FoundationSow a thought, reap an action;Sow an action, reap a habit;Sow a habit, reap a character;Sow a character, reap a destiny.--- Samuel Smiles

Foundation |F1234567CHARACTER : THE ROOTS OF EFFECTIVENESS

Our first energies should go to our own character development, which often invisible to others, like the roots that sustain great trees. As we cultivate the roots, we will begin to see the fruits.-- Stephen R. Covey This program contains both skill building and character based content that address our personal and professional life.Like the top of the tree, our personality is what people see first. Although image, techniques, and skills can influence our success, the real source of lasting effectiveness lies in strong character the roots.

PersonalityCharacter

Foundation |F1234567WHAT IS EFFECTIVENESS?Effectiveness is getting superb results today (production) in a way that allows us to get those results over and over again ( production capability).It is P/PC balance.

Production capability (PC):Maintaining, preserving and enhancing the resources (the goose) that produce the desired results.

Production (P):The desired results (golden eggs).

Foundation |F1234567STAGES OF THE MATURITY CONTINUUMDEPENDENCEHABIT 2Begin with End in MindHABIT 1Be ProactiveHABIT 3Put First Things FirstPrivate VictoryINTERDEPENDENCEINDEPENDENCEHABIT 6SynergizeHABIT 5Seek First to Understand, then to be UnderstoodHABIT 4Think Win WinPublicVictoryHABIT 7SharpentheSaw

Foundation |F1234567MATURITY CONTINUUM

The Maturity continuum shows the relationships among the 7 Habits.It illustrates the stages of progression how to become highly effective through moving from dependence to interdependence.

We experience the PRIVATE VICTORY when we learn self-mastery and self-discipline.We reap the PUBLIC VICTORY when we build deep,lasting, highly effective relationships with other people.

Foundation |F1234567DoSeeGet( PARADIGM * )( BEHAVIOR )( RESULT )* the way we see, understand, and interpret the world; our mental mapSEE DO - GETIf you want small changes, work on your behavior;If you want quantum-leap changes, work on your paradigms.-- Stephen R. Covey

Foundation |F1234567PRINCIPLES GOVERN

Principles are self-evident natural laws.We get superb results when we align our paradigms with principles of effectiveness. When we understand these principles, they empower and enable us.

Principles are:Principles are not:UniversalSituationalTimelessTemporaryObjectiveSubjective (internal)Dependent on whether we understand themDependent on whether we value them

Foundation |F1234567LIVE BY THE PRINCIPLES OF THE 7 HABITSOur results are affected by our paradigms and behaviors. As we work on them in light of principles, we can establish new habits and thereby change the results we achieve. Each of the 7 Habits is based on:Principles of effectivenessParadigms (See) that is aligned with principle.Behaviors (do) that produces an effective Results (get)

HABIT 1 Be Proactive

The Habit of ChoiceWhen we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves --- Viktor Frankl

Habit 1 |Be ProactiveF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : I am a product of my circumstances

Effective : I am a product of my choices.Result

Increased influenceMore self awarenessGreater initiativeBecoming the creative force of your lifeBehavior

Pause and respond based on principlesUse proactive languageExpand your circle of influenceBecome a transition person

Habit 1 |Be ProactiveF1234567Pause and respond based on principlesReactive Behavior: People allow outside influences (moods, feelings and circumstances) to control their response.

Proactive Behavior:Proactive people pause to allow themselves the freedom of choose their response based on principles and desired results. Their freedom to choose expands as they wisely use the space between stimulus and response. StimulusResponseStimulusResponseFreedom to choose

Habit 1 |Be ProactiveF1234567Use Proactive language

Proactive languageReactive languageLets look at some alternativesThere is nothing we can doI can choose a different approachThats just the way I amI will choose an appropriate responseI have to do thatI chooseI can'tI preferI mustI willIf only

Habit 1 |Be ProactiveF1234567Expand your circle of InfluenceProactive FocusWhen people focus on things they can influence, they expand their knowledge and experience and they build trustworthiness.Hence their circle of influence grows.Reactive FocusWhen people focus on things they cannot control, they have less time and energy to spend on things they can influence.Hence their circle of influence shrinks.Circle of InfluenceYou can affect directlyCircle of ConcernYou care about

Habit 1 |Be ProactiveF1234567Become a transition person A transition person breaksUnhealthyHarmfulAbusiveUnfortunate learned habits

Replaces:ProactiveHelpfulEffective behaviourStrengthen and build others in a positive ways

Highly proactive person can stop the transmission of negative behaviour by becoming a transition person

HABIT 2 Begin with theEnd in mind

The Habit of Vision

Habit 2 |Begin with the End in MindF1234567Mental creationPhysical creation

Habit 2 |Begin with the End in MindF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : I live by default

Effective : I live by design.Result

A Clear definition of desired results.A greater sense of meaning and purposeCriteria for deciding what is or is not importantImproved outcomes.Behavior

Envision outcomes before you actCreate and live by a personal mission statement.

Create and live by a personal mission statementIt is like a constitution by which you make all decisions for your life.Benefits:Clarifies what is important to youProvides focusHelps you design your life instead of having it designed for you.Guides your day to day decisions.Gives you a greater sense of meaning and purpose.

Habit 2 |Begin with the End in MindF1234567

HABIT 3 Put First Things First

The Habit of Integrity and Execution

Habit 3 |Put First Things FirstF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : I Put urgent things first

Effective : I put important things first.Result

Increased organization and productivityFewer crisis.A reputation for follow throughMore life balance and peace of mind.Behavior

Focus on top prioritiesEliminate the unimportantPlan weeklyPlan daily

Habit 3 |Put First Things FirstF1234567UrgentNot UrgentImportant Not Important

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CrisisPressing problemsDeadline-driven projects, meetings, reportsII

PreparationPreventionPlanningRelationship buildingRe-creationValues clarification.III

Needless interruptionsUnnecessary reportsUnimportant meeting, phone calls, emailOther peoples minor issues.IV

TriviaBusy workIrrelevant phone calls Time wastersEscape activitiesExcessive TV internet.

HABIT 4 Think Win-Win

The Habit of Mutual benefits

Habit 4 |Think Win-WinF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : There is only so much, and the more you get, the less there is for me

Effective : There is plenty out of there for everyone and more to spare.Result

Faster solutions to problemsMore team involvement.Generosity of spiritRich relationshipsBehavior

Balance courage and consideration.Seek mutual benefits.Create win-win agreements.Build win-win systems.

Habit 4 |Think Win-WinF1234567Low Consideration HighLow Courage HighBalance courage and consideration

Win - LoseWin - WinLose - LoseLose - Win

Create Win-Win agreementElementsHabit 4 |Think Win-WinF1234567

Desired resultsGuidelinesResourcesAccountabilityConsequences

HABIT 5Seek first to Understand, Then to be understood

The Habit of Mutual understandingListen, or your tongue will make you deaf

Habit 5 |Seek first to understand then to be understoodF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : I listen with intent to reply

Effective : I listen with the intent to understand.Result

Greater influence with othersSolution to complex problemsClarity on real issuesFaster problemsBehavior

Diagnose before you prescribeListen empathicallySeek to be understood from the others perspective.

HABIT 6Synergize

The Habit of creative cooperation

Habit 6 |SynergizeF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : Its either your way or my way, or a compromise.

Effective : Together we can create a better way, a higher way.Result

Innovation and inventionNew and better solutionsTransformed relationshipsAppreciation of diverse perspectiveBehavior

Value and celebrate the differences.Practice creative operation

HABIT 7Sharpen the Saw

The Habit of Renewal

Habit 7 |Sharpen the SawF1234567

Paradigm

Ineffective : I focus only on getting the golden eggs.

Effective : I nurture the goose that lays the golden eggs.Result

Improved capacityStronger relationshipsGreater reservesContinuous improvementBehavior

Renew regularly in the four dimensionsBe strong in the hard moments.

Habit 7 |Sharpen the SawF1234567Social / EmotionalPhysicalSpiritualMentalRenew regularly in the Four Dimensions

Habit 7 |Sharpen the SawF1234567Be strong in the Hard momentsHard moments / Obstacles: Feeling to busy to sharpen the SawLacking enough self discipline to stick to our commitments

To correct / Manage:Getting up on timeControlling your temper and not saying the unkind thingsDisciplining yourself to eat healthySticking to your reading plan when you are busy

Foundation |F1234567STAGES OF THE MATURITY CONTINUUMDEPENDENCEHABIT 2Begin with End in MindHABIT 1Be ProactiveHABIT 3Put First Things FirstPrivate VictoryINTERDEPENDENCEINDEPENDENCEHABIT 6SynergizeHABIT 5Seek First to Understand, then to be UnderstoodHABIT 4Think Win WinPublicVictoryHABIT 7SharpentheSaw

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A RamadassSenior Officer QAAsianpaints - Sriperumbudur