1. The 7 (+1) Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey

2. Core Competencies Habit One: Be Proactive
Habit Two: Begin with the end in mind
Habit Three: Put first things first
Habit Four: Think win-win
Habit Five: Seek first to understand, then to be
understood
Habit Six: Synergize
Habit Seven: Sharpen the saw
Newest Habit:
Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs

3. Be Proactive Take initiative Manage change Respond proactively
Keep commitments
Take responsibility and have accountability
Have a positive influence on results

4. Begin with the end in mind
Define vision and value
Create a mission statement
Set measurable team and personal goals
Start projects successfully
Align goals to priorities
Focus on desired outcomes

5. Put first things first Execute strategy
Apply effective delegation skills
Focus on important activities
Apply effective planning and prioritization skills
Balance key priorities
Eliminate low priorities and time wasters
Use planning skills effectively
Use effective time-management skills

6. Think win-win Build high-trust relationships Build effective teams
Apply successful negotiation skills
Use effective collaboration
Build productive business relationships

7. Seek first to understand, then to be understood
Apply effective interpersonal communication
Overcome communication pitfalls
Apply effective listening skills
Understand others
Reach mutual understanding
Communicate viewpoints effectively
Apply productive input and feedback
Apply effective persuasion techniques

8. Synergize When the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Leveraging diversity
Apply effective problem solving
Apply collaborative decision making
Value differences
Build on divergent strengths
Leverage creative collaboration
Embrace and leverage innovation

9. Sharpen the saw Achieve life balance Apply continuous improvement
Seek continuous learning

10. Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs
When you can say that you are 100%
involved in what you are doing with your life
Your body, mind, heart, and spirit/soul are
all engaged in the adventure – whatever that
is for you