The guide to effective leaders is based on Stephen R. Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. No matter how competent a person is, they will not have sustained and lasting success unless they can effectively lead themselves, influence, engage and collaborate with others, and continuously improve and renew their capabilities. These elements are at the heart of personal, team, and organizational effectiveness.
The book ignores trends and pop psychology and focuses on timeless principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. FranklinCovey sums up the habits:
Habit 1: Be Proactive: Focus and act on what you can control and influence instead of what you can’t.
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind: Define clear measures of success and a plan to achieve them.
Habit 3: Put First Things First: Prioritize and achieve your most important goals instead of constantly reacting to urgencies.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win: Collaborate more effectively by building high-trust relationships.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Influence others by developing a deep understanding of their needs and perspectives.
Habit 6: Synergize: Develop innovative solutions that leverage differences and satisfy all key stakeholders.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw: Increase motivation, energy, and work/life balance by making time for renewing activities.
