Managers are, and should be, totally responsible for recognizing individual strengths (both natural talents and skills), getting those strengths in proper alignment (i.e. in the right "seats"), and then leveraging them.
Marcus BuckinghamThe best strategy for building a competitive organization is to help individuals become more of who they are.
Marcus BuckinghamA note of caution: We can never achieve goals that envy sets for us. Looking at your friends and wishing you had what they had is a waste of precious energy. Because we are all unique, what makes another happy may do the opposite for you. That's why advice is nice but often disappointing when heeded.
Marcus BuckinghamIf you want execution, hail only success. If you want creativity, hail risk, and remain neutral about success.
Marcus Buckingham