Surrounded by Idiots · 2014
Erikson's breakout book introduces his simple four-colour model of human behaviour, drawn from the DISC framework: red drivers, yellow talkers, green steady types and blue analysts. It explains why the same words land so differently with different people, and how to adjust your own approach so you are actually heard.
Surrounded by Psychopaths · 2017
A sequel that adds a darker figure to the four colours: the manipulator who charms, drains and controls the people around them. Erikson describes how to spot such behaviour early and protect yourself without becoming cynical about everyone else.
