Marcus Buckingham Books

"For decades, performance management has been seen as an annual chore by managers and HR alike. But this process is changing, and there are ways to make it more effective for your organization and more useful for employees. If you read nothing else on performance management in your organization, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you assess performance more accurately, have more-effective feedback conversations, and encourage the growth of your employees. This book will inspire you to learn where current performance management processes are falling short; create sustainable performance across the organization; deliver feedback that motivates and develops your team members; help your people reach their professional goals; identify your role in an employee's poor performance; and evaluate performance fairly, even in a remote environment"-- Provided by publisher

How do you get to what's real? Your organization's culture is crucial for success, but many commonly accepted beliefs about work are misleading. In this thought-provoking book, strengths expert Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall from Cisco challenge nine pervasive lies that contribute to dysfunction and frustration in workplaces. These distortions create a sense of unreality, but some leaders can see beyond them. These freethinking leaders appreciate individual uniqueness, prioritize emergent patterns over traditional wisdom, and value evidence over dogma. Through engaging stories and sharp analysis, the authors highlight essential truths that resonate with these leaders: the strength and cohesiveness of a team matter more than company culture; organizations should prioritize real-time intelligence over top-down planning; aligning people’s sense of purpose is more important than aligning goals; and rather than constant feedback, individuals seek helpful attention. This is the authentic landscape of work, where understanding and embracing these truths can lead to a more effective and fulfilling organizational environment.

"As part of an executive team, you wear many hats. Not only are you responsible for working with other senior leaders to establish strategic goals for the organization and ensure their execution, but you're making tough decisions, shaping organizational culture, and communicating regularly with employees. If you read nothing else on working effectively as a member of an executive team, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand what's required of you as a senior leader so you can set your team and organization up for success. This book will inspire you to: Build the qualities you need as a senior leader in your company; assemble a group that will think boldly and work harmoniously; feel confident while making strategic decisions as a team; avoid common traps when managing risk; help newly hired executives adapt quickly to the organization; and grow talent throughout the company, especially in underrepresented groups"-- Provided by publisher

Companies routinely claim that 'Our People Are Our Greatest Asset', but research data shows that in practice most people do not actually use their assets much at work. This books aims to change that. When employees learn how to truly apply their greatest strengths at work, they turbo-charge their career potential and everybody wins. Companies find that their employees are more productive, their teams are more effective, their organization is more innovative and, accordingly, their customers are more engaged. In First, Break All the Rules, Marcus Buckingham proved the link between engaged employees and more profitable bottom lines and highlighted great managers as the catalyst. In Now, Discover Your Strengths he explained how to sort through your patterns of wishes, abilities, thoughts and feelings and, with the help of a web-based profile, identify your five most dominant talents. In Go Put Your Stengths to Work he shows you how to take the crucial next step. How to seize control of your time at work and, in the face of a world that doesn't much care whether you are playing to your strengths, how to rewrite your job description under the nose of your boss.

Provides insight into how great managers find, focus and keep talented employees.

The authors "have created a revolutionary program to help readers identify their talents, build them into strengths, and enjoy consistent, near-perfect performance. At the heart of the book is the Internet-based StrengthsFinder' Profile, the product of a 25-year, multimillion-dollar effort to identify the most prevalent human strengths. The program introduces 34 dominant "themes" with thousands of possible combinations, and reveals how they can best be translated into personal and career success. In developing this program, Gallup has conducted psychological profiles with more than two million individuals to help readers learn how to focus and perfect these themes. So how does it work? This book contains a unique identification number that allows you access to the StrengthsFinder Profile on the Internet. This Web-based interview analyzes your instinctive reactions and immediately presents you with your five most powerful signature themes. Once you know which of the 34 themes -- such as Achiever, Activator, Empathy, Futuristic, or Strategic -- you lead with, the book will show you how to leverage them for powerful results at three levels: for your own development, for your success as a manager, and for the success of your organization."--Publisher description.

Great managing, great leading, and career success--Buckingham draws on a wealth of examples to reveal the single controlling insight that lies at the heart of each. Lose sight of this "one thing" and even your best efforts will be diminished or compromised. Success comes to those who remain mindful of the core insight, understand all of its ramifications, and orient their decisions around it. Buckingham backs his arguments with authoritative research from a wide variety of sources, including his own data and in-depth interviews with individuals at every level of an organization, from CEOs to hotel maids and stockboys

Revolutionary new book and online assessment tool from Marcus Buckingham, is the result of extensive research, statistical testing, and analysis of the world's top performers.

Encouraging women to reconnect with their purpose, Buckingham shares powerful keys that can open the door to attaining success, love, fulfillment, and control. Discussion questions are included.

In the years following the influential publications on strengths-based management, millions have recognized the importance of focusing on individual strengths to maximize potential. However, as Marcus Buckingham highlights, many organizational tools—like performance appraisals and training programs—still emphasize skill deficits rather than strengths, creating a disconnect between management theory and practice. This misalignment poses challenges for both individuals and organizations. StandOut 2.0 addresses this issue with a groundbreaking approach that allows you to identify your strengths and those of your team. The original edition offered valuable insights and access to a powerful online assessment tool, and the updated version includes this assessment along with a comprehensive report detailing your dominant strengths. This report can be easily shared, enabling you to showcase your best attributes to your team and organization. StandOut 2.0 serves as an essential resource for leveraging your strengths to advance your career while empowering your team and organization to succeed.

We are currently facing an epidemic of stress and anxiety exacerbated by a global pandemic. Life expectancy in the U.S. is declining, and less than 16 percent of the workforce is fully engaged. High-stress professions, such as nursing and teaching, report PTSD rates higher than those of returning soldiers. This indicates a significant issue: workplaces and schools have been designed without love, neglecting a fundamental human need. In this insightful and uplifting exploration, it is argued that love is a vital energy that must be expressed through our work. Our professional achievements, relationships, and responses to life's challenges are all enhanced when love is involved. Without love, there can be no learning, innovation, or sustainable growth. The author highlights the lack of love in our work lives and examines how we arrived at this point. He emphasizes the importance of human connection for personal development and explores what strong work relationships and effective teams look like when they reflect and amplify each member's passions. Finally, practical strategies are provided for reintegrating love into the workplace, encouraging individuals to identify their specific loves and cultivate this discipline in their daily lives. The message is clear: prioritizing love at work is essential for a fulfilling and productive life.

An Experience to Revolutionize Your Life from Marcus Buckingham - the World's Leading Expert on Career Success! Want to know what you are supposed to do with your life? The Truth About You is an experience to unlock life's toughest questions. The process this revolutionary toolkit teaches will create higher satisfaction and performance in life and work. A high-energy film reveals how and why you must discover and prioritize your strengths and includes access to a wealth of downloadable resources, including five bonus Strength Tip videos. Interactive Book . With insightful exercises and tried-and-true life wisdom no one else will tell you, the book takes you to the location of your most powerful and unchanging talents. ReMemo Pad . Designed for a life on-the-go, the ReMemo Pad becomes your companion to complete the task of revealing your strengths using your everyday experiences. Perfect for high school and college students, young professionals, and people simply wanting to revitalize their career, The Truth About You helps you develop the kind of clarity and passion that drives a successful and satisfying future. Marcus Buckingham will help you discover the real truth, the truth about you . . . it will be your secret to success.

A fact-based and proven approach to help working mothers rediscover happiness as they balance their duties at home and work. Science and sociology have made great strides in understanding happiness and how to achieve it. For working mothers facing endless demands, this guide provides scientifically proven and practical ways to find balance and replace stress with happiness. Written by a behavioral scientist and a global leadership expert, along with an international lawyer and career coach, it offers mom-friendly tactics that truly work. Many women, striving to be Superwoman, lose sight of what makes them happy, not realizing that their happiness is crucial for being a good worker and mother. The key to excelling in all areas is to prioritize happiness through conscious daily choices. Readers will learn to overcome obstacles, apply workplace lessons to motherhood, and gain insights from their children that can enhance work life. The book includes interactive activities illustrating important lessons, encourages a shift from a scarcity to an abundance mentality for workplace success, and helps tap into daily joy for personal and communal happiness. It features real case studies of working moms and is authored by qualified experts with real-world experience. Ultimately, it emphasizes that while many moms can raise great kids and achieve professional success, true fulfillment comes from prioritizing happiness.

Focusing on strategies for developing a skilled workforce, this book delves into innovative approaches to training and recruitment. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability in the face of technological advancements and shifting market demands. Readers will discover actionable insights on fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring that organizations remain competitive. The book also highlights case studies of successful companies that have effectively built their future-ready teams.

Die Autoren Marcus Buckingham und Ashley Goodall hinterfragen gängige Mythen der Arbeitswelt und zeigen auf, wie viele etablierte Praktiken die Individualität der Mitarbeiter einschränken. Sie argumentieren, dass der Erfolg einer Organisation weniger von der Unternehmenskultur abhängt, sondern vielmehr von der Stärke und dem Zusammenhalt der Teams. Anhand von Analysen und praktischen Beispielen bieten sie Führungskräften wertvolle Einsichten, um eine inklusive und agile Arbeitsumgebung zu schaffen, die die individuellen Stärken der Mitarbeiter fördert.

Zaufaj swoim talentom, bądź z nich dumny i zacznij je w pełni wykorzystywać! Marcus Buckingham wprowadza nową perspektywę na silne strony, która zyskała popularność w różnych sektorach. Jego prace, takie jak "Po pierwsze: złam wszelkie zasady" oraz "Teraz odkryj swoje silne strony", stanowią fundament tej koncepcji. Autor odpowiada na kluczowe pytanie: jak wykorzystać swoje talenty do osiągnięcia sukcesu? Dowiesz się, dlaczego w pracy ważniejsze jest, w czym jesteś dobry, niż w czym kiepski, jak prawidłowo określić swoje mocne strony oraz jak poświęcać więcej czasu na rozwijające zadania. Buckingham uczy, jak w rozmowach z szefem i współpracownikami podkreślać swoje talenty, unikając wrażenia chwalenia się. Książka otwiera nowe możliwości zarówno dla Ciebie, jak i Twojej firmy. To praktyczny poradnik dla menedżerów, którzy pragną stworzyć efektywne zespoły. Buckingham w prosty sposób pokazuje, jak w sześć tygodni zwiększyć motywację i efektywność działań, dając konkretne wskazówki dotyczące dążenia do mistrzostwa. Polecam tę książkę każdemu, kto pragnie przejść z bardzo dobrego poziomu na wybitny.

Znajdź to, co kochasz, kochaj to, co robisz, i rób to do końca życia. Rada „Rób to, co kochasz” wydaje się prosta, ale wprowadzenie jej w życie w dzisiejszym świecie jest wyzwaniem. Większość z nas nie wie, co naprawdę kocha, a otoczenie często wymusza dostosowanie. Marcus Buckingham, światowej sławy badacz i autor bestsellerów, pokazuje, jak uwolnić się od konformizmu w pracy i życiu. Pomaga odkryć nasze talenty i pasje oraz realizować je dla siebie i innych. Jak znaleźć swoje wyjątkowe umiejętności? Co sprawia, że się wyróżniasz? Jaką pracę wybierać, aby czuć spełnienie? Odpowiedzi na te pytania pozwolą ci znaleźć odpowiednią rolę w zespole, skutecznie prezentować się na rozmowach kwalifikacyjnych oraz wprowadzać trwałe zmiany w życiu współpracowników, bliskich czy uczniów. Pasja, jako potężna emocja, jest kluczem do kreatywności, współpracy i doskonałości, a jej brak w pracy i edukacji jest powszechny. Czas przywrócić pasję do życia zawodowego. Książka pokazuje, jak znaleźć pracę, która najlepiej do ciebie pasuje i pozwala robić to, co naprawdę kochasz. Kto by tego nie chciał?

Nejlepší manažeři světa nemají mnoho společného. Jsou různého pohlaví, rasy a věku. Liší se styl jejich práce i cíle, které si stanovují. V jednom se však špičkoví manažeři shodují: Než začnou pracovat, nejprve poruší veškerá zažitá pravidla. Nevěří, že člověk je schopen dosáhnout všeho, pro co se rozhodne. Nesnaží se bojovat se slabými stránkami svých podřízených. Důsledně ignorují Zlaté pravidlo. A dokonce nadržují svým oblíbencům. Tato kniha vysvětluje proč.