Hey everybody,
Welcome to Chapter 50 of 3 Books!
We're going to hang out on a hotel room couch in Vancouver for a little bit of calm.
I am very excited to have you on the couch beside me and the absolutely incredible
Marcus Buckingham.
Who is Marcus?
Well, if you're in the business world, you've probably heard of him. Why? Well, he's written books sitting on every executive's bookshelf and his assessments and work are used everywhere.
Marcus Buckingham is a global researcher and thought leader focused on unlocking people's strengths, increasing their performance, and pioneering the future of how people work.
What does Marcus do now? He is currently focusing on his book, '
Design Love In', and leading his coaching and education firm, the
Buckingham Institute.
I love the optimism behind his work. That people are born as acorns, with an imprint inside them on what they could be, and what their true potential could lead them to.
I sat down with Marcus overlooking the foggy mountains over Vancouver Harbour just before he took to the stage for the headlining slot at
The Art of Leadership.
We cover a lot of topics in this chapter including:
How do we learn to truly see our children?
How can the education system be improved?
How do we avoid tribalism?
What is the real definition of weird?
What's the single best question to ask yourself when trying to articulate your strengths?
And how can we find our own unique way to draw strength and love from life?
I found Marcus to be brave, vulnerable, and inspiring in this conversation. Years ago, when I worked at Walmart, we used Marcus's books and videos in our training sessions. Getting a chance to sit down with him many years later to discuss his 3 most formative books was a rare treat.
Let's go…
