Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
You can intentionally choose to spend more time with the people you enjoy most and engage your strengths as much as possible. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
On average, spending time with your boss is consistently rated as the least pleasurable activity in a given day. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to our shortcomings than to our strengths. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Positive defaults protect you from yourself - and that helps you to make decisions in the moment that are better for your… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Exercise is not enough. Working out three times a week is not enough. Being active throughout the day is what keeps you… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The right choices over time greatly improve your odds of a long and healthy life. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
People who say they have a best friend at work are seven times as likely to be engaged in what they're doing.… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Make it easier to do things that increase your wellbeing before you have to make a choice because a lot of our… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
It's unrealistic to expect the person you go to for sage advice also to be the person you go out and have… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“Many foods are better off in the trash than in your stomach. The next time you receive unhealthy food as a gift,… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When you ask people about what they enjoy doing, time spent with the boss is even worse than time spent cleaning the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Clearly, there aren't enough positive moments or interactions happening in the workplace. As a result, our economy suffers, companies suffer, and individual… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If a school makes an effort to provide kids the right foods and help them to be more active, this benefits the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Followers need to see how things will get better and what that future might look like. Leaders need to build that foundation… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“Don't get me wrong; devoting time outside of work to serving others is a great idea. Recent research suggests that people who… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
People have several times more potential for growth when they invest energy in developing their strengths instead of correcting their deficiencies. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When we can see an immediate payoff, we are more likely to change our behavior in the moment. This aligns our daily… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths - and can call on the right… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Our relationships with people are formed by small moments - and relationships are crucial in business. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I'm a researcher, so I'm realistic that there's nothing I'm doing that's going to prevent me from getting cancer in the future.… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“The data suggest that to have a thriving day, we need six hours of social time.” — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When we get at least six hours of daily social time, it increases our wellbeing and minimizes stress and worry. The six… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Talent (a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) × Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base)… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The most important thing executives can do is send a very clear message to their employees that they care about each person's… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“And it is likely that Rudy had teammates for whom the inverse was true—they were a 5 on talent and just a… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Regardless of your age, you can make better choices in the moment. Small decisions - about how you eat, move, and sleep… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Every day, I read about new ideas and research that could help someone I care about live a longer and healthier life. — Tom Rath Copy Share
I've seen people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who get passionate… — Tom Rath Copy Share
“What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths - and can call on the right strength at… — Tom Rath Copy Share
If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have… — Tom Rath Copy Share
On average, spending time with your boss is consistently rated as the least pleasurable activity in a given day. — Tom Rath Copy Share
“Once your brain initially processes something, you are less likely to retain the information if you are not physically active in the period following… — Tom Rath Copy Share
I would absolutely recommend against excessive positivity and optimism. Any positive emotion that you're infusing into a workplace needs to be grounded in reality.… — Tom Rath Copy Share
The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering. — Tom Rath Copy Share
Positive defaults protect you from yourself - and that helps you to make decisions in the moment that are better for your long-term interests. — Tom Rath Copy Share
Making better choices takes work. There is a daily give and take, but it is worth the effort. — Tom Rath Copy Share
Having fewer unhealthy days and, in turn, more days when you have the energy to get things done is probably the global constant through… — Tom Rath Copy Share
Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually. — Tom Rath Copy Share
People with high levels of wellbeing have been careful to work out early in the morning and not to have heavy meals throughout the… — Tom Rath Copy Share
The absence of high-quality friendships is bad for your health, spirits, productivity, and longevity. — Tom Rath Copy Share
I'm a researcher, so I'm realistic that there's nothing I'm doing that's going to prevent me from getting cancer in the future. But I… — Tom Rath Copy Share
