20 - 21 October 2025
Hall 3 & 4, DWTC,
Dubai

Meet Marcus Buckingham, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Global Researcher and Talent Expert

We collated some of Marcus’ top videos on the strengths, increasing performance and the future of how people work. Take a few minutes from your busy day, trust us, it’s worth it!

Marcus is a global researcher and thought leader focused on unlocking strengths, increasing performance and pioneering the future of how people work. The bestselling author of five books, his landmark titles include First, Break All the Rules (coauthored with Curt Coffman) and Now, Discover Your Strengths. There are more than 3.7 million copies of his books in print.

Why Feedback Fails

Feedback doesn’t help us grow. We excel only when people who know us and care about us tell us what they experience and what they feel, and in particular when they see something within us that really works.

What Drives Global Engagement

Global engagement is tragically low. Hear from Marcus Buckingham about the data that are now available to start making change.

996 vs Work-Life Balance

Marcus Buckingham debates which is better – working the 996 schedule or striving for work-life balance?

One Thing You Need to Know: Strengths and Performance Reviews

If you’ve taken a strengths-based approach to your – and your team’s – life at the office, how can you make the dreaded annual performance review actually beneficial?

Lie 1: People Care Which Company They Work For.

This is a video excerpt from The Freethinking Leader Coalition, unpacking the first lie in Marcus and Ashley’s upcoming book, Nine Lies about Work. Watch this video to find out more about the 'Lie #1 - People Care Which Company They Work For.'