Guide Note

Marcus Buckingham is a motivational speaker and author.

Fast Facts

1. Resides in South Carolina
2. Married with two children
3. Graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1987
4. Earned a Master's Degree in Social and Political Science
5. Literary Genre: Self-Help

During the 17 years that he spent at the Gallup Organization, Buckingham extensively researched the nation's best leaders, managers, and work places. He has written four bestselling books, First, Break All the Rules , Now, Discover Your Strengths, The One Thing You Need to Know and Go Put Your Strengths to Work.

Buckingham teaches people how to use their skills to make the most out of their lives. He has helped more than 1 million people discover their strengths using the Strengths Finder website that he co-created.

• 1999: First, Break All the Rules
• 2001: Now, Discover Your Strengths
• 2005: The One Thing You Need to Know
• 2007: Go Put Your Strengths to Work