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
The reality is that a person who has always struggled with numbers is unlikely to be a great accountant or statistician. — 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 people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who… — 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
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
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
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
I've spoken with a few employers who have moved away from what has to be some of the least attractive language you… — 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
Employees who report receiving recognition and praise within the last seven days show increased productivity, get higher scores from customers, and have… — 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
