{"product_id":"surrounded-by-bad-bosses-and-lazy-employees-thomas-erikson-9781785043406","title":"Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by idiots at work? Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, will help you handle them and get things done, the right way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his inspiring - and, at times, funny - guide, Erikson shows how understanding your boss's behavioural tendencies, as well as your own, will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. Using his famous four-colour model, he shows you how to-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecode your boss's or team's behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManage up and handle tricky feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoost motivation and productivity across different personalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicate effectively in even the most frustrating environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eWritten with Erikson's signature humour and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with hopeless managers and employees to build better relationships at work - and stay sane in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Thomas Erikson- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining' Publishers Weekly \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback...Everyone should read  it ' Business Insider \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny...Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Everyone can benefit from this book' Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Life changing' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty  of  practical advice' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Erikson","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46144412188915,"sku":"9781785043406","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781785043406.jpg?v=1725012570","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/surrounded-by-bad-bosses-and-lazy-employees-thomas-erikson-9781785043406","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}