The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Stephen R. Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Stephen R. Covey | A book for ALL seasons...

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	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey Free Press, 2004 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 808 reviews view larger image
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic. If you have never read this book, do so now. For your convenience it's available in print and audio. Just pop a cassette into the car's player and you can be rewarded with some of the best advice ever presented. Turn your commute into a classroom.

This book was first published in 1990, but remains a favorite with business leaders. The author tapped into a basic principle; namely that success is a result of both personal and professional effectiveness. These pages systematically show how to achieve this level of productiveness in both areas through what he calls a "paradigm shift". That merely refers to changing your perception of how the world works. The author challenges the reader to make this shift by highlighting key areas, like time management and positive thinking. Once this change has taken place, the person is then ready to climb the corporate ladder with confidence.

Building on the premise that change comes from within, this book has the potential to solidly impact the reader's life and workplace. But, it's not a quick fix. These concepts will take time to understand and master. It's recommended that this book be read slowly, allowing the principles to be fully understood before moving to the next one. In fact, to fully apply these concepts may take years. Yet, that's not a negative aspect of the author's work. Stephen Covey realizes that success is not an overnight happening; it comes in stages and by degrees. Yes, it can be painstakingly slow, but when it comes, it's here to stay.

The title mentions "habits" and that's important. A habit is something that develops over time. Successful businesspeople comprehend the necessity of thinking the right thoughts to bring about the right kinds of decisions. Covey demonstrates this through anecdotes as well as concise writing. The entire idea of being stuck in a negative mode of perception will be a startling revelation to readers, but more importantly is the author's advice on moving beyond that obstacle. There is a good amount of psychology presented in these pages, all of which is incredibly useful in bringing about effective changes.

These seven habits are fully explained, and yes, you may need to slow down to capture their full meaning. The first three habits deal with personal responsibility, leadership and self-management. Granted, these are huge areas to deal with, but once again, if the author's words are taken in small segments, they can bring about amazing results. To the author's credit, he's able to take these larger issues and present them within the framework of everyday occurrences. This sets the ideas more firmly in the reader's mind by associating them with real life scenarios.

This holistic approach makes a lot of sense, but you will need time to fully master it. As the author explains, success and effective leadership is not something that will come to you without an investment of time. The formula for enduring success is right here in these pages; study it, apply it and watch the incredible results.

Raymond Le Blanc. psychologist & economist
Author: Achieving Objectives Made Easy! Practical goal setting tools & proven time management techniques

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A book for ALL seasons...

There's a good reason why this book remains a bestseller - it makes sense and has something for everyone, including the most seasoned professionals. A most critical point is Covey's notion of the relationship between being a great leader and inspiring others to find their voices. He says that to inspire trust, it is important to clarify your purpose or what you are trying to accomplish. If one thinks about what Covey is saying - readers will also realize (hopefully) the value of visibility both inside and outside the corporate environment. If we want people to value our skills, listen to what we have to say, and pay us what we deserve, we must first show that we value ourselves - by making sure our accomplishments are visible to carefully targeted audiences. If we want to be effective leaders - and if we want people to hire us, buy from us, or invest in our companies, they have to know who we are, what we have accomplished and why they should do business with us! (Marion E. Gold is author of Personal Publicity Planner: A Guide to Marketing YOU and Top Cops: Profiles of Women in Command)

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Seven Habits

The 7 Habits book is an eye opener. If you really want to improve yourself, your ability to lead, this is the book.

Must Buy

I had to read this book in college for a class and do a report and I honestly loved this book. Yes yes, it can be classified as a "Self-Help" but... it really opens your eyes. I feel one would get more from it if they read it while still in school or even in stressful situations. If you're 100% happy with your life and don't see anything wrong with it then no need to buy this book, but for everyone else, pick it up, it's pretty cheap if you get it used. Worth every bit.

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Audio Book

Having read the book, I was left with a sense that the abridged audio book lacked more detail. However, the concepts are still magnificent.

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