Marcus Wilfrid Buckingham (b.1966) is a distinguished British author, speaker, and management consultant, renowned for his expertise in leadership and management.
Born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, Buckingham earned a degree in social and political science from Cambridge University in 1987. Subsequently, Buckingham gained valuable experience working for various firms, with a notable seventeen-year tenure at the Gallup Organization.
During his time at Gallup, Buckingham played a pivotal role in developing the StrengthsFinder assessment tool, aimed at identifying and leveraging individuals’ strengths in the workplace. This groundbreaking work laid the foundation for his influential ideas on strengths-based leadership.
Among Buckingham’s significant works is First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently (1999,) challenging traditional management practices and providing insights into the key factors defining successful managers. Now, Discover Your Strengths (2001) explores the concept of strengths-based development, emphasizing the importance of focusing on individual strengths rather than weaknesses. His book The One Thing You Need to Know: About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success (2005) offers practical advice for both leaders and individuals seeking professional success.
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The one thing you need to know about sustained individual success: Discover what you don’t like doing and stop doing it.
—Marcus Buckingham
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