Only Marcus Buckingham (author of such hits as First, Break all the Rules) could have written something like this. Well, maybe not only him, but he certainly brings the unique Buckingham Touchâ„¢ in this latest outing.What are the world's happiest women doing differently? (Differently than whom, one m...
I picked up this book because it was mentioned in some Forbes article I saw on things great managers do. On reading it, I saw that a lot of the stuff is things one would think are common sense. A lot of managers like to make like what they do is some mysterious, mystical thing or just something cert...
This book is a complete waste of time.Let's begin with the rather unfortunate title: First, Break All the Rules. It's too bad that the book didn't actually outline those rules we're supposed to break. Now I'm wondering whether it's okay to show up to work in track pants. (Hey, it's a rule!) Also, do...
Excellent book - really synthesizes its message without being preachy or overly cliched. Buckingham is a dynamic speaker in-person, and the book manages to capture his passion, intelligence, knowledge, and charismatic motivation. Buckingham CARES - he really, truly wants people to find and focus on ...
"If you ever have the opportunity to read this book and take the StrengthsFinder quiz, I HIGHLY recommend that you do so. I read this book as part of a leadership development program that I am in for work. I learned more about myself from this book and the quiz results than I have in the first twelv...
A must read for new managers. So often in working with new managers, they get stuck in a rut of being afraid to try new things or to think outside the box. This book will assist you in helping to change thought patterns.