
Titles in This Set
The Wisdom of Psychopaths
Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees
Eat That Frog!
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Arrow, St. Martin's Essentials, Yellow Kite
Overview
This three-book nonfiction bundle pairs behavioral psychology with real-world workplace and productivity strategy. The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton explores how traits like fearlessness and focus can be assets in the right context. Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees by Thomas Erikson applies his four-color behavioral system to help readers manage up and deal with underperforming colleagues. Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy distills time-management wisdom into twenty-one simple, actionable steps for beating procrastination. Together, this paperback set is a practical toolkit for readers building confidence, focus, and resilience at work.
About the Books
Each title tackles a different piece of professional effectiveness, making the set a well-rounded shelf for anyone serious about self-improvement. The Wisdom of Psychopaths takes readers inside Oxford psychologist Kevin Dutton's research into psychopathic traits, arguing that qualities like charm, ruthlessness, and cool-headed focus aren't purely dangerous — they can be channeled into successful, high-stakes careers when understood and applied ethically, drawing on interviews with Special Forces soldiers, surgeons, and CEOs. Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees continues Thomas Erikson's bestselling four-color behavioral framework, turning it toward the workplace. Erikson breaks down the most common types of difficult managers and underperforming team members, then offers clear communication tactics for surviving — and thriving — under poor leadership or alongside disengaged coworkers. Eat That Frog! rounds out the set with Brian Tracy's classic, no-nonsense approach to procrastination. Using the metaphor of "eating the frog" — tackling your hardest, most important task first each day — Tracy lays out twenty-one practical techniques for prioritizing ruthlessly and getting more done in less time. Read together, the three books reinforce one another: understanding personality and behavior alongside disciplined daily execution gives readers both the insight and the system to perform better under pressure. This bundle suits professionals, managers, and anyone building a personal-development library.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Wisdom of Psychopaths — Kevin Dutton examines how fearlessness, charm, and ruthless focus can become surprising assets in high-pressure careers.
Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees — Thomas Erikson applies his four-color behavioral system to help readers manage difficult managers and underperforming colleagues.
Eat That Frog! — Brian Tracy shares twenty-one concise strategies for beating procrastination by tackling the hardest task first each day.
About the Authors
Kevin Dutton is a research psychologist affiliated with the University of Oxford and a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, known for his work on psychopathy and persuasion. Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioral expert and lecturer whose Surrounded by Idiots series has become an international bestseller translated into dozens of languages. Brian Tracy is a success coach, speaker, and chairman of Brian Tracy International, specializing in training individuals and organizations on productivity, leadership, and personal achievement. Together, these three authors bring decades of research and real-world consulting experience to this collection.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This set is an easy way to build a practical self-improvement library in one purchase — perfect as a graduation gift, new-job present, or stocking stuffer for the go-getter in your life. Three complementary reads, one affordable paperback bundle, endless motivation to work smarter.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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