Book description
Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner rub you the wrong way? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with - in and out of the office - based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!
DreamWeaver
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB.
Admiral Tot
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Pocket Mazda
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Switch
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M8deUp
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Hella Fella
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience.
Snowflake Pixie
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Rusty Vortex
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Voodoo Queen
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Silver Cup
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Red Pepper
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket.
Dredd
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Pompeii Unicorn
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Twinkle
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Saint La-Z-Boy
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ThreadTraveler
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RoarSweetie
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Moon Solitaire
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Crash Override
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
NightWonka
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience