The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

S. R. Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Simon Schuster, New York, 1989. 

Stephen Covey s popular book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (1992), is underpinned by a concept of effectiveness based on character. However, he does not see character as innate, but as something that is developed through practising the seven habits described in Box 2.2. These form ... 

On the other hand, according to Steven Covey, Seek first to understand, before being understood [6]. This is his fifth habit of highly effective people. You can review the seven habits of highly effective people and blend and align the concepts with the zero incident concept. Figure 16-14 compares Dr. Covey s seven habits and a safety culture [6]. 

Covey (1990) describes what he considers to be the seven habits of highly effective people. These habits, which have a common sense tone, are 1) Be proactive 2) Begin with the end in mind 3) Put first things first 4) Think win/win 5) Seek first to understand, then to be understood 6) Synergize and 7) Sharpen the saw (i.e., renewal of your physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional dimensions). 

Covey s book has been a worldwide best-seller. 1 have encountered it as far away as Malaysia. It can be found in any bookstore. See Covey, Stephen R., The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Simon Schuster, New York, 1989. Another excellent Covey book that discusses important issues related to the lifestyle and habits of a leader is Covey, Stephen R., Principle-Centered Leadership, Summit Books, New York, 1991. 

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