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Marcus Buckingham, born on January 11, 1966, is a renowned author. His works primarily revolve around personal growth, career development, and leadership. Buckingham offers practical advice and strategies to readers with his unique perspective and in-depth research.

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“Great managers know they don't have 10 salespeople working for them. They know they have 10 individuals working for them . A great manager is brilliant at spotting the unique differences that separate each person and then capitalizing on them.”

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“All the great organizations have great managers at all levels who recognize where their culture is getting stronger and where it is getting weaker. There are always reasons why.”

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“It remains true that great managers recognize individualities and focus on developing strengths rather than weaknesses. Great leaders, in sharp contrast, recognize what is (or could be) shared in common - a vision, a dream, a mission, whatever - and inspire others to join them in the given enterprise.”

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“In the minds of great managers, consistent poor performance is not primarily a matter of weakness, stupidity, disobedience, or disrespect. It is a matter of miscasting.”

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“The Four Keys of Great Managers: When selecting someone, they select for talent ... not simply experience, intelligence or determination. When setting expectations, they define the right outcomes ... not the right steps. When motivating someone, they focus on strengths ... not on weaknesses. and When developing someone, they help him find the right fit ... not simply the next rung on the ladder.”

Source: First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently

“The true genius of a great manager is his or her ability to individualize. A great manager is one who understands how to trip each person's trigger.”

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Author:Marcus Buckingham