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...
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CountryUnited States of America
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When we're able to put most of our energy into developing our natural talents, extraordinary room for growth exists
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Every human being has talents that are just waiting to be uncovered.
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Far too many people spend a lifetime headed in the wrong direction. They go not only from the cradle to the cubicle, but then to the casket, without uncovering their greatest talents and potential.
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One's single greatest strength may be uncovering the hidden talents of another person.
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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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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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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.
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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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It's the old cliche. You go into the group looking for a way of processing the grief you are dealing with. And then you end up helping others with their pain and helping yourself. The power of the shared experience in those meetings is amazing.