Edward Covey

During Dr. Magee lecture on “Listening for Personal & Professional Success”, Dr. Magee offered advice that is fundamental to the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” From reading the book “The 7 habits of highly effective people” by Stephen R. Covey, the author illustrates aspects of a successful person. The seven habits refer to the attributions and perspectives highly effective people have, such as: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking…

Which option is the best? It mainly comes down to “it depends”. I.e.: In baseball if you win, that means the other team loses. Covey explains that the best option to create however, is win/win situations. When aiming for win/win we must take into consideration two factors: Courage and consideration. In order to achieve win/win we must keep our focus on results instead of methods…

In the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, you’re taken on a journey to becoming a better person. This book is directed to teenagers, but it could help anybody if they feel their life needs to be changed for the better. There are 12 chapters in this book with each talking about how to live a healthier, calmer life. The first habit is Be Proactive, in this chapter it helps you learn how to react to a situation. You should use your tools, the tools of your mind of…

n the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey, you are introduced to 7 habits to help you take control of your life. They are simple, but they can really help you. I have learned how to be more proactive and to stop procrastinating. I am now better at synergizing, listening, discovering the best solution to upcoming problems in my life, and planning ahead. Reading this book, I have become a greater person. You could overall learn how to get through your teenage years without…

The seven Habits profile was developed by FranklinCovey’s and it is a purpose-driven learning experience that focuses on the essentials of great leadership and its implementation. In this essay I will explore and evaluate my own qualities, characteristics, and shortcoming essentials of leadership. I will begin by reviewing the results of my own seven Habits Profile. In the Seven habits profile you will see that the first two categories are the fundamental habits of the Seven Habits profile and…

inconveniences in your day-to-day life, do you complain about it and say how unfair it is? Chances are venting your anger at your mom or brother didn’t help you resolve the issue. The first habit in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey, can teach you ways to respond to your frustration in ways that will help you resolve your problems, instead of forcing your mom to ground you for the next week. The habit talks about being proactive instead of reactive. Being proactive means you…

The seven habits profile indicates that I practice the foundational habits quite well. Balance is definitely something that I have worked to develop over the past several years. There was a point in my life where the stress of work spilled over into my personal life and would affect the relationships that I had with others. I also think that being honest and being able to follow through on commitments are important in both the personal and professional areas of my life. One of the areas that I…

Stephen Covey beliefs on the proper methods leaders can use to influence others in all areas of their lives. This paper will be focusing on methods 26-30 and will contain possible pro and cons of use, in order to understand if these methods could be applied effectively by someone like myself and if it’s worth the investment of adopting it as my own method and this where the areas that I thought I would have the most difficulties in achieving. Communicate with Logic and Emotion Dr. Stephen Covey…

However, sometimes there can be trial and tribulations during process. Steven Covey is able to effectively address that there is always more than one approach to evaluating and undergoing certain situations. His novel focuses on the need for personal growth and effectives that can be used as strengthening. This can be contributed by our interactions with those around us daily. In the beginning on his novel, Covey (1989) demonstrates that the way individuals see a problem is a problem within…

first • Think win-win • Seek first to understand • Synergize • Sharpen the Saw (Covey, 2004) As I assessed my own skills and habits with the Seven Habits Profile Self-Assessment, I discovered my habits are mostly well-developed while I lack in a few areas. Habit 1: Be Proactive Covey describes being proactive as someone who takes responsibility for their own actions and focuses their efforts on things they can control (Covey, 2004). I scored a 15 out of 18 in this area and I feel this is very…