“There's a conventional wisdom that says that strategic thinking is much more important than relationship building, which doesn't seem to be nearly as highly valued as it should be, based on what some of the leaders that I've spoken with have said to me.”

American author and consultant on employee engagement, strengths, and well-being

Tom Rath is an American author and consultant on employee engagement, strengths, and well-being. He is known for writing about how people work, lead, and stay healthy, and for turning research into practical books for a broad audience. His work focuses on strength-based leadership and well-being, themes that run through a series of bestselling books. His books have sold more than five million copies and have been translated into 16 languages.