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Red Flags

Red Flags

How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Toxic People, Big Egos, and Walking Disasters

Summary

‘A MODERN MANUAL FOR ACING ALL SOCIAL INTERACTIONS THAT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO HANDLE THE TRICKIEST OF PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS' THOMAS ERIKSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS


Discover the tools to identify healthy and toxic behaviours in all areas of life and separate the red flags from the green, from TikTok psychologist Dr Ali Fenwick

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CRACK THE BEHAVIOURAL CODE BEHIND EVERYDAY DRAMA

Is there a situation(ship) you can’t find your way out of?

Do you wish you could spot toxic friendships from afar?

Or maybe you feel like you’ve had enough of some people, but struggle to set boundaries?

From gaslighting crushes and pushy parents to bosses that take credit for your work, Red Flags, Green Flags will transform how you interpret and handle any situation, leading you straight into a fuss-free existence.

An internationally renowned psychologist and behavioural expert Dr Ali Fenwick is here to guide you through the most crucial red and green flags – unhealthy and healthy social conduct – and equip you with the psychological explanation behind each one. Improve your emotional intelligence and learn how to understand your own needs and expectations when it comes to relationship building.

Reviews

  • Whether you love the drama or avoid it like the plague, this is a book for you - a modern manual for acing all social interactions that will teach you how to handle the trickiest of people and situations. A major green flag.
    Thomas Erikson, bestselling author of 'Surrounded by Idiots'

About the author

Dr Ali Fenwick

Dr Ali Fenwick is an expert in Human Behaviour and a Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Innovation at a top FT-ranked business school. Dr Fenwick is also the CEO of the Dr.Fenwick Lab for Human Behavior & Technology, a research, training, and advisory firm helping business and society navigate the dynamic nexus of technology, behavior, and well-being.
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