Thomas Erikson

Author

Thomas Erikson is a Swedish author and behavioural expert whose Surrounded by Idiots series has become a global publishing phenomenon, selling over twelve million copies and being translated into more than seventy languages. Born in 1965, he has spent over twenty years working as a communication coach and leadership consultant, studying... patterns in human behaviour and how different personality types interact in workplaces and relationships. His breakthrough book Surrounded by Idiots categorises personality types using a four-colour framework — Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue — offering readers a simple model for understanding why people communicate and behave differently. The book's enormous international success led to a series of follow-ups including Surrounded by Psychopaths, Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees, and Surrounded by Setbacks, each applying the same accessible framework to different aspects of professional and personal life. Erikson's appeal lies in his ability to take behavioural concepts and present them in entertaining, immediately applicable terms. His audiobooks and books have resonated with millions of listeners and readers looking for practical tools to navigate difficult colleagues, improve their communication, and understand the people around them better. Read more Show less