Communications + Employee Engagement
Habit 4 of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Win-Win Situations makes sense – in theory – but I have yet to see it used consistently in practice. I’ve seen companies come close but most miss the mark entirely because of Trust issues. Or because someone does not recognize that opportunities for constructive criticism are just that: opportunities. Creating a Win-Win is very delicately hinged on creating an environment of Trust and Respect.
This chapter of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Amazon Affiliate Link) focuses on the practical day-to-day actions required to honor the principle-centered focus represented by Habit 2. After taking time to develop a personal mission statement, an over-arching focus for one’s life, Habit 3 offers practical advice to develop daily and weekly habits to improve time management and reinforce Habit 1, Be Proactive. Continue reading “Habit 3 – First Things First or Self-Managing”
Today we are discussing the Second Habit in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. “Begin with the End in Mind.” (I read Chapter 1 in the Spring, which discusses being proactive). The first part of the chapter asks the reader to envision his or her own funeral. If this is a difficult task for some – either because it is painful or you just lack the ability to properly visualize – continue reading…
