A Quote by Marcus Buckingham

As with all catalysts, the manager's function is to speed up the reaction between two substances, thus creating the desired end product. Specifically, the manager creates performance in each employee by speeding up the reaction between the employee's talent and the company's goals, and between the employee's talent and the customer's needs.

Marcus Buckingham

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Between Company Creates Creating Customer Desired Each Employee End End Product Function Goals Manager Needs Performance Product Reaction Specifically Speed Speeding Speeding Up Substances Talent Thus Two Up

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Marcus Buckingham
British - Author

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Sean Sullivan

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Horst Schulze

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Timothy Simons

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