false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173193374m/255520.jpg 255520 8 As a social science researcher and an esteemed business consultant, Marcus Buckingham (<i>First, Break All the Rules</i> and <i>Now, Discover Your Strengths</i>) has spent considerable time studying the big picture. This wide-angle approach led him to an unexpectedly narrow conclusion: There is a core concept to even the most complex topic. What he has discovered in <i>The One Thing You Need to Know</i> is that single "controlling insights" exist for a whole range of situations, and when properly applied, can encourage exponential improvement and lead to precise action and results. In applying this concept to managing, leading, and individual performance he has pinpointed the single element necessary for achieving success in each of these three key positions. <p> Buckingham acknowledges the subtleties of the topic and his goal is "not to make these subjects simpler, merely clearer." And what could be clearer than one thing? The challenge lies in filtering out the nonessential matters and distinguishing "between what is merely important and what is imperative" in order to produce the greatest and most far-reaching effects. In offering advice on how to do this he also details the three things you need to learn about a person to manage them effectively, explains why a lack of balance is a good thing, shows how to identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and discusses which personality traits all great leaders must possess. <p> Clearly written, informative, and enjoyable, the book aims to motivate readers to act--not just think--differently by providing concrete examples and specific lessons. And it need not be confined to the office--the concepts outlined in these pages can help people feel more fulfilled and productive in all aspects of life. <i>--Shawn Carkonen</i> <p clear="left"> <strong><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="cc6600">Essential Buckingham</font></strong> <p> </!-- begin6pak --> <table cellpadding="4" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="4"> <tr class="tiny" valign="top" align="center"> <td><img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0684852861.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg"> <br><I>First, Break All the Rules</I></td> <td><img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0743201140.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg"> <br><I>Now, Discover Your Strengths</I></td> <td><img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0743543068.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg"> <br><I>The One Thing You Need To Know</I>, Audio CD</td> </tr> <tr class="tiny" valign="top" align="center"> <td><img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0743510119.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg"> <br><I>First, Break All The Rules</I>, Audio CD</td> <td><img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0743518144.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg"> <br><I>Now, Discover Your Strengths</I>, Audio CD</td> <td><img border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0671582488.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg"> <br><I> First, Break All the Rules</I>, Audio Cassette</td> </tr> </table> </!-- end6pak --> <p clear="left"> <strong><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="cc6600">If You Like Buckingham, You'll Love...</font></strong> <p> <table cellpadding="4" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="4"> <tr class="tiny" valign="top" align="left"> <td> <ul> <li>Jack Welch <li>Jim Collins <li>Larry Bossidy </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>Patrick Lencioni <li>Stephen Covey <li>Malcolm Gladwell </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>Tom Rath <li>Daniel Goleman <li>Clayton Christensen </ul> </td> </tr> </table> </!-- end6pak --> 247641 7 3 2005 The One Thing You Need to Know: ... About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success total:122|5:25|4:54|3:35|2:6|1:2| 122 460 194 21 255520 0743261658 9780743261654 117 20 3.77 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173193374m/255520.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/255520.The_One_Thing_You_Need_to_Know_About_Great_Managing_Great_Leading_and_Sustained_Individual_Success 4 0 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Mar 27 19:47:59 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 27 19:53:53 -0700 2009 more...]]> 255520 0743261658 9780743261654 117 20 3.77 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173193374m/255520.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/255520.The_One_Thing_You_Need_to_Know_About_Great_Managing_Great_Leading_and_Sustained_Individual_Success 3 0 false Fri Apr 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Nov 21 12:58:32 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 21 13:08:28 -0800 2009 1
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