Marcus Buckingham

Transformation Is Often More About Subtraction Than Addition — Marcus Buckingham

In organizations, focusing on subtraction can mean eliminating outdated practices, redundant meetings, or unhelpful policies. Buckingham, in his own work on strengths-based leadership (*First, Break All the Rules*, 1999), emphasizes removing barriers so people can focus on what they do best rather than piling on new initiatives. [...]

Transformation Is Often More About Subtraction Than Addition – Marcus Buckingham

In psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy sometimes focuses on reducing automatic negative thoughts rather than adding positive ones. Similarly, in creative fields like design, minimalism embraces subtraction; architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s maxim 'Less is more' epitomizes how taking away can reveal form and function (Neumeyer, *The Artless Word*, 1991). [...]

Transformation Is Often More About Subtraction Than Addition – Marcus Buckingham

Artists and designers often discover breakthroughs by stripping away excess. In the minimalist art movement, creators like Donald Judd emphasized what remains after extraneous elements are removed, allowing core ideas or forms to shine (Meyer, *Minimalism: Art and Polemics in the Sixties*, 2001). [...]

Act with Integrity, and You Will Attract More of the Same - Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham, a thought leader in management and leadership, often emphasizes the role of personal strengths and authenticity. This quote reflects his belief in the power of character and ethical behavior to shape success and collaboration. [...]