The Seven Habits for Highly Effective People

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The number one first habit is be proactive. And he talks about the importance of stimulus and response. We have this amazing ability as human beings to choose how we respond through our own self awareness, through our imagination, through our conscious, and our independent will. The last four, five, and six are public victory and then seven is sharpening the saw.

It's the new year and an important time to consider ourselves first, so that we can better lead others. This week, I begin a series on personal leadership that will take us through the month of January. To reach me with questions, comments, or feedback: CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Here are a few resources that I mentioned in this episode: The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner Five Practices - Model the Way is the first one Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman HBR Managing Yourself The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey First three habits: private victory Habit #1: Be proactive Between stimulus and response, we have choices we can make Story of Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie January 2012 schedule for this show Core Values - January 9th What are my strengths and blind spots - January 16th Creating Your Personal Vision - January 23rd Your 2012 Action Plan - January 30th What do you want to hear? Leave feedback (see below). Listener Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Episode #18 show notes First Break all the Rules Engagement series for this show coming in February! Stay connected with this show on iTunes or on Facebook I'd love your feedback on this show as well as any questions or topics you'd like me to address in future shows: CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback See you in a week for the next episode!