Tom has written five international bestsellers over the past decade, starting with the #1New York TimesbestsellerHow Full Is Your Bucket?In 2013, his bookStrengthsFinder 2.0was the top-selling book worldwide on Amazon.com. Tom’s latestNew York Timesbestsellers areStrengths Based Leadership,Wellbeing, andEat Move Sleep. In total, his books have sold more than 5 million copies and have made more than 300 appearances on theWall Street Journalbestseller list.
In addition to his work as a researcher, writer, and speaker, Tom serves as a senior scientist and advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent thirteen years leading the organization’s work on employee engagement, strengths, leadership, and well-being. Tom also served as vice chairman of the VHL cancer research organization. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania, where he is now a guest lecturer. Tom, his wife, Ashley, and their two children live in Arlington, Virginia.