Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham

Keynote Speaker: Performance Analyst; Best-selling Author; Two decades as a Senior Researcher at Gallup Organization

Marcus Buckingham Biography

Marcus Buckingham has dedicated his career to helping individuals discover and capitalize on their personal strengths. Hailed as a visionary by corporations such as Toyota, Coca-Cola, Master Foods, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Disney, he has helped to usher in the “strengths revolution,” persuasively arguing that people are dramatically more effective, fulfilled and successful when they are able to focus on the best of themselves.

In his nearly two decades as a Senior Researcher at Gallup Organization, Marcus studied the world’s best managers and organizations to investigate what drives great performance. His research laid the foundation for a string of New York Times best-selling books that use empirical data to challenge preconceptions about achievement. First, “Break All the Rule”s (co-authored with Curt Coffman) kicked things off in 1999, followed by “Now, Discover Your Strengths” (co-authored with Donald Clifton, 2001), “The One Thing You Need to Know” (2005), “Go Put Your Strengths to Work” (2007) and “The Truth About You” (2008).

Marcus’s book, “Find Your Strongest Life” (2009), was inspired by the overwhelming response to his appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show – 100,000 unique contributors posted messages online after the show and 1.7 million people downloaded his three-hour workshop video. The book tackles head-on the numerous studies revealing a drastic decline in female happiness over the last 40 years, and offers strategies for reversing this disturbing trend. In addition to The Oprah Winfrey Show, Marcus has been featured on Larry King Live, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The View. He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fortune, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review.

His book, "Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World" (Harvard Business Publishing, 2019) takes an in-depth look at the lies that pervade our workplaces and the core truths that will help us change it for the better. It has been recognized as one of the best management and leadership books of 2019 by Inc., Amazon, Strategy + Business, Porchlight, Audible, and Book Pal’s Outstanding Works of Literature Award.

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Marcus Buckingham Speaking Topics

Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life

Global researcher and New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham explores how to pursue what engages and makes us thrive. Buckingham walks audiences through the power of love, breaking free from conformity, and discovering the crucial intersection between what you love to do and how you contribute it to others. In this enlightening confrontation of conformity, audiences learn the key tools needed to shift towards love, which – according to Buckingham – is the source of all creativity, collaboration, insight, and excellence.

Nine Lies about Work

What the research reveals about the real world of work

  • Examine the 9 lies that are pervasive in our organizations
  • Learn the truths behind them, backed by data and research.
  • Discover how you can become a Freethinking Leader.

High Performance Leadership

How to build a culture of performance

  • Learn the one thing that sets great leaders apart.
  • Explore the 4 levers that leaders use to create a high-performing culture.
  • Get clear about your organization’s core strengths.

Find Your Edge: Win at Work

How to drive personal performance

  • Discover the approach that characterizes the most successful people in the world.
  • Pinpoint your competitive advantage.
  • Learn how to apply your competitive advantage at work.

Resilience: How to build it in yourselves and in those you lead

All of us are struggling to be resilient during these challenging times. In this session Marcus reveals discoveries about the sources of resilience from the largest global study of resilience yet undertaken. 25 countries, 25,000 workers, all participating in a deep dive into why some people are able to sustain their power and their energy, while others wane. In this session you will learn:

  • The three key sources of resilience
  • The ten questions to measure resilience
  • The most effective techniques to build resilience in yourself, your organization, and in those you lead.

Marcus Buckingham Videos

Embrace Your Strengths: Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham – Love + Work
Nine Lies About Work: Marcus Buckingham with Adam Grant | 2019 ...

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What topics does Marcus Buckingham speak about?

Marcus Buckingham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Success, Change Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, International Business, Business Growth, Personal Growth, Authors, Health, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Innovation, Peak Performance, Business Coaching, Ethics & Integrity, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Consulting, Disruptive Thinking, Finance, College, Virtual, Motivational, Culture, Marketing, Literary, Strategic Leadership and Thought Leadership.

Where does Marcus Buckingham travel from?

Marcus Buckingham generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Marcus Buckingham?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marcus Buckingham for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marcus Buckingham for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marcus Buckingham or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Marcus Buckingham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Sales. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Marcus Buckingham generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Robert Cialdini and Patrick Lencioni. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marcus Buckingham for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/10/2024.

Marcus Buckingham Speaking Topics

  • Love and Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life

    Global researcher and New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham explores how to pursue what engages and makes us thrive. Buckingham walks audiences through the power of love, breaking free from conformity, and discovering the crucial intersection between what you love to do and how you contribute it to others. In this enlightening confrontation of conformity, audiences learn the key tools needed to shift towards love, which – according to Buckingham – is the source of all creativity, collaboration, insight, and excellence.

  • Nine Lies about Work

    What the research reveals about the real world of work

    • Examine the 9 lies that are pervasive in our organizations
    • Learn the truths behind them, backed by data and research.
    • Discover how you can become a Freethinking Leader.

  • High Performance Leadership

    How to build a culture of performance

    • Learn the one thing that sets great leaders apart.
    • Explore the 4 levers that leaders use to create a high-performing culture.
    • Get clear about your organization’s core strengths.

  • Find Your Edge: Win at Work

    How to drive personal performance

    • Discover the approach that characterizes the most successful people in the world.
    • Pinpoint your competitive advantage.
    • Learn how to apply your competitive advantage at work.

  • Resilience: How to build it in yourselves and in those you lead

    All of us are struggling to be resilient during these challenging times. In this session Marcus reveals discoveries about the sources of resilience from the largest global study of resilience yet undertaken. 25 countries, 25,000 workers, all participating in a deep dive into why some people are able to sustain their power and their energy, while others wane. In this session you will learn:

    • The three key sources of resilience
    • The ten questions to measure resilience
    • The most effective techniques to build resilience in yourself, your organization, and in those you lead.

Marcus Buckingham Videos

Embrace Your Strengths: Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham – Love + Work
Nine Lies About Work: Marcus Buckingham with Adam Grant | 2019 ...
Marcus Buckingham: How To Handle Anxiety At Work
Marcus Buckingham: How To Succeed At Work

Marcus Buckingham Reviews

  • J. Turner Research - Dec 16 2021

  • How do I book Marcus Buckingham to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marcus Buckingham for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marcus Buckingham, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marcus Buckingham or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marcus Buckingham for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marcus Buckingham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marcus Buckingham, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marcus Buckingham speak about?

  • Where does Marcus Buckingham travel from?

    Marcus Buckingham generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marcus Buckingham?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marcus Buckingham for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marcus Buckingham for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marcus Buckingham or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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