REMASTERED:  Are You Fully Charged, with Tom Rath | (Wellbeing, Science, Author, Leadership)

REMASTERED: Are You Fully Charged, with Tom Rath | (Wellbeing, Science, Author, Leadership)

Author: Southwestern Family of Podcasts - Southwestern Family of Companies July 14, 2026 Duration: 17:22
Tom Rath is a researcher, author, and filmmaker who studies the role of human behavior in business, health, and well-being. He has been described by business leaders and the media as one of the greatest thinkers and nonfiction writers of his generation. Tom has written six New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers over the past decade, starting with the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? In 2016, his book StrengthsFinder 2.0 was listed by amazon.com as the top selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom’s bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, and Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes. In total, his books have sold more than 6 million copies and have made more than 300 appearances on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Tom’s latest bestseller, Are You Fully Charged? The Three Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life is receiving acclaim as “Rath’s best book yet”. Tom also hosts Fully Charged, a feature-length documentary film which explores the key elements of energizing one’s work and life through personal stories and interviews with the world’s leading social scientists. He has also written two children’s books, How Full Is Your Bucket? for Kids and The Rechargeables. In addition to his work as a researcher, writer, and speaker, Tom serves as a senior scientist for and advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent thirteen years leading the organization’s work on employee engagement, strengths, leadership, and well-being. He is also a scientific advisor to Welbe, a startup focused on wearable technology. Show Highlights: Often companies don’t pay attention to the contribution they make in their employees lives. @TomCRathWe have to find ways throughout the day to connect what we’re doing with why we’re doing it. @TomCRathThe best way to find happiness is to focus on the things you can do for other people. @TomCRathMeaning is something you get from any effort you make for another person. @TomCRathYou must be able to meet your own basic needs to be of value in serving other people. @TomCRathOne of the single most valuable thing a leader can do is simply ask a question and genuinely listen to the response. @TomCRathYou can’t be fully effective as a leader if you don’t see the growth of your employee as an end In and of itself. @TomCRathSleep is probably the most underestimated critical business element. @TomCRathOne thing we all have within our power is to make better choices beginning today. @TomCRath To find more information or grab a copy of one of Tom's books, visit: tomrath.org The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

What does it take to move from thinking to doing, from planning to achieving? The Action Catalyst is a podcast built on the premise that real progress requires more than just motivation-it demands actionable insight. Each conversation features a different top leader or accomplished achiever, but the focus remains consistently practical: extracting the hard-earned lessons they learned on their way up. You’ll hear stories not just of success, but of the setbacks and plateaus that preceded it, with guests offering concrete strategies for navigating those inevitable challenges. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s a resource for anyone feeling stuck in mediocrity or unsure of their next step in business, personal development, or their professional journey. The discussions are designed to help you uncover a more personal source of inspiration and then translate that into a clearer path forward. Tune in for a regular dose of candid advice and proven methods to help dismantle obstacles and reach your specific goals. The Action Catalyst is produced by the Southwestern Family of Podcasts, part of the Southwestern Family of Companies, and delivers these conversations with the understanding that sustained action is the most powerful catalyst for change. You’ll find each episode centers on a transferable idea or a shift in perspective that you can apply immediately, making the podcast a tool for ongoing education and self-improvement.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Action Catalyst
Podcast Episodes
Overtime with Outland:  Dr. Tony Alessandra, Episode 504 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18
Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 504 with Dr. Tony Alessandra…
CLIP:  Business Isn't Personal...But It Is [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50
Entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of unicorn company TheRealReal, shares the importance of relying on data and balancing passion with objectivity as you both start, and scale, your business.Hear Julie…
CLIP:  When To Gift and How Much [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:17
John Ruhlin, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of "Giftology", offers guidance on when to give, how much to spend, and how to calculate ROI on gifting to clients or prospects.Hear John's full interview in Episode 173 of…
CLIP:  Winning Hearts and Minds in Totality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:46
Lifang He, brand strategist, and former leader at Apple, Amazon, Ring, and Bloomberg, explains how branding is a truly wholistic experience, and one that doesn't stop after you've come up with a name and logo...every int…
CLIP:  The 5 Love Languages at Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:12
Best-selling author and counselor Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, explains what the 5 love languages ARE, and how to translate the languages into the workplace. Hear Dr. Chapman's full interview in E…