Description: Rath's fast-paced and inviting storytelling makes a mountain of important research accessible and applicable, and sheds new light on relationships with coworkers, family, friends, and significant others.
Brief description: Tom Rath is one of the most influential authors of the last decade. He studies the role of human behavior in health, business and economics. Rath writes and speaks on a range of topics, from well-being to organizational leadership. He has written several international bestsellers, including the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? In 2007, The Economist listed his book StrengthsFinder 2.0 as the top-selling business book worldwide. In total, Rath's books have sold more than 5 million copies, been translated in 16 languages and made over 250 appearances on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Rath is a senior scientist and advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent 13 years leading the organization's work on employee engagement, strengths and well-being. He has also served as vice chairman of the VHL cancer research organization.
Review Quotes: ..."friendships are good for business... what Gallup has uncovered about best friends stands out as novel."
--- USA Today
"Firms that discourage mixing have it wrong."
--- The Washington Post
"Let friendship ring...having a best friend at work is a strong predictor for being a happy and productive employee."
--- Time Magazine