167 Quotes by Tom Rath

Each ounce you consume is either a net positive or a net negative by the time it runs through your body. You don't get healthier by simply trying to eat better in general. You improve your health on a bite-by-bite basis.

A few years ago, I started to read studies showing that people who expressed more extroversion had higher overall wellbeing. This did not surprise me, as all my research has shown that daily social interactions are the single best predictor of happiness....I’ve learned this lesson regarding my own work as I’ve researched this book, and I have become committed to pushing myself out of my [introverted] personality’s comfort zone.

If you spend your life trying to be good at everything, you will never be great at anything.

the key to human development is building on who you already are

What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths - and can call on the right strength at the right time.

Although individuals need not be well-rounded, teams should be.

The lesson here is clear: If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.

When we build on our strengths and daily successes — instead of focusing on failures — we simply learn more.

followers have a very clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: trust, compassion, stability, and hope