The One Thing You Need To Know (Abridged): ...About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success Audiobook

" The one thing you need to know is...it is all about people and relationships. That is the basics of the book. The author tells you this many different ways and times - a little boring, may be better as a book on tape. "

" Not very well-written, and full of trite quotes from sports legends. A much better and more useful read for those in management/leadership positions, as opposed to individual employees not charged with managing others. "

" The author makes an excellent case that great managing, great leading, and sustained individual success come from focusing on your strengths rather than trying to improve your weaknesses. "

" A little repetitious with his other work, particularly on the management side. But a fine read for reinforcing and I enjoyed the leadership content. "

" I wish this was required reading for all managers. "

" At the top of my list on leadership "

" Enlightening -- examining the qualities that make an effective leader is something that every young professional should do. "

" Absolutely fantastic. Especially the last third about individual success. "

" Good first chapter on marriage (which was quite unexpected) ... Rest of the chapters were also pretty good (much like his previous books). Good for reminding us to have clarity and focus. "

" Like most business books, a little longer than it needed to be but great support for the difference between managing and leading. Lots of real world examples that made sense. "

" A neat book. Engaging and personable. "

" A should-read book on management for knowledge workers, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs. "

" The most important thing I gleaned from this book was Buckingham's definition of a manager and definition of a leader. I had never seen it explained this way, and I really liked it. "

" Good book but if you have read Buckingham's other books there is not a lot of new material. "

" Focuses in on "the one thing" for managers, leaders, and individuals to attain success. The book ends with an argument for building your strengths by not doing the things that weaken you. Feeds right into Go Put Your Strengths to Work: 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance. #bookaday "

" From the same author as First, Break All The Rules, this book has some great insights on the art of managing and what needs to be focused on when managing people. "

" Another good business book that had aspect that should be applied to every bit of life, not just business. Very easy to read. I'm blessed to be a twenty percenter! "

" Cute children's book!! Would be great to read in the beginning of the year. Very simple and to the point. "

" Along the lines of the 'hedgehog concept.' "

" Exactly what it says. Not great, not terrible. A fair number of interesting points that provoke thought and consideration, even if one disagrees. "

" Good insights into managing / leadership. Some stuff I'd heard before. "

" You should always build great relathionships with your business partners. Simple! "

" From the same author as First, Break All The Rules, this book has some great insights on the art of managing and what needs to be focused on when managing people. "

" Good insights into managing / leadership. Some stuff I'd heard before. "

" The one thing you need to know is...it is all about people and relationships. That is the basics of the book. The author tells you this many different ways and times - a little boring, may be better as a book on tape. "

" The author makes an excellent case that great managing, great leading, and sustained individual success come from focusing on your strengths rather than trying to improve your weaknesses. "

" Enlightening -- examining the qualities that make an effective leader is something that every young professional should do. "

" As with most business/self-help books, this could be condensed to at least half of its length. There's some good ideas in here, some fresh, some not so much. It's a little heavy on the anecdotes and a little light on the supporting studies, which is why I really rate it as a 3 star. "

" Along the lines of the 'hedgehog concept.' "