A score of nine is fair in this category. However, it highlights the need to use the habit of ‘putting first things first’ in more efficient manner. This means that, sometimes I tend to get distracted and fail to focus. I can relate to this finding based on some observations.
Example 1: Answering phone calls during important meetings.
This habit indicates that I can be easily distracted. In majority cases, the phone calls do not turn out to be as important as the meeting.
Example 2: Lose track of time.
I allow myself a break of 10 minutes after each 2 hours of work. Sometimes, I use this break to browse through news or check up on social media. I have noticed myself spending more than 10 minutes on these breaks. This habit shows that, sometime I fail to recognize ‘not urgent and not important’ activities and lose track …show more content…
Think Win-Win
This is my second highest score (15) and I genuinely believe in this philosophy. When this habit is coupled with the habit of ‘seek first to understand’, it enables to figure out what can be a mutually beneficial outcome in any conflict situation.
I follow this rule consciously for conflict resolution. In many cases, the conflict is related to the method and not to the goal. Thinking Win-Win helps in achieving desired output without having to use authority or hierarchical powers.
3. Synergize
This habit is about teamwork. When individuals come together and work in a cohesive manner, they achieve results, which are far greater than their individual capabilities. I scored 14 for this habit and it is my third highest category, tied up with ‘Be Proactive’. ‘Synergize’ is about bringing out the best in people. I think it goes hand in hand with other two habits mentioned above. When you listen to others and want everyone to win, it creates a very conducive foundation for building a high performing team. I can recall several scenarios where I was able to bring multiple stakeholders together and work with them to achieve desired
Example 1: Answering phone calls during important meetings.
This habit indicates that I can be easily distracted. In majority cases, the phone calls do not turn out to be as important as the meeting.
Example 2: Lose track of time.
I allow myself a break of 10 minutes after each 2 hours of work. Sometimes, I use this break to browse through news or check up on social media. I have noticed myself spending more than 10 minutes on these breaks. This habit shows that, sometime I fail to recognize ‘not urgent and not important’ activities and lose track …show more content…
Think Win-Win
This is my second highest score (15) and I genuinely believe in this philosophy. When this habit is coupled with the habit of ‘seek first to understand’, it enables to figure out what can be a mutually beneficial outcome in any conflict situation.
I follow this rule consciously for conflict resolution. In many cases, the conflict is related to the method and not to the goal. Thinking Win-Win helps in achieving desired output without having to use authority or hierarchical powers.
3. Synergize
This habit is about teamwork. When individuals come together and work in a cohesive manner, they achieve results, which are far greater than their individual capabilities. I scored 14 for this habit and it is my third highest category, tied up with ‘Be Proactive’. ‘Synergize’ is about bringing out the best in people. I think it goes hand in hand with other two habits mentioned above. When you listen to others and want everyone to win, it creates a very conducive foundation for building a high performing team. I can recall several scenarios where I was able to bring multiple stakeholders together and work with them to achieve desired