Rating: 4.0/5 Stars
Rank: 263

"An insightful ‘can't put it down' .

. . literary gem. . . . Indeed, a winner!" -- Willard Scott, NBC's Today show

"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

"The Grandfather of Positive Psychology, Don Clifton, and his grandson, Tom Rath, offer illuminating wisdom for fulfilling work and for a meaningful life." -- Martin E.P.

Seligman, Ph.D. Former President of the American Psychological Association and author of the best-selling books Authentic Happiness and Learned Optimism

"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.

Editorials

5.	Ladies’ Home Journal, November, 2004
	"Kindness really is contagious."
6.	Selling Power magazine, September, 2004
	"Tangible, actionable steps to help turn your workplace into a bustling bastion of positivity and productivity."
Current Editorial
7.	From the Back Cover
	PRAISE FOR THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND #1 BUSINESSWEEK BESTSELLER, HOW FULL IS YOUR BUCKET? "This slender volume offers an abundance of insights and inspiration. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to dramatically... read full editorial

Customer Reviews

	More Than Half Full
	(Grand Rapids, MI USA) October 14, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	Remember the old saying, "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." Basically, be nice to everyone you meet and most will return the sentiment. How Full Is Your Bucket offers similar common sense advice. Positive... read full review
	Interesting read, but.....
	(Winchester, CA) January 21, 2005 - 4.0/5 stars
	The first chapter entitled "Negativety Kills" cites negativity as the major cause of death among American POW's during the Korean War. This couldn't be further from the truth. Certainly some prisoners did mentally "give... read full review
	Easy Read, Very Clear
	(Colorado, USA) March 23, 2005 - 4.0/5 stars
	A well written case for how to treat people in daily interaction. How you can add to them, or remove from them. Sure wish managers were required to read this. It's a good layout for being a positive human being in general. Worth the read.

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