What if powerful East Asian philosophies were combined with modern science, organizational design, and leadership development can offer an approach to the world and its dynamic phases of change?

The Five Elements offers just such a synthesis of these timeless philosophies. The result yields a profound and accurate means to identify underlying patterns and behaviors that enable us to know ourselves and others.

Based on practices passed down for generations, The Five Elements integrates a series of archetypes through five elements - Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. Each section of the book sheds light on how the framework operates and illuminates nine archetypes that detail specific charts for calculating your own Five Elements Profile, and for assessing how your styles interfaces with your family, friends, and colleagues.

The Five Elements applies aptly for families, communities, teams and organizations that desire greater wellbeing, ease, and balance in their daily lives and work routines. Learn from the personal stories of hundreds of individuals and organizations who have applied The Five Elements with both subtle and dramatic results. Designed to be used as a guide, you can easily refer to what appeals most to your interests and needs.

Kevin John Fong has been successfully utilizing The Five Elements since 1998 as a foundation for his international work as a consultant, trainer and facilitator in organizational design, transformative justice, and leadership development.

"Kevin John Fong's radiant teachings are a healing balm for all of us who seek justice, belonging, and joy." - Valarie Kaur Author and Activist, See No Stranger

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