Tag Archives: Stephen R. Covey

Synergize – Creative Cooperation

“The essence of synergy is to value differences – to respect them, to build on strengths, to compensate for weaknesses.” – Stephen R. Covey Getting along with others can be difficult to say the least. Unless the chords that unite … Continue reading

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Seek First to Understand – Empathic Listening

Below are 10 suggestions to becoming an empathic listener. Please share your thoughts on the validity of these statements and/or tell us why cultivating the habit of seeking first to understand requires so much effort to master. 1. Practice saying … Continue reading

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Habit 2 – Begin With The End In Mind

(My review of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey) “To begin with the end in mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and … Continue reading

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