There's a conventional wisdom that says that strategic thinking is much more important than relationship building, which doesn't seem to be nearly as highly valued as it should be, based on what some of the leaders that I've spoken with have said to me. Tom Rath basebuildconventional share on social
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. Tom Rath dailyexperiencehour Change image and share on social
The real energy occurs in each connection between two people, which can bring about exponential returns. Tom Rath bringconnectionenergy Change image and share on social
You need a lot of effort and talent to produce greatness. Tom Rath effortgreatnesslot Change image and share on social
Positive defaults align our short-term decisions with our long-term interests. And we don't always do that. Tom Rath aligndecisiondefault Change image and share on social
You can intentionally choose to spend more time with the people you enjoy most and engage your strengths as much as possible. Tom Rath chooseengageenjoy Change image and share on social
I act as if my life depends on each decision. Because it does. Tom Rath actdecisiondepend Change image and share on social
What works for one person's needs is almost always very different from the next. Tom Rath personwork Change image and share on social
Regardless of your age, you can make better choices in the moment. Small decisions - about how you eat, move, and sleep each day - count more than you think. As I have learned from personal experience, these choices shape your life. Tom Rath agechoicecount share on social
I think trust is primarily built through relationships, and it's important because it's the foundational currency that a leader has with his team or his followers. Tom Rath buildcurrencyfollower Change image and share on social