Tom Rath Quotes

Every human being has talents that are just waiting to be uncovered.
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You cannot be anything you want to be - but you can be a whole lot more of who you already are.
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The most successful people start with dominant talent—and then add skills, knowledge, and practice to the mix. When they do this, the raw talent actually serves as a multiplier.
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What's more, we had discovered that people have several times more potential for growth, when they invest energy in developing their strenghts instead of correcting their deficiencies.
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Instead of celebrating what makes each child unique, most parents push their children to "fit in" so that they don't "stick out." This unwittingly stomps out individuality and encourages conformity, despite these parents' good intentions
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the key to human development is building on who you already are
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Perhaps the ultimate test of a leader is not what you are able to do in the here and now - but instead what continues to grow long after you're gone
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What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths - and can call on the right strength at the right time.
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The lesson here is clear: If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.
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followers have a very clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: trust, compassion, stability, and hope
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If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions in the moment.
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When we build on our strengths and daily successes — instead of focusing on failures — we simply learn more.
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If you spend your life trying to be good at everything, you will never be great at anything.
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Although individuals need not be well-rounded, teams should be.
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