Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees

Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees by Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, will help you handle those frustrating situations at work 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 overwhelmed by unreasonable expectations, or struggle with being handed responsibilities without 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 outlines 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 examines employees themselves, 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.