Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: International Non-Fiction, Mind, Body & Spirit, Non-Fiction, Adult
ISBN: 9781785043321
Published: October 2020
Imprint: Vermilion
Page Extent: 272
Format: Paperback
RRP 345.00

Surrounded by Psychopaths

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About the book

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...

About the Author

Thomas Erikson

Thomas Erikson

Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behaviourist, internationally sought-after keynote speaker, mentor and author. For over 25 years, he has travelled the world delivering seminars and lectures, mentoring executives at companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, KIA Motors, Volvo and IKEA. His book Surrounded by Idiots is one of Sweden’s best-selling non-fiction titles of all time, with more than seven million copies sold in 70 languages. The whole Surrounded By series has so far sold twelve million copies worldwide. He lives in the Swedish countryside with his wife Christina, who is also an author.

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