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

Fed up with a difficult boss or an underperforming colleague? Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees is the practical and often funny guide to getting things done at work, the right way. Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, applies his famous four-colour behaviour model to the workplace. He shows how understanding your boss’s tendencies, and your own, leads to a more productive and harmonious team.

Thomas Erikson (1965 to 2021) was a Swedish behavioural expert, internationally sought-after keynote speaker and bestselling author. His book Surrounded by Idiots is one of Sweden’s bestselling non-fiction titles of all time, with millions of copies sold in dozens of languages. The Surrounded By series has sold millions of copies worldwide, thanks to his warm humour and practical approach.

What You’ll Learn:

How to decode your boss’s or team’s behaviour using the four-colour model

How to manage up and handle micro-managers and unrealistic expectations

How to spot why some colleagues underperform and what you can do about it

How to improve your own leadership style and communication at work

How to build a more productive and harmonious workplace

Perfect For: Employees, managers, team leaders, HR professionals and anyone who wants to improve their working relationships. It is also a great read for fans of Surrounded by Idiots who want to apply the four-colour model at work.

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