Habit 1 Be Proactive® | Take initiative, Manage change, Respond proactively, Keep commitments, Take responsibility and practice accountability, Create positive business results. | ||
Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind® | Define vision and values, Create a mission statement, Set measurable team and personal goals, Start projects successfully, Align goals to priorities, Focus on desired outcomes. | ||
Habit 3 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 tools effectively, Use effective time-management skills. | ||
Habit 4 Think Win-Win® | Build high-trust relationships, Build effective teams, Apply successful negotiation skills, Use effective collaboration, Build productive business relationships. | ||
Habit 5 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. | ||
Habit 6 Synergize® | Leverage diversity, Apply effective problem solving, Apply collaborative decision making, Value differences, Build on divergent strengths, Leverage creative collaboration, Embrace and leverage innovation. | ||
Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw® | Achieve life balance, Apply continuous improvement, Seek continuous learning. | ||
