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
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CountryUnited States of America
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Each treats the other with a great deal of respect. The relationships between the offices have been very professional and looking at both sides.
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We had some people in that delegation who were very close to -- and great fans of -- Senator McCain. And they were front and center when he came, and I think that that was totally appropriate after his run four years ago.
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While the things that motivate us differ greatly from one person to the next, the outcomes do not.
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The right choices over time greatly improve your odds of a long and healthy life.
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The reality is that a person who has always struggled with numbers is unlikely to be a great accountant or statistician.
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Washington is not a city that takes great pride in being a healthy place, necessarily. Now, I have no data. That's just my own observation.
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Wanting a more positive environment isn't enough. You need to do something, and it doesn't require a great deal of effort or some huge change in the way you approach things at work.
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I've seen it both ways, top down and bottom up and this one is not being dictated by Austin or anywhere,
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During the second quarter, there was a real focus on the new 'nifty fifty.' The biggest cap growth stocks performed the best in the quarter. Small stocks didn't do so well and IPO's were tough,
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We need to adjust to reflect the difficulties in raising money in the wake of Bush mania. Until that subsides, and it may subside when (Texas Gov. George W. Bush) gets out on the campaign trail and we see what kind of candidate he can be, we need to do things to stay viable.
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With McCain, you had to create negatives. But with Gore, you merely have to reinforce them.
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Never underestimate the long-term influence of filling others' buckets.
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Simply try to turn your next conversation with someone who is negative into a more positive moment. See what happens. In most cases, they will turn around and be more positive in their next interaction.
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Occasionally their New England roots make them a little embarrassed and awkward about showing that side of themselves.