The funny and practical guide on how to handle life's manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, 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.
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.
In his inspiring - and, at times, funny - guide, bestselling behavioural expert Thomas Erikson explains how manipulative people exploit our weaknesses and personality traits - and how to protect yourself. Using his famous four-colour model, Erikson shows you how to:
Identify the signs of manipulation early
Insightful, entertaining and empowering, Surrounded by Psychopaths will give you everything you need to handle life's most skilled manipulators, identify the psychopaths in your life, and free yourself from their control.
Praise for Surrounded by Psychopaths and Thomas Erikson:
'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining' Publishers Weekly
'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback…Everyone should read [it] Business Insider
'Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny…Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
'Everyone can benefit from this book' Booklist
'Life changing' 5-star reader review
'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review
'Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice' 5-star reader review
'A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review
| ISBN: | 9781785043321 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2020 |
| Author: | Thomas Erikson |
| Publisher: | Vermilion an imprint of Ebury Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Series: | Surrounded By |
| Genres: |
Soft skills and dealing with other people Behaviourism, Behavioural theory Interpersonal communication and skills Popular psychology |
The funny and practical guide on how to handle life's manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Some people are exceptionally manipulative.
Surrounded by Psychopaths, or, How to Stop Being Exploited by Others features in the following genres: Soft skills and dealing with other people, Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, Interpersonal communication and skills, Popular psychology
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Surrounded by Psychopaths, or, How to Stop Being Exploited by Others was written by Thomas Erikson and published by Vermilion an imprint of Ebury Publishing
Surrounded by Psychopaths, or, How to Stop Being Exploited by Others has 272 pages
Yes it is part of Surrounded By series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.