Thomas Erikson 4 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

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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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSurrounded by Idiots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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. 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Surrounded by Narcissists\u003cbr\u003e2. Surrounded By Psychopaths\u003cbr\u003e3. Surrounded By Idiots\u003cbr\u003e4. Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurrounded by Narcissists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSurrounded by Idiots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSurrounded by Narcissists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will help you free yourself from narcissistic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurrounded By Psychopaths \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSound familiar?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bad news is that you can’t really escape them. 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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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErikson 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. 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