Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees: How to Deal with Bad Managers and Colleagues, from the Bestselling Author of Surrounded by Idiots - by Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees: How to Deal with Bad Managers and Colleagues, from the Bestselling Author of Surrounded by Idiots - by Thomas Erikson

The funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.

Being driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority?

Behavioral expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help.

In his inspiring – and, at times, funny – guide, Erikson shows how understanding your boss's behavioral tendencies, as well as your own, will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. Using his famous four-color model, he shows you how to:

Decode your boss’s or team’s behavior

Manage up and handle tricky feedback

Boost motivation and productivity across different personalities

Communicate effectively in even the most frustrating environments

Written 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.

Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees: How to Deal with Bad Managers and Colleagues,from the Bestselling Author of Surrounded by Idiots - by Thomas Erikson