FIRST, BREAK ALL THE RULES: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently

by Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman

Why do some teams consistently outperform others? After more than 20 years of research involving over 1 million employees and 80,000+ managers, Gallup uncovered the secret. The world's greatest managers don't follow conventional management rules.  Instead, they utilize 4 essential keys to maximize their team's potential and unlock outstanding results.

In this summary, you'll learn:

• The 12 core elements that distinguished high performing companies;
• Details of the 4 Keys of great managers: select for talent, define the right outcome, focus on strengths, find the right fit; and
• How to implement these keys to create engaged, high-performing teams.

Who should read this:

• Leaders, managers, and people in team leadership positions responsible for hiring, coaching, and developing people for results.
• HR professionals and organizational designers who want research-backed methods for people-role fit, talent development and performance management.
• Individuals and employees who want to grow and thrive in their careers.