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Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham is a British author, researcher, and consultant known for pioneering work on strengths-based management and leadership. He coauthored bestselling books such as First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths and founded companies to develop assessment tools and coaching for organizations.
Quotes: 4
Quotes by Marcus Buckingham

Transformation Is Often More About Subtraction Than Addition — Marcus Buckingham
Buckingham suggests transformation is achieved by removing obstacles, distractions, or unnecessary elements rather than endlessly accumulating new ones. This is reminiscent of Michelangelo's famous assertion that he 'saw...
Created on: 5/2/2025

Transformation Is Often More About Subtraction Than Addition – Marcus Buckingham
Buckingham’s insight reframes transformation not as an accumulation of new elements, but as a process of letting go of what is unnecessary. This echoes Michelangelo’s view when sculpting David: 'I saw the angel in the ma...
Created on: 5/2/2025

Transformation Is Often More About Subtraction Than Addition – Marcus Buckingham
Buckingham’s quote challenges the conventional association of progress with accumulation. Instead, he suggests that true transformation may involve eliminating what holds us back.
Created on: 5/2/2025

Act with Integrity, and You Will Attract More of the Same - Marcus Buckingham
This quote implies that living with integrity naturally draws others who value and exhibit similar qualities, creating an environment of trust and authenticity.
Created on: 2/4/2025