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First: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently

by Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman

2014•Gallup Press•EN
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First: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman

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Practical, growth-minded and clear-cut; a moderate read.

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Insights from First: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently

“People leave managers, not companies.”

People stay for their managers. They leave because of them. Company perks or big names rarely outweigh a bad relationship with a direct boss.

“People don't change that much.”

Great managers don't try to change your personality. They find your natural talents and help you use them more often.

Treating everyone the same is actually a mistake. Fairness means treating people based on their specific needs and individual styles.

“The right talent is often more important than experience.”

Talent is more than just being smart. It is a recurring pattern of thought or behavior that can be applied productively.

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Published
2014
Publisher
Gallup Press
ISBN
9781595620415
Language
EN

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