THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

44th ABMTS OF

AIM-IRS AUGUST 6-9, 2013

Las Vegas, NV

Darwin K Eldridge, Presenter

Objectives

By the close of this learning experience, you should be able to: Identify where change begins, Identify the stages habits move

through, and Recite and explain the 7 habits of

highly effective people

Where Change Begins

Inside-Out: Change Starts from Within

Changing Inside Behavior is not effective

Requires a Paradigm shift from Personality Ethic to Character Ethic

Where Change Begins

Personality Ethic Personality traits Skills Techniques Positive Attitude

These are secondary traits.

Where Change Begins

Character Ethic—collection of habits Integrity Courage Justice Patience

These are Primary Traits.

Stages of our Habits

Dependence—birth paradigm

Independence—our personal care paradigm

Interdependence—cooperation paradigm to achieve a goal.

Private Victory

Self Mastery It is achieving the private victories to

move from dependence to independence.

Is Rooted in your personal mission

Habit 1—Be Proactive

Assessing the situation and developing a positive response for it.

Act or Be Acted upon

Your Sphere of Concern vs. Your Sphere of Influence

Habit 2—Begin with the End in Mind

Begin today with the paradigm of the end of your life as your frame

Behaviors of today and the future are determined by what the end will be

There are two creations to everything—mental and physical

Habit 3—Put First Things First

Determine the Urgency and Importance of things

Learn when and how to say, “NO”

Gofer vs. Stewardship Delegation

Public Victory

Follows the Private Victory

Fosters Effective Interdependence by Independent people

Embodies the Principles of Interpersonal Leadership

Habit 4—Think Win/Win

Win/Win Win/Lose Lose/Win Lose/Lose Win Win/Win or No Deal

Habit 5—Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Diagnose Before You Prescribe

Understanding and Perception

Then Seek to be Understood

One on One

Habit 6—Synergize

The sum of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Fishing for the Third Alternative

Negative Synergy

Valuing the Differences

Habit 7—Renewal—Sharpen the Saw

Four Dimensions:

Physical

Spiritual

Mental

Social/Emotional

CONCLUSION

Now that we have completed this learning experience, you should be able to: Identify where change begins,

Identify the stages habits move through, and

Recite and explain the 7 habits of highly effective people.