Marcus Buckingham Books
Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman both have a background in business consulting and business research. At the time the book was published, they worked for the Gallup Organization, a global performance management consulting company. Both Buckingham and Coffman have started consulting and management training companies of their own, and have written other bestselling business books.
First, Break all the Rules
What's First, Break all the Rules about?
First, Break all the Rules (1999) shows how great management differs from conventional approaches. The authors demonstrate how some commonly held notions about career and management are actually misleading. Based on interviews conducted with successful managers (research that the authors did for Gallup) the book introduces its readers to the key notions that great managers – those who get their employees to achieve performance excellence – use in their jobs.
Who should read First, Break all the Rules?
- Anyone who wants to understand what jobs they might be best suited to
- Anyone who wants to better understand their manager’s staffing decisions
- Unit leaders, managers, human resource professionals
Now, Discover Your Strengths
What's Now, Discover Your Strengths about?
Now, Discover Your Strengths (2004) provides insight into what strengths are, where they come from and why we should focus on them. These blinks outline tips and techniques for detecting natural talents and using them to put yourself or your employees on the path to excellence.
Who should read Now, Discover Your Strengths?
- Anyone looking for ways to discover their hidden talents
- Anyone who wants to push their boundaries to become more successful
- Managers interested in capitalizing on their employees’ strengths
What's Standout 2.0 about?
StandOut 2.0 (2015) delves into the nuances of individual strengths and how to harness them for career success. Building on an assessment tool, the book identifies nine strength roles and offers actionable advice to help individuals find their talents and win at work. Through the identification and application of these strengths, individuals and teams alike can find their edge, achieve heightened productivity, and stand out in work and in life.
Who should read Standout 2.0?
- Professionals pursuing strengths-based development
- Managers enhancing team dynamics
- Career-seekers looking to identify unique strengths
Nine Lies About Work
What's Nine Lies About Work about?
Nine Lies About Work (2019) challenges common beliefs and practices in the workplace, proposing that many widely accepted truths about work are actually misconceptions. It aims to shift our understanding of work, advocating for a focus on individual strengths, the importance of the team, and the intrinsic love of work.
Who should read Nine Lies About Work?
- Managers seeking to improve team dynamics and performance
- Employees looking to enhance their work experience and productivity
- Anyone interested in reevaluating and challenging traditional workplace practices and beliefs
Love + Work
What's Love + Work about?
Love + Work (2022) unveils a unique approach to finding fulfillment and success in both professional and personal life. By discovering your strengths and passions, and applying them to your career, you can break free from traditional notions of work-life balance and introduce a more integrated, passion-driven approach to both your career and your life.
Who should read Love + Work?
- Aspiring leaders seeking authentic team connection
- Career changers navigating personal strengths and passions
- Educators aiming to cultivate student creativity and insight