Tom Rath

Tom Rath
Tom Rath is an American author, researcher, and speaker whose books have sold more than 5 million copies and have been translated into sixteen languages. He is best known for his studies on strengths based leadership and wellbeing and synthesizing research findings in a series of bestselling books...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
vacation going-out dinner
Buying experience such as going out to dinner or taking a vacation increases our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Experiences last while material purchases fade.
ideas research care
Every day, I read about new ideas and research that could help someone I care about live a longer and healthier life.
jobs thinking littles
The quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about developing closer friendships.
exercise work-out healthy
Exercise is not enough. Working out three times a week is not enough. Being active throughout the day is what keeps you healthy.
moving sleep sacrifice
Its tempting to work more than 60 hours a week and sacrifice sleep, not move, and eat bad foods as they are convenient. But this comes with a cost.
book competition kindergarten
When I was in kindergarten, I entered a competition and read 52 books in a week.
two differences people
Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually.
next different needs
What works for one persons needs is almost always very different from the next.
people occupation perceive
Most people perceive their occupation as being a detriment to their overall wellbeing.
compassion leader needs
Followers have a very clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: trust, compassion, stability, and hope.
pursuit worthwhile
The pursuit of meaning, not happiness, is what makes life worthwhile.
thinking people wealth
When you ask people what affects their wellbeing most, they think of health and wealth.
may way well-being
Doing for others may be the only way to create lasting well-being.
positive-words together glue
Positive words are the glue that holds relationships together.