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Surrounded by Psychopaths

or, How to Stop Being Exploited by Others
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In Surrounded by Psychopaths by Thomas Erikson, the author delves into the dynamics of communication and manipulation, providing tools to identify and counteract deceitful and toxic behaviours. The book focuses on understanding different personality types and offers strategic advice on protecting oneself from psychological manipulation in personal and professional relationships. It's a guide to enhancing interpersonal skills while navigating through challenging social interactions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding and navigating manipulative behaviours in your social and professional interactions. It's particularly appealing if you're keen on personal development and want effective strategies to protect yourself from the influence of challenging personalities.

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Surrounded by Psychopaths



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.

How to handle life's manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots

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How to handle life's manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.

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!

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Surrounded by Psychopaths by Thomas Erikson is praised for offering blunt yet practical advice on recognising and deflecting psychological manipulators, emphasising the importance of vigilance. It is an accessible guide that provides strategies to help readers identify and manage different behavioural traits, making it valuable for both personal and professional environments.

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ISBN: 9781785043321

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 189g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioural expert, bestselling author and active lecturer. For more than 20 years, he has travelled across Europe delivering lectures and seminars in Swedish and in English to executives and managers in companies including IKEA, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Volvo and KIA Motors. Surrounded by Idiots (Omgiven Av Idioter) is a Swedish runaway bestseller, selling more than 1 million copies in Sweden alone. It has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, since it was first published in 2014, and has been translated into 55 languages. For more information about the author and his work visit thomaserikson.com.

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