Introduction to the 7 Habits® of Highly Effective College Students Welcome to Introduction to the 7 Habits® of Highly Effective College Students © 2004 FranklinCovey

Introductory Questions What is your name? Where are you from? What is one of your hobbies? What are your expectations from this program? © 2004 FranklinCovey

What are the biggest challenges you face as a student? © 2004 FranklinCovey

How to Get the Most from this Program Learn it Live it Give it © 2004 FranklinCovey

The Four Concepts Concept 1—Effective habits are based on true principles. Concept 2—Effective habits bring positive results. Concept 3—Paradigms change habits. Concept 4—The 7 Habits® lead to success. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Principles are natural laws or fundamental truths. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Knowledge, Skill, Desire © 2004 FranklinCovey

Paradigm A paradigm is the way an individual perceives, understands, and interprets the surrounding world— a mental map. © 2004 FranklinCovey

See-Do-Get See Do Get © 2004 FranklinCovey

Seek First to Understand, Maturity Continuum® Sharpen the Saw® 7 INTERDEPENDENCE Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® 5 Synergize® 6 Public Victory Think Win-Win® 4 INDEPENDENCE 3 Put First Things First® Private Victory 2 Begin with the End in Mind® 1 Be Proactive® DEPENDENCE © 2004 FranklinCovey

Habit 1 Habit 1 Be Proactive® © 2004 FranklinCovey

I am responsible for my choices. Habit 1: See-Do-Get I am responsible for my choices. Get Do See I choose to act, not react. I am in control. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions What is proactivity and reactivity? How can I gain more control over my life? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Stimulus-Response © 2004 FranklinCovey

Stimulus-Response © 2004 FranklinCovey

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Proactive People Stop and Pause—Understand why you feel the way you do. Think—Make decisions based on your principles and beliefs. Do—Act upon your proactive choice. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Control © 2004 FranklinCovey

Expanding Your Influence © 2004 FranklinCovey

Habit 2 Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind® © 2004 FranklinCovey

I have a mission statement that documents my purpose in life. Habit 2: See-Do-Get I visualize results. Get Do See I have a mission statement that documents my purpose in life. I live according to my mission. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions Why is it important to have a plan? How do I create a Personal Mission Statement®? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Quote “What lies behind us is nothing compared to what lies within us and ahead of us.” —Anonymous © 2004 FranklinCovey

Discover Yourself! What are three dreams? What kind of career would I like to have? What kind of skills do I need to achieve my dreams and have the career I desire? What kind of education or educational experiences do I need to have to achieve my dreams and have the career I desire? What are my greatest interests? What do I hope to achieve in five years? What are all of the intangible things I value? (for example, strong relationships, success, good health, honesty, etc.)? What are the five intangible things I value most? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Mission Statements Represent the best within you. Are the fulfillment of your unique gifts and capacity to contribute. Deal with values and vision. Are written to inspire you, not to impress anyone else. Describe who you want to be. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Put First Things First® Put First Things First® Habit 3 Habit 3 Put First Things First® Put First Things First® © 2004 FranklinCovey

I focus on what’s important. Habit 3: See-Do-Get I focus on what’s important. Get Do See I achieve my goals. I plan my time according to my priorities. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions Which activities support what matters most to me? How do I stay focused on what matters most? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Life Management Quadrants Study for tomorrow’s exam. Pay overdue cell-phone bill. Work on project due today. Visit a roommate or family member who has been in in an accident. Go on a date with a friend. Work on an essay due in 30 days. Call home. Visit with academic advisor. Engage in idle conversations. Respond to all instant messages. Respond to all phone calls. Spend time on trivial questions. Engage in too much TV, Web surfing or video games. Engage in time-wasters. Become absorbed in escape activities. Procrastinate. © 2004 FranklinCovey

The Bermuda Triangle of Time © 2004 FranklinCovey

Saying Yes and No Yes No © 2004 FranklinCovey

Goal Definition goal n 1: the object to which effort or ambition is directed; the destination of a journey Oxford English Dictionary © 2004 FranklinCovey

Keys to Achieving Your Goals Create goals based on your values. Write down your goals. Give your goals deadlines. Break down your goals into manageable tasks. Schedule your tasks in your planner. Commit daily to achieving these tasks. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Sample Goal Planning © 2004 FranklinCovey

Planning Your Tasks © 2004 FranklinCovey

Public Victory® Public Victory © 2004 FranklinCovey

Reteach Person 1 Review one key point from Foundational Principles Person 2 Review Habit 1 Person 3 Review Habit 2 Person 4 Review Habit 3 © 2004 FranklinCovey

Habit 4 Habit 4 Think Win-Win® Think Win-Win® © 2004 FranklinCovey

I get better results by cooperating rather than competing. Habit 4: See-Do-Get I get better results by cooperating rather than competing. Get Do See I persist in looking for win-win outcomes. I have more trusting relationships. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions How do I balance my needs against someone else’s needs? What choices help me create win-win situations? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Win-Lose Lose-Win Lose-Lose Win-Win Four Paradigms © 2004 FranklinCovey

Seek First to Understand, Habit 5 Habit 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® © 2004 FranklinCovey

If I listen to understand, I’ll be understood. Habit 5: See-Do-Get If I listen to understand, I’ll be understood. Get Do See I use Empathic Listening® skills. I gain stronger relationships. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions What barriers affect communication? How does Empathic Listening strengthen communication? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Common Barriers to Listening It is hard to listen if: You’re worried about problems. You listen faster than people speak. You’re tired or bored. You’re thinking about what you’re going to say back to the other person. You’re distracted. © 2004 FranklinCovey

How You Communicate Words you use How you say words/ sounds you make Nonverbals/ body language © 2004 FranklinCovey

Levels of Listening Ignoring Pretend listening Selective listening Attentive listening Empathic Listening® © 2004 FranklinCovey

Steps to Empathic Listening Listen with you eyes, heart, and ears. Stand in the other person’s shoes. Practice mirroring. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Habit 6 Habit 6 Synergize® © 2004 FranklinCovey

I value differences in others. Habit 6: See-Do-Get I value differences in others. Get Do See I achieve better results. I seek the Third Alternative. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions What does synergy mean? What are the advantages of valuing differences? How do I achieve synergy? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Synergy Practice Rules Write down all of the 10 body parts that have only three letters in their name. No crude answers allowed. No partial words allowed. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Synergy Synergy is when two or more people: Produce more together than the sum of what they could produce separately. Use their differences to produce something that neither one could have produced alone. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Synergy Model © 2004 FranklinCovey

People Who Value Differences Act as role models. Act with courage and consideration. Do not prejudge others. Discuss conflicts privately with the person or persons involved. Are direct and honest. Desire success for others. Have a strong self-image. Enjoy the rewards of hard work. Make sure their words and actions show respect for all team members. Listen to understand. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Getting to Synergy® Action Plan Define the Problem or Opportunity Their Way (Seek first to understand the ideas of others.) My Way (Seek to be understood by sharing your ideas.) Brainstorm (Create new options and ideas.) High Way (Find the best solution.) © 2004 FranklinCovey

Habit 7 Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw® Sharpen the Saw® © 2004 FranklinCovey

I continually improve as I take time for myself. Habit 7: See-Do-Get I continually improve as I take time for myself. Get Do See I am recharged. I set and achieve goals and plan time for myself. © 2004 FranklinCovey

Key Questions How do I Sharpen the Saw? How well do I Live the 7 Habits? © 2004 FranklinCovey

Four Dimensions Body Mind Heart Soul © 2004 FranklinCovey

Invest in Yourself! “The single most powerful investment we can ever make in life is investment in ourselves, in the only instrument we have with which to deal with life and to contribute.” —Stephen R. Covey © 2004 FranklinCovey