Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Tom's first book, How Full Is Your ...Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being.
His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Tom's first book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and led to a series of books and activities for kids that are used in classrooms around the world. His book StrengthsFinder 2.0is Amazon's top-selling non- fiction book of all time.
During his 13 years at Gallup, Tom was the Program Leader for the development of Clifton StrengthsFinder and also led the organization's employee engagement, wellbeing, and leadership practices. Tom has served for the past five years as a Gallup Senior Scientist and was Vice-Chair of the VHL cancer research organization. Most recently, Tom co-founded a publishing company; he is also an advisor, investor, and partner in several startups.
Tom holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife, Ashley, and their two children.