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Too many companies waste time trying to eliminate their employees' weaknesses when, in fact, they should concentrate on developing their strengths.

Marcus Buckingham

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Marcus Buckingham
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: January 11
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Motivational Speaker
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Radlett
Hertfordshire
Marcus Wilfrid Buckingham
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Focusing on strengths is the surest way to greater job satisfaction, team performance and organizational excellence.
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Don't waste time trying to put in what was left out. Try to draw out what was left in.
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