Over the past decade, Gallup has introduced the concepts of
strengths-based development and employee engagement to more than 20
million people around the world -- largely through the #1 Wall Street
Journal bestseller StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath and the New York
Times bestseller 12: The Elements of Great Managing, which was
coauthored by engagement expert Jim Harter. In Wellbeing: The Five
Essential Elements, these bestselling authors team up to share the
results of a landmark study of wellbeing and its implications for
organizations and individuals.
Their groundbreaking research reveals how organizations can help
employees boost their overall wellbeing -- from their satisfaction with
their careers to their financial security and level of community
involvement. After conducting this extensive study, Rath and Harter
discovered that much of what we think will improve our wellbeing is
either misguided or just plain wrong. When striving to improve our
lives, we're quick to buy into programs that promise to help us make
money, lose weight or strengthen our relationships. While it might be
easier to treat these critical areas in our lives as if they are
independent, they're not. Gallup's comprehensive study of people in more
than 150 countries revealed five universal, interconnected elements that
shape our lives: Career Wellbeing, Social Wellbeing, Financial
Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing and Community Wellbeing.
Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements provides you with a holistic
view of what contributes to your wellbeing over a lifetime. Written in a
conversational style, this book is filled with fascinating research and
innovative ideas for boosting your wellbeing in each of these five
areas. As a complement to the book, you'll have the opportunity to use
Gallup's online Wellbeing Finder to track and improve your wellbeing. By
the time you finish reading this book, you'll have a better
understanding of what makes life worthwhile. This will enable you to
enjoy each day and get more out of your life -- while boosting the
wellbeing of your friends, family members, colleagues and others in your
community.
