Based on the work of Stephen Covey:

The seven habits of highly effective people

The 8th habits

The presentation at a glance

• Important to be effective; effectiveness can be learnt

• Focus on developing character, not personality.

• Habits shape us, so adopt productive habits.

• Build trust in relationships.

• Balance the different roles.

• Allot time to attend fairly to the various responsibilities and relationships.

• Think positive and show empathy

• Rejuvenate yourself

The Eight Habits of highly effective people.

1. They take initiative. (“Be Proactive”) 2. They focus on goals. (“Begin with the

End in Mind”) 3. They set priorities. (“Put First Things

First”) 4. They only win when others win. (“Think

Win/Win”) 5. They communicate. (“Seek First to

Understand, Then to Be Understood”) 6. They cooperate. (“Synergize”) 7. They reflect on and repair their

deficiencies. (“Sharpen the Saw”) 8. They find their voice and help others

find theirs.

Character vs Personality

Forceful display of a personality that is inconsistent with our character is like wearing a mask. It is deceptive, manipulative and ultimately destructive.

So... Developing a sound character is more important!

Character is habit ...

Basic Principles

• Certain basic principles and values make people more effective.

• They are fairness, equity, integrity, honesty, human dignity and worth, excellence, a spirit of service, patience, perseverance, caring, courage, encouragement and positive thinking.

• The person whose character grows from these classic principles is a true leader who can inspire and help others.

● They do not impose limits on themselves that prevent them from acting.

● They recognize that they have the freedom to determine the kind of character they will have.

● They may not be able to control their circumstances, but they can decide how to make the best use of those circumstances.

H a b i t 1

• Not just a matter of reaching a goal but rather of achieving the right goal.

• If not, we must change it. We must take hold of our life.

• We can begin by drafting a personal mission statement that outlines our goals and describes the kind of person we want to be.

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• We spend our time reacting to urgent circumstances and emergencies, and never invest the necessary effort to develop the ability to prevent emergencies in the first place.

• We confuse the important with the urgent. The urgent is easy to see. The important is harder to discern.

• We must focus on “important but not urgent” activities.

Habit 4: “Think Win/Win”

• Strive for win/win transactions.

• They try to ensure that all the parties are better off in the end.

• A Win-Win mind set can help us multiply our allies.

Assertiveness vs Cooperation Table

Dominance

(I win, You Lose)

Collaboration

(I win, You win)

Avoidance Submission

(I lose, You win)

Compromise

(we both win some, and lose some)

Assert

ive

ness

Cooperation

Habit 5: “Seek First to Understand, Then

to Be Understood” • We must always try to understand what the other people

want and need before we begin to outline our own objectives. • We must not object, argue or oppose what we hear. • We must listen carefully, and think about it. • We must try to put ourselves in the other party’s shoes.

Problem Analysis with Fishbone

Example case :

• We often don’t listen, reflect

and respond but, instead,

we hear and react

reflexively.

• Our reactions may be

defensive, authoritarian or

passive.

• We may oppose or go

along — but we do not

actively cooperate.

• Cooperation and

communication are the two

legs of a synergistic

relationship.

Habit 7: “Sharpen the Saw”

• Take care of our bodies with a program of exercise that combines endurance, flexibility and strength.

• Nourish our souls with prayer, meditation, or perhaps by reading great literature or listening to great music.

• Mental repair may mean changing bad habits, such as the habit of watching television.

• Work to develop our heart, our emotional connections and our engagement with other people.

Senergize All Activities ! PHYSICAL

(Excercise, Nutrition, Stress Management)

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL (Service, Emphaty, Synergy, Intrinsic

Security)

SPIRITUAL

(value clarification & Commitment)

MENTAL

(Reading, Visualizing,

Planning, Writing)

Habit 8 : “Finding your voice and helping others

find theirs.”

• “Voice” is the unique personal

significance each of us offers, and can bring to bear at work.

• The 8th habit is all about moving from effectiveness to greatness

• Finding our unique voice means fulfilling our innate potential.

• Finding our voice, involves the four elements of a whole person: mind, body, heart and spirit.

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