Surrounded by Idiots The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)

Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour by Thomas Erikson is the international phenomenon that has sold millions of copies worldwide — a practical, accessible guide to understanding why people behave the way they do, based on a model of four fundamental behaviour types represented by the colours red, yellow, green, and blue. Erikson, a Swedish behavioural expert, presents his framework with clarity and wit, using real-world examples to show how understanding different behaviour types can improve communication, reduce conflict, and transform personal and professional relationships. While academic psychologists may question the model’s scientific rigour, millions of readers have found it genuinely useful as a framework for understanding the people in their lives. Published by Vermilion, this is a practical guide that delivers on its promise: after reading it, other people make considerably more sense.