This is one of most pragmatic and thought provoking book on how to be a good manager (by breaking all the rules of conventional wisdom.)
In summary, the 4-Keys propound by Marcus are :
Key1: Select for talent
Key2: Define the right outcome
Key3: Focus on strengths
Key4: Find the right fit
I like the way Marcus started off the entire methodology hinging on finding the right talents. One of the sub-topic, "Why is talent more important than experience, and will power" says it all.
To know why someone perform certain task naturally with total ease while another person struggle just to meet bear minimum requirement is how talents work at it's very best.
This book is a gem if you can afford the time to slowly gleans the many wisdom derive from many years of research and interviewing with the best managers in many corporations. Rather than spending many hours trying to follows conventional wisdom, this book provides a fresh breath of "life" to the frustrating managers trying to figure out what went wrong in his own management style.
From personal point of view, knowing where ones' talents are had also make him/her a happier person at work. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to find enjoyment in his work and career!
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