The 8 Basic Elements to Greater Happiness, Health & Productivity

Happiness, holistic health and purposeful productivity are critical success factors. They are three of the key elements necessary in order to achieve one's vision and this is a universal truth whether "one" is an individual, a team or an organization. They are conditions of satisfaction that must be met and given special and constant attention in order for any person or company to achieve high performance.

The 8 shares captivating stories and simple lessons about what it takes to be fit, fulfilled and get your highest priorities achieved every day. The book is inspired by the real-life experiences of some enlightened individuals and organizations that have shifted their energy and attention towards what matters most to them. It is about happy people that are living their dreams and healthy companies that embrace both purpose and profit; whose employees are engaged, whose customers keep coming back and whose competitors have taken notice. Live The 8 and:

1. Investigate - Discover your purpose.
2. Initiate - Start right now.
3. Activate - Leverage your strengths.
4. Communicate - Say what's real.
5. Integrate - Live your values.
6. Relate - Make meaningful connections.
7. Celebrate - Remember your victories.
8. Illuminate - Help others win.

The guiding principles in The 8 will help you, your team and your organization:

• Get aligned with your mission.
• Become better organized and eliminate time-wasters.
• Focus on what's right with you and minimize the impact of your weaknesses.
• Overcome the most common barriers to effective communication.
• Bring your core values into your work and your life everyday.
• Solidify the bonds with your family, friends, coworkers and customers.
• Recognize your victories and build on them for future success.
• Lift others up so that they can achieve their true potential.