EPISODE · Jul 1, 2021 · 1H 38M
#25 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey, 1989)
from Will & Luke Discuss · host Will & Luke Discuss
From this seminal book in the self-help field, we start by discussing the maturity level of independence, and its three corresponding habits: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; and Put First Things First. We then move on to the three habits of interdependence: Think Win-Win; First Seek first to Understand, Then to Be Understood; and Synergise. We also explore ideas around: paradigm shifts; our circle of concern vs. circle of influence vs. circle of control; emotional security bank accounts; honesty; and integrity -- so much covered. We really liked this one! Hope you enjoy. Will & Luke 00:00 Introductions 06:15 What Covey defines as a habit 07:30 Principles vs Values 10:40 Production vs Production Capability (The maturity continuum) 14:30 Principle centre (example of a paradigm shift) 23:30 Habit 1 - Being Proactive (a private victory) (Circle of influence and concern) (Direct, indirect or no control) 37:00 Habit 3 - Putting first things first (Time quadrants) (Daily adapting/flexibility and subordinating to higher values) 49:40 Emotional internal security account deposits. Personal leadership (Habit 2) 55:55 Public Victories (Habits 4 Think Win/Win, 5 Seek first to understand before being understood, 6 Synergise) (Putting you map to one side) 1:04:30 Keeping to commitments. Honesty and Integrity 1:08:00 Emotional bank accounts and being present in each others company 1:12:45 Habit 4 Think Win/Win (No deal is an option) 1:23:05 Habits 6 - Synergise - Creative Cooperation 1:26:30 Habit 7 - Sharpen The Saw (Tone, Connection, Spirituality + Autonomy) 1:33:20 Final reflections Find the book: https://www.franklincovey.co.uk/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/ This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/I3MSlgI5-2Y Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365 Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.
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From this seminal book in the self-help field, we start by discussing the maturity level of independence, and its three corresponding habits: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; and Put First Things First. We then move on to the three habits of interdependence: Think Win-Win; First Seek first to Understand, Then to Be Understood; and Synergise. We also explore ideas around: paradigm shifts; our circle of concern vs. circle of influence vs. circle of control; emotional security bank accounts; honesty; and integrity -- so much covered. We really liked this one! Hope you enjoy. Will & Luke 00:00 Introductions 06:15 What Covey defines as a habit 07:30 Principles vs Values 10:40 Production vs Production Capability (The maturity continuum) 14:30 Principle centre (example of a paradigm shift) 23:30 Habit 1 - Being Proactive (a private victory) (Circle of influence and concern) (Direct, indirect or no control) 37:00 Habit 3 - Putting first things first (Time quadrants) (Daily adapting/flexibility and subordinating to higher values) 49:40 Emotional internal security account deposits. Personal leadership (Habit 2) 55:55 Public Victories (Habits 4 Think Win/Win, 5 Seek first to understand before being understood, 6 Synergise) (Putting you map to one side) 1:04:30 Keeping to commitments. Honesty and Integrity 1:08:00 Emotional bank accounts and being present in each others company 1:12:45 Habit 4 Think Win/Win (No deal is an option) 1:23:05 Habits 6 - Synergise - Creative Cooperation 1:26:30 Habit 7 - Sharpen The Saw (Tone, Connection, Spirituality + Autonomy) 1:33:20 Final reflections Find the book: https://www.franklincovey.co.uk/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/ This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/I3MSlgI5-2Y Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365 Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.
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