter ist es überlebenswichtig, Lüge und Wahrheit auseinanderhalten zu können ebenso wie Lügner*innen und Ehrliche. Doch die Trennlinie ist weniger scharf als gedacht. Auch redliche Menschen sagen die Unwahrheit. Und oft genug haben Lügen ganz reale Konsequenzen. Im jüngsten Buch seiner Alles Idioten!?-Reihe analysiert Thomas Erikson die Psychologie der Unwahrheit und die verschiedenen Motive zu lügen. Er erklärt, wie Lügen mit guten Absichten zusammenhängen, und stellt die berühmtesten Lügner*innen der Zeitgeschichte vor. Nach der Lektüre dieses Ratgebers können wir erkennen, ob jemand nur eine Notlüge erzählt oder wirklich manipulieren will, und wir lernen, wie wir Lügner*innen zur Rede stellen. In geistreichem, witzigem Tonfall versorgt Thomas Erikson die Leser*innen von Alles Lügner!? mit dem praktischen Wissen, um selbstbewusst Wahrheit und Lüge unterscheiden und ein verlässlicheres Leben führen zu können."

Thomas Erikson (Author), Erich Wittenberg (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Liars: How to Stop Lies and Half-truths Ruining Your Life

"Brought to you by Penguin. 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! ©2024 Thomas Erikson (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Vampires: Or, How to Slay the Time, Energy and Soul Suckers in Your Life

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots -- Do conversations with certain people leave you feeling depleted or exhausted? -- Do you have colleagues who take a lot of your time but don't actually do - or contribute - much? -- Are there people in your life who diminish you through their words, actions or inactions? You could be surrounded by Vampires! International bestselling author Thomas Erikson will help you recognize and deal with the three most common Vampires that exist to take not give: Time Suckers -- these are the Vampires who waste your time. Typically, they expect you to do all the work while they take all the credit or they require an outsized amount of your time while giving back little to nothing. Energy Suckers -- these are the Vampires who suck out your energy and your passion. When you are around them, even for short periods of time, you leave with less energy than you started with, because they suck that energy right out of you. Energy Suckers feed on your passion, ideas and talents then leave you with nothing left. Soul Suckers -- these are the worst Vampires of all. Be they family, friends or co-workers, Soul Suckers use you for their own gain and, consciously or unconsciously, make you feel smaller every chance they get. They are the people in your life who don't support you and constantly tell you what you can't do, why you are going to fail, how you aren't the right person, why you are fooling yourself, and more. Aside from Human Vampires there are also Habit Vampires. Social media can be a time, energy and soul sucker. Addiction, negative thinking, inaction, procrastination and more -- all these things can suck the very life right out of 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. ©2023 Thomas Erikson (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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[German] - Hilfe, Psychopathen!: Wie wir uns gegen schwierige Menschen behaupten

"Wie schütze ich mich vor schwierigen Menschen? Der internationale Selbst-Coaching-Bestseller von Thomas Erikson jetzt endlich auch auf Deutsch! Selbstbehauptung kann man lernen, so der schwedische Selbst-Coaching-Experte Thomas Erikson. Sein neues Sachbuch beschreibt und erklärt den erfolgreichen Umgang mit Menschen, die uns ausnutzen und manipulieren - denn keiner muss Opfer sein! Psychopathen gibt es überall und viel häufiger, als man denkt, weiß Thomas Erikson: Sie drücken sich gern um die Arbeit und tragen nie zum allgemeinen Wohl bei. Sie bieten selten an, in einem Restaurant die Rechnung zu übernehmen, und haben nie Geld, um sich an den Kosten der Haushaltsführung zu beteiligen. Sie sind häufig untreu, manipulativ und doppelzüngig und lügen oft sogar dann, wenn es keinerlei Veranlassung dafür gibt. Diese Menschen fügen mit ihren Manipulationen am Ende fast allen Schaden zu, mit denen sie in Kontakt kommen, und oft wissen die Opfer noch nicht einmal, wer für das Durcheinander der Beziehungen verantwortlich ist. Thomas Erikson beschreibt anschaulich und kurzweilig, wie wir diese Meister der Manipulation erkennen und wie wir es schaffen, uns erfolgreich gegen ihre Übergriffe zu behaupten – ein unverzichtbares Buch für alle, die nicht länger Opfer sein und ihre Beziehung zu und ihre Kommunikation mit schwierigen Menschen verbessern wollen. Grundlage ist die bekannte DISG-Methode mit vier Persönlichkeits-Typen, die der Einfachheit halber mit einer Farbe gekennzeichnet werden – rot, gelb, grün, blau: • Rot ist dominant, ehrgeizig, antriebsstark • Gelb ist optimistisch, empathisch, inspirierend • Grün ist verlässlich, ausdauernd, liebenswürdig • Blau ist perfektionistisch vorsichtig und distanziert Anschaulich und anhand vieler Beispiele demonstriert Thomas Erikson, wie die jeweilige Art der Manipulation funktioniert und in welcher Weise Kommunikation und menschliche Beziehungen davon beeinträchtigt werden. Daraus leitet er Strategien ab, die manipulatives Verhalten wirksam bekämpfen und die Beziehung zu schwierigen Menschen verbessern helfen. Thomas Eriksons Selbst-Coaching-Ratgeber über Kommunikation und Beziehungen sind allesamt internationale Bestseller und wurden in mehr als 25 Sprachen übersetzt."

Thomas Erikson (Author), Erich Wittenberg (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Narcissists: Or, How to Stop Other People's Egos Ruining Your Life

"Brought to you by Penguin. 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. © Thomas Erikson 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Setbacks: Or, How to Succeed When Everything's Gone Bad

"Brought to you by Penguin. How to handle everything (and everyone) around you when all hell breaks loose, from the international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. Just consider the Covid pandemic for starters. Or how about that mad neighbour you have living next-door to you? Or when work seems to be going down the toilet when the competition keep outsmarting you? So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed? Thomas Erikson will help you turn adversity into success with the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots. Starting by reminding us that life is as it is, Erikson helps you see that it is in fact useless to try to control everything happening around you. Instead of protesting when life throws you curveballs, focus instead on how to handle them. Just as you keep the weeds away from the garden to provide space and amazing flowers, you need to find an approach to adversity that works for you and will give you the chance to turn everything into success. Surrounded by Setbacks will help you pinpoint the approach that works for you and will entertain and empower you in equal measure. © Thomas Erikson 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Thomas Erikson (Author), James Macnaughton (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees: or, How to Deal with Idiots at Work

"Brought to you by Penguin. 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 way Why 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. © Thomas Erikson 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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[German] - Alles Idioten!? - Endlich verstehen, wie andere ticken (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Erfolgreich kommunizieren in allen Lebenslagen - der internationale Selbst-Coaching-Bestseller aus Schweden. Wie oft werden wir nicht oder falsch verstanden? Wie oft sind unsere Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen von Missverständnissen getrübt? Wie oft glauben wir, wir seien nur von Idioten umgeben? 'Das muss nicht sein', sagt der Selbst-Coaching-Experte Thomas Erikson: 'Menschen sind zwar keine Excel-Tabellen, und Ihr Verhalten lässt sich nicht exakt vorausberechnen. Aber wenn wir die Grundlagen des menschlichen Kommunikationsverhaltens begreifen, können wir viele Missverständnisse vermeiden.' Nach dem Motto 'vier Farben - vier Typen - und jede Menge Tools' präsentiert Thomas Erikson ein Modell mit vier Persönlichkeitstypen, das es uns leicht macht, unser Gegenüber und sein Kommunikationsverhalten zu verstehen - ob es sich um Körpersprache, Emails oder ein Gespräch handelt. Zunächst werden die vier Persönlichkeitstypen vorgestellt, dann beschreibt Thomas Erikson das Kommunikationsverhalten der vier Persönlichkeitstypen und erklärt, welche Konflikte sich daraus im Umgang mit anderen ergeben und wie diese Konflikte vermieden werden können. Humorvoll verpackt, helfen uns Thomas Eriksons anschauliche Beispiele aus Beruf, Freizeit und Familie zu erkennen, mit welchem Persönlichkeitstyp wir es jeweils zu tun haben: So können wir unser Kommunikationsverhalten gezielt trainieren und den alltäglichen Kommunikationsfallen erfolgreich aus dem Weg gehen."

Thomas Erikson (Author), Philipp Oehme (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Psychopaths: or, How to Stop Being Exploited by Others

"Brought to you by Penguin. 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! © Thomas Erikson 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be U

"Brought to you by Penguin *NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 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? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up? 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 types of people. Originally published in Swedish in 2014 as Omgiven Av Idioter, Erikon's Surrounded by Idiots is already an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide, of which over 750,000 copies have been sold in Sweden alone. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with - in and out of the office - based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way(s) we speak and share information. Narrated by David John, Erikson 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. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication and advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or indeed shut up. 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! ‘A useful guide to communicating with the uncommunicable…clearly, dynamically presented and easy to grasp.’ Publishers Weekly ‘Readers will be delighted. Most everyone can benefit from this book, especially those in the workplace. In addition, parents, educators, and students will find these insights invaluable.’ Booklist ©2019 Thomas Erikson (P)2019 Penguin Audio"

Thomas Erikson (Author), David John (Narrator)

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