Marcus Buckingham spent seventeen years at the Gallup Organization, where he conducted research into the world's best leaders, managers, and workplaces. The Gallup research later became the basis for the bestselling books First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Best Managers Do Differently (Simon & Schuster) and Now, Discover Your Strengths (Free Press), both coauthored by Buckingham. Buckingham has been the subject of in-depth profiles in The New York Times, Fortune, BusinessWeek and Fast Company. He now has his own company, providing strengths-based consulting, training, and e-learning. In 2007 Buckingham founded TMBC to create strengths-based management training solutions for organizations worldwide, and he spreads the strengths message in keynote addresses to over 250,000 people around the globe each year. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Jane and children Jackson and Lilia. For more information visit: marcusbuckingham.com
""The One Thing You Need to Know" is actually a modest title. It
contains many things you need to know. Marcus Buckingham is flat
out the most original, provocative writer there is on the subjects
of leadership and management. He comes to his theories the
old-fashioned way: by truly getting to know the people and the
workplaces he writes about. He also happens to be a wonderful
writer and a joy to read." -- Tony Schwartz, coauthor of "The Power
of Full Engagement;" president, The Energy Project
"As I read "The One Thing You Need to Know," for the first time I
had the urge to compare someone -- Marcus Buckingham -- to Peter
Drucker. Buckingham performs the most magical of acts: He speaks
with surpassing common sense, yet reaches profoundly uncommon
conclusions. This is a wise -- and radical -- book; a true gem
worth savoring."-- Tom Peters
"Buckingham is a superb writer and speaker who can make complex
ideas crystal clear, cut through to the core insight, and reveal
its crucial importance. He has been an inspiration to all of us at
Lexus."-- Denny Clements, group vice president and general manager,
Lexus U.S.
"Given the tremendous complexities of today's business environment
and consumer expectations, Marcus Buckingham is able to deliver a
clear path of understanding to the simple truths at the heart of
managing and leading. The 'one thing' I find invaluable about this
book is its unique, challenging examples about how to stay laser
focused on operational excellence."-- Robert L. Nardelli, chairman,
president, and CEO, The Home Depot, Inc.
"Marcus Buckingham has a keen sense of what it takes to excel, and
he backs his insights with an impressive body of in-depth
interviews and research. This is an important book for anybody who
aspires to effective leadership, managing, or any kind of enduring
individual achievement."-- Richard M. Kovacevich, chairman,
president, and CEO, Wells Fargo and Company
""The One Thing You Need to Know" is actually a modest title. It contains many things you need to know. Marcus Buckingham is flat out the most original, provocative writer there is on the subjects of leadership and management. He comes to his theories the old-fashioned way: by truly getting to know the people and the workplaces he writes about. He also happens to be a wonderful writer and a joy to read."
-- Tony Schwartz, coauthor of "The Power of Full Engagement;" president, The Energy Project
-- Tom Peters
-- Denny Clements, group vice president and general manager, Lexus U.S.
-- Robert L. Nardelli, chairman, president, and CEO, The Home Depot, Inc.
-- Richard M. Kovacevich, chairman, president, and CEO, Wells Fargo and Company
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