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 enlarge | Authors: Tom Rath, Donald O. Clifton
Publisher: Gallup Press
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 349553
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8
Dewey Decimal Number: 158.1
ASIN: B0012M1IC4
Publication Date: July 6, 2004
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 Who filled my bucket? May 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A quick read, this book provides a fairly straight-forward approach to improving our environments and interactions in work and in life. Using the metaphor of "the dipper and the bucket," the authors present their research-backed (and commonsense) theory that people do best in environments that fill---rather than drain---them. People who loved "Who Moved My Cheese?" and "The Secret" will likely eat up this book as well. Although the theory may at times be a bit too simplified and watered-down (sorry to rain on the positive parade), it provides a good reminder of what makes us tick---and what ticks us off.
 Foundation for Creating Supportive Environments March 28, 2008
This book gets you out of bed and into the world by telling you how to make a world you can want to live in now.
Everyone in Business Should Read This Book March 25, 2008
The Truth: I'm a Girl, I'm Smart and I Know EverythingI had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Rath on my radio show a few years ago, The Enchanted Self. I was very impressed with his dedication to positive psychology. As a pathfinder myself in the field, but soming from a completely different place (my path began with insight oriented psychotherapy, feminist issues and then case study research with women) I was intrigued by the business model presented in this book. It makes so much sense. Of course people will perform better at work if they are praised and encouraged to develop their strengths and talents! Of course people will have more hope and be more productive. Why wouldn't all companies use the techniques that the authors suggest? This may be an easy read, but it is not superficial. The techniques and approaches outlined are rigourous in that they force people to change personal habits, ways of viewing each other, and ways of interacting. But I can only imagine our world if everyone out in the workplace would take on the major steps outlined in this book. I think we would all benefit. We would have happier employers and employees who knows what that would lead to. Maybe happier families at home and a more productive work place. Wouldn't that be a win-win!
How Full is your Bucket? March 16, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am currently using this book as part of the professional development of the Resident Assistants that I supervise, who are undergraduate college students who work with many different kinds of people. Although my staff does not always recognize the long-term meaning of this work, I feel that when we discuss the chapters and try to show the connection to daily activities, they are able to understand the meaning of the book.
I would recommend this book for an older crowd, and definitely to be used in a team-building way over the course of time.
Very Positive Energy February 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you fill someone else's bucket with positive energy, words and praise, it fills yours in return. It is a nice approach and it definitely works. Mr. Rath did not reinvent the wheel here. However he did write a good book that is pleasant to read and it is empowering. The only problem that I have with this book is that I found it too expensive considering how thin it is. Otherwise, it is well worth your time. Go for it. I also suggest another great reading titled Power Versus Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior
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