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Mentioned in 6 episodes

First Break All the Rules

Book • 1999
First, Break All the Rules is a self-help book based on extensive research involving 80,000 interviews with managers across 400 companies.

It emphasizes the importance of treating employees as individuals, focusing on their strengths rather than weaknesses, and measuring outcomes rather than processes.

The book provides actionable advice for managers to improve employee satisfaction and performance by challenging conventional management norms.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by Steven Bartlett when discussing employee satisfaction and its importance to company success.
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How To Find Ultimate Fulfilment At Work: Marcus Buckingham
Mentioned for its book on the importance of focusing on top performers.
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647: Holding People Accountable Without Authority, with Bonni Stachowiak
Mentioned by Jonathan Bancroft as part of a team read to teach the proper role of a manager.
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Mentioned by Lisa Cummings as the book that started her journey with strengths.
692: Transcend Leadership Struggles Through Your Strengths, with Lisa Cummings
Mentioned by Matt Spielman as one of the most influential business books he's ever read, impacting his views on employee engagement.
Matt Spielman – Executive Coaching in Asset Management (Capital Allocators, EP.210)
Mentioned by Whitney Putnam as a global researcher and New York Times bestselling author known for starting the Strengths Revolution and his work on the role of love in work.
Ep 164: Marcus Buckingham on How Love Drives Business Success
Mentioned by Jonathan Bancroft as a basis for their management training program, emphasizing the importance of understanding what makes a great manager.
To the Point: Sage Business Advice from Home Services Legends Pt. 2
Mentioned by Dave Stachowiak , highlighting its research on the importance of investing time in top performers.
439: Leading Someone Smarter Than You, with Bonni Stachowiak
Recommended by Mike for first time managers.
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