Welcome to Introduction to the 7 Habits of

Introductory Questions § What is your name? § Where are you from? § What

Challenges What are the biggest challenges you face as a student? © 2004 Franklin.

How to Get the Most from this Program § Learn it § Live it

The Four Concepts § Concept 1—Effective habits are based on true principles. § Concept 2—Effective habits bring positive results. § Concept 3—Paradigms change habits. § Concept 4—The 7 Habits lead to success. ® © 2004 Franklin. Covey 5

Principles are natural laws or fundamental truths. © 2004 Franklin. Covey 6

Knowledge, Skill, Desire © 2004 Franklin. Covey 7

Paradigm A paradigm is the way an individual perceives, understands, and interprets the surrounding

See-Do-Get See Do Get © 2004 Franklin. Covey 9

Maturity Continuum Sharpen the Saw 7 ® ® INTERDEPENDENCE Seek First to Understand, ® Then to Be Understood 5 Synergize Public 6 ® Victory Think ® Win-Win 4 INDEPENDENCE 3 Put First ® Things First 1 ® Be Proactive Private Victory 2 Begin with ® the End in Mind DEPENDENCE © 2004 Franklin. Covey 10

Habit 1 Be Proactive © 2004 Franklin. Covey ® 11

Habit 1: See-Do-Get I am responsible for my choices. See Do I am in

Key Questions § What is proactivity and reactivity? § How can I gain more

Stimulus-Response © 2004 Franklin. Covey 14

Stimulus-Response © 2004 Franklin. Covey 15

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Proactive People § Stop and Pause—Understand why you feel the way you do. §

Expanding Your Influence © 2004 Franklin. Covey 19

Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind ® © 2004 Franklin. Covey 20

Habit 2: See-Do-Get I visualize results. See Do I live according to my Get

Key Questions § Why is it important to have a plan? § How do

Quote “What lies behind us is nothing compared to what lies within us and

Discover Yourself! § What are three dreams? § What kind of career would I like to have? § What kind of skills do I need to achieve my dreams and § § § have the career I desire? What kind of education or educational experiences do I need to have to achieve my dreams and have the career I desire? What are my greatest interests? What do I hope to achieve in five years? What are all of the intangible things I value? (for example, strong relationships, success, good health, honesty, etc. )? What are the five intangible things I value most? © 2004 Franklin. Covey 24

Mission Statements § Represent the best within you. § Are the fulfillment of your unique gifts and capacity to contribute. § Deal with values and vision. § Are written to inspire you, not to impress anyone else. § Describe who you want to be. © 2004 Franklin. Covey 25

Habit 3 Put First Things First ® ® © 2004 Franklin. Covey 26

Habit 3: See-Do-Get I focus on what’s See important. Do I achieve my goals.

Key Questions § Which activities support what matters most to me? § How do

Life Management Quadrants • Study for tomorrow’s exam. • Go on a date with a friend. • Pay overdue cell-phone bill. • Work on an essay due in 30 days. • Work on project due today. • Call home. • Visit a roommate or family member who has been in in an accident. • Engage in idle conversations. • Respond to all instant messages. • Respond to all phone calls. • Spend time on trivial questions. © 2004 Franklin. Covey • Visit with academic advisor. • Engage in too much TV, Web surfing or video games. • Engage in timewasters. • Become absorbed in escape activities. • Procrastinate. 29

The Bermuda Triangle of Time © 2004 Franklin. Covey 30

Saying Yes and No Yes No © 2004 Franklin. Covey 31

Goal Definition goal n 1: the object to which effort or ambition is directed;

Keys to Achieving Your Goals 1. Create goals based on your values. 2. Write down your goals. 3. Give your goals deadlines. 4. Break down your goals into manageable tasks. 5. Schedule your tasks in your planner. 6. Commit daily to achieving these tasks. © 2004 Franklin. Covey 33

Sample Goal Planning © 2004 Franklin. Covey 34

Planning Your Tasks © 2004 Franklin. Covey 35

Public Victory ® Public Victory © 2004 Franklin. Covey 36

Reteach § Person 1 Review one key point from Foundational Principles § Person 2

Habit 4 Think Win-Win ® © 2004 Franklin. Covey ® 38

Habit 4: See-Do-Get I get better results by cooperating See rather than competing. Do

Key Questions § How do I balance my needs against someone else’s needs? §

Four Paradigms § Win-Lose § Lose-Win § Lose-Lose § Win-Win © 2004 Franklin. Covey

Habit 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood ® © 2004 Franklin.

Habit 5: See-Do-Get If I listen to understand, I’ll See be understood. Do I

Key Questions § What barriers affect communication? § How does Empathic Listening strengthen communication?

Common Barriers to Listening It is hard to listen if: § You’re worried about problems. § You listen faster than people speak. § You’re tired or bored. § You’re thinking about what you’re going to say back to the other person. § You’re distracted. © 2004 Franklin. Covey 45

How You Communicate Words you use How you say words/ sounds you make ©

Levels of Listening § Ignoring § Pretend listening § Selective listening § Attentive listening

Steps to Empathic Listening 1. Listen with you eyes, heart, and ears. 2. Stand

Habit 6 Synergize © 2004 Franklin. Covey ® 49

Habit 6: See-Do-Get I value differences in others. See I achieve better results. ©

Key Questions § What does synergy mean? § What are the advantages of valuing

Synergy Practice Rules § Write down all of the 10 body parts that have

Synergy is when two or more people: § Produce more together than the sum of what they could produce separately. § Use their differences to produce something that neither one could have produced alone. © 2004 Franklin. Covey 53

People Who Value Differences § § § § § Act as role models. Act with courage and consideration. Do not prejudge others. Discuss conflicts privately with the person or persons involved. Are direct and honest. Desire success for others. Have a strong self-image. Enjoy the rewards of hard work. Make sure their words and actions show respect for all team members. Listen to understand. © 2004 Franklin. Covey 55

Getting to Synergy Action Plan ® Define the Problem or Opportunity Their Way (Seek first to understand the ideas of others. ) My Way (Seek to be understood by sharing your ideas. ) Brainstorm (Create new options and ideas. ) High Way (Find the best solution. ) © 2004 Franklin. Covey 56

Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw ® ® © 2004 Franklin. Covey 57

Habit 7: See-Do-Get I continually improve as I take time See for myself. Do

Key Questions § How do I Sharpen the Saw? § How well do I

Four Dimensions Body Mind Heart Soul © 2004 Franklin. Covey 60

Invest in Yourself! “The single most powerful investment we can ever make in life is investment in ourselves, in the only instrument we have with which to deal with life and to contribute. ” —Stephen R. Covey © 2004 Franklin. Covey 61