When we asked people if they would rather have a best friend at work or a 10% pay raise, having a friend… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When I speak with people who love their jobs and have vital friendships at work, they always talk about how their workgroup… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
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
When you ask people what affects their wellbeing most, they think of health and wealth. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The things that change people's lives are usually an accumulation of small acts. — 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
Most people perceive their occupation as being a detriment to their overall wellbeing. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Even though people spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else, people underestimate how work influences their overall wellbeing… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Executives must place a priority on wellbeing if they want to attract the right people, keep their best people, and drive their… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide… — 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
I've seen so many people - loved ones and colleagues - who jump from one diet to the next, one exercise regimen… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Ignoring negative things that need to be changed is destructive and does nothing to alleviate negativity. Instead, we should focus on the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
There is certainly some predisposition to wellbeing, based on the research I've looked at. There are people who have a lot more… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
People with high levels of wellbeing have been careful to work out early in the morning and not to have heavy meals… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If my colleagues stop eating donuts and are more active, it saves me money on next year's insurance premium, and I get… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I've seen people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who… — 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
The most successful people start with dominant talent—and then add skills, knowledge, and practice to the mix. When they do this, the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Spending on oneself does not boost wellbeing. However, spending money on others does -- and it appears to be as important to… — 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
The real energy occurs in each connection between two people, which can bring about exponential returns. — 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
Far too many people spend a lifetime headed in the wrong direction. They go not only from the cradle to the cubicle,… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
At a very basic level, people need to know that there is constancy in their jobs and, more broadly, in where the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I always thought there were some people who were just destined to be disengaged in their jobs because that was their personality,… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
People who have at least three or four very close friendships are healthier, have higher wellbeing, and are more engaged in their… — 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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 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
“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 Image
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 Image
The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering. — 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 long-term interests. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Making better choices takes work. There is a daily give and take, but it is worth the effort. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
