文档介绍：ISSUE 351
Executive Book Summaries
The 8th Habit
From Eff ectiveness To Greatness
by Stephen Covey
The Author
STEPHEN COVEY is cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a global professional services
firm. Acknowledged by Time Magazine as one of the 25 most influential Americans, Dr. Covey is
the author of seven books including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, First Things First and
Principle-Centered Leadership. Dr. Covey holds an undergraduate degree from the University of
Utah, an MBA from Harvard and a Doctorate from Brigham Young University. He is the recipient of
a large number of awards and recently founded the Covey Leadership Center.
Main Idea
The 8th habit of highly effective people is: “Find your voice and inspire others to do likewise”. This latest habit is not an add-on to the
original seven habits, but represents another dimension of effectiveness which will enhance the performance of each of the other
seven habits.
The 7 Habits of Highly Eff ective People
1. Be proactive Dependence
2. Begin with the end in mind
3. Put first things first
4. Think win/win Independence
5. Seek first to understand... Then to be understood
6. Synergise
7. Sharpen the saw Interdependence
The 8th Habit – Find your voice...and inspire others to do likewise
Find your voice 1. Discover your own voice
2. Express your voice