--- product_id: 53422287 title: "First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently" price: "NT$2556" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/53422287-first-break-all-the-rules-what-the-worlds-greatest-managers store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently **Price:** NT$2556 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently - **How much does it cost?** NT$2556 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/53422287-first-break-all-the-rules-what-the-worlds-greatest-managers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The greatest managers in the world seem to have little in common. They differ in sex, age, and race. They employ vastly different styles and focus on different goals. Yet despite their differences, great managers share one common trait: They do not hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom. They do not believe that, with enough training, a person can achieve anything he sets his mind to. They do not try to help people overcome their weaknesses. They consistently disregard the golden rule. This amazing book explains why. Gallup presents the remarkable findings of its massive in-depth study of great managers across a wide variety of situations. Some were in leadership positions. Others were front-line supervisors. Some were in Fortune 500 companies; others were key players in small entrepreneurial companies. Whatever their situations, the managers who ultimately became the focus of Gallup’s research were invariably those who excelled at turning each employee’s talent into performance. There are vital performance and career lessons here for managers at every level, and, best of all, the book shows you how to apply them to your own situation. Review: The best book on motivation I have ever read! - I wish I could remember how I first came to hear of this book. I would love to thank the person or journalist who recommended it. My paperback copy, now around two years old, is covered in highlighter pen, plastered in post-it notes and is referred to again and again. My boss bought copies for everyone in our office on my recommendation and I've recommended it to dozens of managers that I've worked with and coached. It just makes sense. First there's Gallup's research pedigree (in this case more than a million interviews over twenty five years), then there's the concept: if you want to know how the world's greatest managers get exceptional performance from their people, don't ask the managers - ask the people. From all this research, Gallup have distilled the essence of great management (arguably, great leadership) into 12 questions. If your employees can answer positively to all 12 questions, then you will have built a great place to work and will undoubtedly have highly motivated, highly productive people. What makes this such a great book (in addition to the above) is the writing style. It's not dry research findings, it's fascinating snippets of conversations, analogies, humour and a compelling argument. This turns conventional management wisdom on its head in a very refreshing way. It also says 'there's no standard for Great Manager that you have to try to be. Anyone can do it if they get these fundamental building blocks in place' (the 12 questions). If you buy this book, I would also highly recommend the follow up 'Now, Discover Your Strengths' to gain further insights into how you can tap more of your own potential and more of those around you at work. If you manage people, or aspire to, you must read 'First, break All The Rules'. As a result, you will understand that if you have any performance problems amongst your people it's not them - it's the environment you've created that they work within. In some cases that will mean redeploying them (possibly outside your organisation). However, in most cases, this book will show you how, with a little fine tuning, you can turn a mediocre performer into a superstar. Buy this book. Improve your managerial performance. Review: A must read for any manager of people - If you're a great manager, read this book and be affirmed you're doing the right thing. You will still learn something new as well most of the managers who read this book, because managing people effectively is hard and requires immense skill and personal qualities. This incredibly readable, fascinating and entertaining book will give you the tools and ideas you need to be a better manager and become more effective in your business. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 107,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,025 in Business Development & Entrepreneurship (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,407) | | Dimensions | 3.18 x 3.81 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1595621113 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1595621115 | | Item weight | 680 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | 19 May 2016 | | Publisher | Gallup Press | ## Images ![First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qcSRv5aEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book on motivation I have ever read! *by C***S on 4 January 2003* I wish I could remember how I first came to hear of this book. I would love to thank the person or journalist who recommended it. My paperback copy, now around two years old, is covered in highlighter pen, plastered in post-it notes and is referred to again and again. My boss bought copies for everyone in our office on my recommendation and I've recommended it to dozens of managers that I've worked with and coached. It just makes sense. First there's Gallup's research pedigree (in this case more than a million interviews over twenty five years), then there's the concept: if you want to know how the world's greatest managers get exceptional performance from their people, don't ask the managers - ask the people. From all this research, Gallup have distilled the essence of great management (arguably, great leadership) into 12 questions. If your employees can answer positively to all 12 questions, then you will have built a great place to work and will undoubtedly have highly motivated, highly productive people. What makes this such a great book (in addition to the above) is the writing style. It's not dry research findings, it's fascinating snippets of conversations, analogies, humour and a compelling argument. This turns conventional management wisdom on its head in a very refreshing way. It also says 'there's no standard for Great Manager that you have to try to be. Anyone can do it if they get these fundamental building blocks in place' (the 12 questions). If you buy this book, I would also highly recommend the follow up 'Now, Discover Your Strengths' to gain further insights into how you can tap more of your own potential and more of those around you at work. If you manage people, or aspire to, you must read 'First, break All The Rules'. As a result, you will understand that if you have any performance problems amongst your people it's not them - it's the environment you've created that they work within. In some cases that will mean redeploying them (possibly outside your organisation). However, in most cases, this book will show you how, with a little fine tuning, you can turn a mediocre performer into a superstar. Buy this book. Improve your managerial performance. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for any manager of people *by M***R on 9 January 2011* If you're a great manager, read this book and be affirmed you're doing the right thing. You will still learn something new as well most of the managers who read this book, because managing people effectively is hard and requires immense skill and personal qualities. This incredibly readable, fascinating and entertaining book will give you the tools and ideas you need to be a better manager and become more effective in your business. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ was worth reading at the time *by E***D on 21 December 2013* read this 4.5 years ago ish, like the way describes the break down of competance skills knowledge ablity how came from officer. The book if rember correctly refers to its self being different from the other managment books is evidence based using gallap data. Did if rember correct remeber thinking not over rigoursly data. the claimed discintion being thus that to an extent. ## Frequently Bought Together - First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable - Start With Why: The multi-million-copy bestselling management and leadership book to help you find success --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/53422287-first-break-all-the-rules-what-the-worlds-greatest-managers](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/53422287-first-break-all-the-rules-what-the-worlds-greatest-managers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-08-25*