Group discussion of classic Stephen Covey book "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

1. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People A Book Review of “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” By Stephen R. Covey Facilitated by Steve Nolan Contact : [email_address] Follow on Twitter: @SPNolan

8. Habits Skills Desire Knowledge Habits

10. Seven Habits Paradigm Interdependence Independence Dependence 1. Be Proactive Private Victory 4. Think Win/Win 2. Begin with The End in Mind 6. Synergize 5. Seek first to Understand Then to be understood 3. Put First Things First Public Victory 7. Sharpen the Saw

12. Habit 1: Be Proactive The Freedom to Choose Stimulus Response Freedom to Choose Self Awareness Imagination Independent Will Conscience Between Stimulus and Response, Man Has the Power to Choose Unique Human Endowments

14. Habit 1: Be Proactive Listening to Our Language Reactive Language Proactive Language There's Nothing I can do Let's look at our alternatives That's just the way I am. I can choose a different approach. He makes me so mad. I control my own feelings. They won't allow that. I can create an effective presentation. I have to do that. I will choose an appropriate response. I can't. I choose I must. I prefer. If only. I will.

15. Habit 1: Be Proactive Circle of Concern vs. Influence Circle of Influence Circle of Concern Proactive Focus: Positive Energy Enlarges the Circle Of Influence

16. Habit 1: Be Proactive Circle of Concern vs. Influence Reactive Focus Negative Energy Reduces the Circle of Influence Circle of Influence Circle of Concern