Marcus Buckingham Books in Order
Browse the Marcus Buckingham books in order, with short summaries, series background, and where-to-start tips for readers who like strengths-based leadership.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Marcus Buckingham books in publication order
10 books
First, Break All the Rules
by Marcus Buckingham
1998
The One Thing You Need to Know About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success
by Marcus Buckingham
2005
Life@work, The Essentials
by Marcus Buckingham
2007
A collaborative, magazine-like resource that explores the intersection of faith and work. It combines short articles, discussion questions, and planning exercises designed for individuals or small groups who want purpose in the workplace.
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
by Marcus Buckingham
2008
The Truth about You
by Marcus Buckingham
2008
Find Your Strongest Life
by Marcus Buckingham
2009
StandOut
by Marcus Buckingham
2011
StandOut 2.0
by Marcus Buckingham
2015
Nine Lies About Work
by Marcus Buckingham
2019
Love and Work
by Marcus Buckingham
2022
Standalone Marcus Buckingham books
First, Break All the Rules
by Marcus Buckingham
1998
The One Thing You Need to Know About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success
by Marcus Buckingham
2005
Life@work, The Essentials
by Marcus Buckingham
2007
Go Put Your Strengths to Work
by Marcus Buckingham
20086 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance
The Truth about You
by Marcus Buckingham
2008
Find Your Strongest Life
by Marcus Buckingham
2009
StandOut
by Marcus Buckingham
2011
StandOut 2.0
by Marcus Buckingham
2015
Nine Lies About Work
by Marcus Buckingham
2019A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World
Love and Work
by Marcus Buckingham
2022
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