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i hadn't read the book and it sure is interesting... just want to know the viewpoints and ideas of those who have read it..
but even if you had't read it like me, i still want to know your perspectives you know...

2007-01-03 13:38:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science Other - Social Science

12 answers

SuzyBelle (above) - you obviously have a promising career in the food preparation industry awaiting you.

1) Be Proactive. Here, Covey emphasizes the original sense of the term "proactive" as coined by Victor Frankl. Being "proactive" means taking responsibility for everything in life, rather than blaming other people and circumstances for obstacles or problems. Initiative, and taking action will then follow.

2) Begin with the End In Mind. This chapter is about setting long-term goals based on "true-north principles". Covey recommends to formulate a "personal mission statement" to document one's perception of one's own purpose in life. He sees visualization as an important tool to develop this. He also deals with organizational mission statements, which he claims to be more effective if developed and supported by all members of an organization, rather than being prescribed.

3) Put First Things First. Here, Covey describes a framework for prioritizing work that is aimed at long-term goals, at the expense of tasks that appear to be urgent, but are in fact less important. Delegation is presented as an important part of time management. Successful delegation, according to Covey, focuses on results and benchmarks that are to be agreed in advance, rather than on prescribing detailed work plans.

4) Think Win/Win describes an attitude whereby mutually beneficial solutions are sought, that satisfy the needs of oneself as well as others, or, in the case of a conflict, both parties involved.

5) Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. Covey warns that giving out advice before having empathetically understood a person and their situation will likely result in that advice being rejected. Thoroughly listening to another person's concerns instead of reading out your own autobiography is purported to increase the chance of establishing a working communication.

6) Synergize describes a way of working in teams. Apply effective problem solving. Apply collaborative decision making. Value differences. Build on divergent strengths. Leverage creative collaboration. Embrace and leverage innovation. It is put forth that, when this is pursued as a habit, the result of the teamwork will exceed the sum of what each of the members could have achieved on their own. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

7) Sharpen the saw focuses on balanced self-renewal. Regaining what Covey calls "productive capacity" by engaging in carefully selected recreational activities.

Some people find the book life-changing. I did.

2007-01-04 09:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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2016-12-20 16:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

"In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates."

See--www.qualitycoach.net

"1 The Seven Habits Quick Sheet
2 Private victory, the path to independence
2.1 Habit 1: Be proactive
2.2 Habit 2: Begin with an end in mind
2.3 Habit 3: First things first
3 Public victory, the path to interdependence
3.1 Habit 4: Think win-win
3.2 Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then be understood
3.3 Habit 6: Synergize
4 The Seventh Habit
4.1 Habit 7: Sharpen the saw"

from wikipedia

2007-01-03 14:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I haven't read the book, but it sounds like an opinionated read. Based on the word "effective" would mean motivate to me. To effect some one or an event, takes knowledge of the topic well enough to move you in an emotional, or physical way. I suppose you can categorize certain "effect's". Like verbal inspiration, could make someone make-it or break-it. Example: You are a pianist and you are known world wide, and you tell a person that they have great potential. So they pursue their dream of being a great pianist. On the other hand... you tell that same person, that they should try something else, because they just don't have what it takes to be great. So they give up on their dream.

The effective person I surmise would have habits of speaking with 1.) Confidence, 2.)Looking & Speaking like a person with the 3.)Authority in Social enviorments, in addition having a 4.)Vocabulary that has no boundry and uses it. And 5.)Great Speaking Skills. 6.) &7.) well I suppose I'd have to read the book. But Body language comes to mind, a long with being able to speak in several different languages would be a great asset,

There seems to be a social pattern here. But, I lived and have traveled a lot. And I know from experience you can effect someone sometimes with out even realizing it.

2007-01-03 14:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 3

My friend has been raving about it for years but seeing the way she messes up her life (work life included!) I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. She went to work for a Franklin Covey franchise (she was supposed to lead courses on the subject of the book) and even got herself fired from there! They just couldn't get along! Well, that's her 4nd high ranking job in a row that ends that way ...

2007-01-03 19:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

My boss bought the book for all of us at work and at our bi-weekly meetings we studied a chapter each time. We were all assigned a chapter to study and do a presentation on and to apply it to our job and company. It was a pain in the behind mainly because we had REAL work to do and did not want to be made to read this book. It is, in actuallity a good book, but I would rather have CHOSEN to read the book on my own, not made to and given more stress about the real work we were not doing. I was assigned the chapter called "Sharpen the Saw" which means to perfect your skills, know your strong points and use them to the best of your ability. It was an interesting book. If one is willing to read it and commit yourself to the changes you need to make in your life to become a better person after reading it and applying it then go for it. But I would rather read a novel with a good ending.

2007-01-03 15:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger lover 2 · 0 3

be proactive
begin with the end in mind
think win - win
put first things first

and 3 other ones that I forget. I am too ineffective (read lazy) to go find the book to get them.

2007-01-03 14:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by edward_the_l0ngshanks 4 · 0 1

There are many people who would laugh at the prospect of changing their destinies. This is because it thinks that nobody gets more that exactly what is written in his fate.

2016-05-18 07:56:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0 0

I don't know---get the book. My dad had the book and tried to make me read it and i was like 13 and I was like HELL NO!!! Don't need that book, and I don't want to read it, and so I didn't!

2007-01-03 13:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0 2

1 - smoking

2 - gum chewing

3 - nail biting

4 - cocaine

5 - nose picking

6 - twitching

7 - shop lifting

2007-01-03 13:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jay 6 · 3 4

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