Defaults Protect Quotes by Tom Rath

Every day, I read about new ideas and research that could help someone I care about live a longer and healthier life.

— Tom Rath

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

“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

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

On average, spending time with your boss is consistently rated as the least pleasurable activity in a given day.

— Tom Rath

“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

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

The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering.

— Tom Rath

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

Making better choices takes work. There is a daily give and take, but it is worth the effort.

— Tom Rath

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

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