Bestselling Author, Researcher, Senior Scientist at Gallup
Tom Rath Biography
Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has dedicated the past two decades to exploring how work can enhance human health and well-being. His 10 books, including titles such as "How Full Is Your Bucket?" and "StrengthsFinder 2.0," have sold more than 10 million copies and consistently appeared on global bestseller lists.
Rath's initial publication, "How Full Is Your Bucket?," achieved immediate success as a #1 New York Times bestseller, catalyzing a series of influential books that are now staples in educational settings worldwide. His book "StrengthsFinder 2.0" holds the distinction of being Amazon’s top-selling non-fiction book of all time. Other notable works by Rath include "Strengths-Based Leadership," "Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements," "Eat, Move, Sleep: Why Small Choices Make a Big Difference," and "Are You Fully Charged?" He has also co-authored two illustrated books for children, "How Full Is Your Bucket? for Kids" and "The Rechargeables."
His recent works, "Life’s Great Question: Discover How You Contribute Best to the World" and "It’s Not About You: A Brief Guide to a Meaningful Life," were released in collaboration with Amazon Original Stories. These books continue his exploration of impactful living and organizational leadership.
Apart from his writing, Rath has had a significant impact through his role at Gallup, where over a span of 13 years, he spearheaded initiatives on employee engagement, strengths, and leadership. Currently, he contributes as a Senior Scientist and external advisor to Gallup. His commitment to research also extended to his tenure as Vice-Chairman of the VHL cancer research organization. Additionally, Rath is involved in academia as a regular lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania.
Beyond his research and writing, Rath has ventured into entrepreneurship by co-founding a publishing company and participating as an advisor, investor, and partner in several startups. He has produced a feature-length documentary film, "Fully Charged," which discusses how personal choices can energize work and life, supported by insights from leading social scientists.
Rath earned his educational credentials from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, Ashley, and their two children, where he continues to influence and inspire through his extensive body of work on life and leadership.
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Tom Rath Speaking Topics
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EATING, MOVING, AND SLEEPING FOR ENERGY AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE
This presentation draws heavily on Tom's New York Times bestseller Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes and shares some of the best ways to improve health, energy, and achievement in the workplace. Tom explores what is working and some of the changes that need to occur in order for current health and well-being programs to be more meaningful and effective.
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SUSTAINABLE ENGAGEMENT, WELL-BEING, AND PERFORMANCE
Tom challenges individuals and organizational leaders to rethink what leads to employee engagement and sustainable high performance. He incorporates the latest research on health and well-being with his stories and observations from working with some of the world's most admired employers.
Tom Rath Videos
A Kogod Conversation with Tom Rath on Life's Great Question ...
Author and researcher Tom Rath led that work and wrote that book–Amazon's all-time best-selling non-fiction book.
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Tom Rath is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as EATING, MOVING, AND SLEEPING FOR ENERGY AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE, SUSTAINABLE ENGAGEMENT, WELL-BEING, AND PERFORMANCE, LEADING WITH STRENGTHS and FULLY CHARGED: ENERGIZING WORK AND LIFE. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Rath for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Tom Rath generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Garrison Wynn, Patrick Lencioni, Richard Florida, Marcus Buckingham and JP Pawliw-Fry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Rath for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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