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Marcus Buckingham: Why 87% of Workers Hate Their Jobs (And The Fix)
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- First Principles
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- Sep 19, 2026
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- 2092
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Summary
Only 13% of people feel engaged at work, according to Gallup research. That means 87% of us are essentially sleepwalking through our careers. In this episode, Adrian Wells sits down with Marcus Buckingham to uncover why this is happening and what you can actually do about it. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why focusing on your weaknesses is sabotaging your career satisfaction (and the 5-strength formula that changes everything) • The specific daily actions that make people 3x more likely to love their work • How Buckingham turned a childhood stutter into his greatest professional asset by doubling down on pattern recognition • The team management approach that increases sales by 19% and profit by 29% 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who's tired of career advice that doesn't actually work. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the engagement crisis [01:30] Why 87% of workers are disengaged (it's not what you think) [04:00] The strengths vs. weaknesses myth that's killing careers [07:00] Buckingham's personal story: from stutter to strength [10:00] The 5-strength daily practice that transforms work [12:00] How to identify your unique strengths today 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: workplace fulfillment, employee engagement, strengths-based development, career satisfaction, Marcus Buckingham Find all episodes at First Principles --- Keywords: celebrity interviews, anxiety management, relationship psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices