The book First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham is a summary of Gallup research into the behaviors of successful managers. The book analyzes how successful managers select employees, set expectations, motivate employees, and develop employees. It also discusses the importance of matching employee talents with the right job roles. In doing so, the book challenges conventional management wisdom by arguing that employees are not blank slates waiting to be shaped by managers. Instead, the book emphasizes that employees have distinct talents that should be nurtured and utilized to achieve organizational success.