"(Tom Rath and Don Clifton) drew on Gallup research and millions of interviews to argue that this positive give-and-take leads to solid marriages, higher worker satisfaction and productivity, and a happier world."
-- O, The Oprah Magazine
"For all the veneer of easygoing pleasantry, this is serious business."
-- USA Today
"This slender volume offers an abundance of insights and inspiration. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to dramatically improve their work life and strengthen their relationships."
-- Deepak Chopra
"In this brief but significant book, the authors, a grandfather-grandson team, explore how using positive psychology in everyday interactions can dramatically change our lives."
-- Publishers Weekly
"A well-researched, strong, and compelling case for improving self-esteem, better relationships, and health . . . this book is a short, sharp, 'how-to' guide."
-- People Management magazine
"Clifton and Rath paint a compelling picture of the good things that happen when people are encouraged, recognized, and praised regularly, as well as the emotional, mental, and sometimes even physical devastation that can occur in the absence of such positive encounters . . . Leaders who want to eliminate or avoid this kind of destruction should make How Full Is Your Bucket? required reading for themselves and their people."
-- John C. Maxwell's Leadership Wired
"Useful anecdotes that managers in particular should pay attention to."
-- The San Francisco Chronicle
"A slim, simple, upbeat volume that manages to be inspirational without preaching (or inducing nausea)."
-- The Miami Herald
"Wow! This little book is a treasure. It is chock full of wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice, rooted in solid research. It will change the way you look at your life, your work, and the world."
-- Martin Walsh
Executive Director, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation
"Tom Rath and Don Clifton have nailed it. Their positive strategies are immensely powerful."
-- Michael W. Morrison, Ph.D.
Dean, University of Toyota
"The world would be a better place if EVERYONE read it."
-- James C. Wright
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
"Powerful, captivating, and easy to read. This book's heartwarming message has a spiritual quality, yet it is grounded in decades of research."
-- Lea E. Williams, Ed.D.
Executive Director, National African-American Women's Leadership Institute, Inc.
"I loved reading this book and highly recommend it. I'm buying copies for those I love and care about the most."
-- Paul Higham
Former Chief Marketing Officer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
"A powerful experience for every reader and an invaluable tool for energizing every enterprise."
-- William Robertson
Chairman, Weston Solutions, Inc.
"If there were a Nobel Prize for building a quality individual, this book deserves it."
-- Mike Johanns
Governor, State of Nebraska
"This book reaffirms the value of caring and compassionate relationships. Tom Rath and Don Clifton have created simple, but powerful, strategies for transforming the business of work and finding the beauty in life."
-- N. Joyce Payne
Founder, Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
"The book is a quick and memorable read. It should be part of the core curriculum for any corporation trying to build a positive culture."
-- Val J. Halamandaris
President, National Association for Home Care
