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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It's certainly emboldened those who would be president to come up here a little earlier and show a little leg. As they do that, as folks come through, they talk more about their take on issues, and they're less likely to toe the White House line on everything.
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We've seen the enemy, and he is us. We have to get back to the basics. Let's talk about small government and reduced spending, and don't let the Democrats take those issues.
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When top scientists and psychologists talk about what's important to our overall wellbeing and how satisfied we are with our lives, the only thing that they all agree on is that social relationships are probably the single best predictor of our overall happiness.
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I've spoken with a few employers who have moved away from what has to be some of the least attractive language you could use about health risk to start talking about wellbeing.
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Team members care about one another, listen, share secrets, talk about the latest news, have heated arguments, are sometimes jealous of each other, and even cry together.
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When I speak with people who love their jobs and have vital friendships at work, they always talk about how their workgroup is like a family.
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I talk about an enthusiasm deficit, and I think we have a little bit of that. They say we need to get our act together. They still love this president. But they want to see movement on the things that brought us to power. We took the government over and promised to fix things.
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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.