Înconjurat de vampiri

Thomas Erikson looks at people and habits that drain us. He calls them four types of “vampires.” They target our time, energy, focus and habits. We may meet them at work or among friends. They may be part of our own families. Our own thoughts can play a part too.

This self-help book is for those whom daily contact wears down. It looks at words that hurt and acts that dismiss us. It also deals with peers at work who waste time. Erikson uses humour and a model of how people behave. These help him look at such patterns. He draws on his approach in Înconjurat de idioți. He shows how to spot harmful acts and curb their effects. He also asks readers to look at their own role. Knowing ourselves helps us guard our time and mental health.

Erikson is a Swedish expert in how people behave. He is also a bestselling author and speaker. He has given talks across Europe for over 20 years. He works with business leaders in Swedish and English. His talks have drawn managers from IKEA and Coca-Cola. Others have come from Microsoft, Volvo and KIA Motors.

This edition forms part of the Nexus series. Ioan Ciuperca translated it from English. Its original title is Surrounded by Vampires.