167 Quotes by Tom Rath


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    Talent (a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) × Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base) = Strength (the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance)

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    Our relationships with people are formed by small moments - and relationships are crucial in business.

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    When I speak with people who love their jobs and have vital friendships at work, they always talk about how their workgroup is like a family.

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    One's single greatest strength may be uncovering the hidden talents of another person.

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    The quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about developing closer friendships.

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    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.

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    Figure out what you really love doing and use your strengths on a daily basis.

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    Even though people spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else, people underestimate how work influences their overall wellbeing and daily experience.

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