Tom Rath Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

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

“The real energy occurs in each connection between two people, which can bring about exponential returns.”

“Followers need to see how things will get better and what that future might look like. Leaders need to build that foundation of stability, and hope sits on top of that.”

“Positive defaults align our short-term decisions with our long-term interests. And we don't always do that.”

“Positive defaults protect you from yourself - and that helps you to make decisions in the moment that are better for your long-term interests.”

“When your boss and colleagues care enough to invest in your health, it is good for you and the business.”

“It's unrealistic to expect the person you go to for sage advice also to be the person you go out and have a good time with. And it's unlikely that he or she will be the same person who's pushing you and motivating you to do more every day, like a coach or manager does.”

“People who say they have a best friend at work are seven times as likely to be engaged in what they're doing. And if they don't have a best friend at work, the odds of being engaged are just 1 in 12.”

“Friendships are among the most fundamental of human needs.”

“I've seen people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who get passionate about smart investment strategies and managing finances for retirement, for example.”