Plot Summary

First, Break All the Rules

Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman
Guide cover placeholder

First, Break All the Rules

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman

First, Break All the Rules

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman is a non-fiction book that challenges standard management techniques, advocating for revolutionary practices based on interviews with over 80,000 managers. The authors identify 12 key workplace characteristics that foster employee satisfaction and emphasize hiring based on talent, focusing on strengths, and defining outcomes rather than process.

Informative

Inspirational

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

43,367 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Buckingham and Coffman's First, Break All the Rules offers insightful strategies drawn from extensive Gallup research. Praised for its actionable advice on effective management, it challenges conventional wisdom. Critics note its repetitive nature and occasional lack of depth. Overall, it's a valuable read for managers seeking practical, research-backed guidance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read First, Break All the Rules?

Ideal for managers and business leaders, readers who appreciate First, Break All the Rules enjoy works like Good to Great by Jim Collins and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. They favor data-driven insights on employee management, leadership, and organizational success.

4.3

43,367 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!