{"product_id":"9781785043406","title":"Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees","description":"Author: Erikson, Thomas\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781785043406\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Aug 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurrounded by idiots at work? Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller \u003ci\u003eSurrounded by Idiots\u003c\/i\u003e, will help you handle them and get things done, the right way\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the\u003ci\u003e Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecode your boss's or team's behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eManage up and handle tricky feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoost motivation and productivity across different personalities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunicate effectively in even the most frustrating environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with Erikson's signature humour and warmth, \u003ci\u003eSurrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you deal with hopeless managers and employees to build better relationships at work - and stay sane in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Thomas Erikson: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOutstanding\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions \u003cb\u003eaccessible and entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback...\u003cb\u003eEveryone should read  it '\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eEqual parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny...Buy it!'\u003c\/b\u003e Jim McPartlin, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Enneagram at Work \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eEveryone can benefit from this book\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLife changing\u003c\/b\u003e' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Has enabled \u003cb\u003ebetter communication\u003c\/b\u003e with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eClear, insightful easy to read book with plenty  of  practical advice\u003c\/b\u003e' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA must-read \u003c\/b\u003eto guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48198008832158,"sku":"UBD-9781785043406","price":26.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781785043406.jpg?v=1787745279","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781785043406","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}