The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleHabit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

The Book and Author

• Written by Stephen R. Covey.

• Graduated from Harvard University with an MBA.

• Chairman of the Covey Leadership Center and the Institute for Principle-Centered Leadership

• Meant to help people solve professional and personal dilemmas through principled living.

Overview

Thought Exercise

What End Do We Have in Mind

• Beginning with the end in mind means having a sure direction in whatever we do.

• What do you want people to say at your funeral? • Who remembers you for what?

• Applies to all segments of our lives. • Works just as well for organizations.

All Things Are Created Twice

• We create things in our mind first.

• We must build an idea of the finished product before we even start on the project.

• Most problems are found during this stage.

• “Measure twice, cut once.”

• Then, we must build.

• Sometimes, the blueprints are not made by us, but they still help.

• Our circle of influence greatly expands when we do this.

• Habit 1: Be the creator Habit 2: Start creating

• Again, applies to all areas of life.

• Note: This does NOT mean that the finished product will look the same as the blueprint.

Two Generals: Two Paradigms

Management Vs Leadership

• Management: Management in business and organizations is the function that coordinates the efforts of people to accomplish goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively.

• Small picture Small victories

• Can do a lot of things very quickly and very well

• Might not go anywhere

• Leadership: Leadership has been described as "a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task".

• Big picture Big Victory

• Coordinates an entire body to do something

• Always going somewhere

• This is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness.

Find Your Center

• What your life revolves around.

• Your personal effectiveness draws directly from this.

• Security, Guidance, Wisdom, and Power will ultimately emanate from this.

• How is this dangerous?

Center on Principles

Rescript Yourself

• First step of personal leadership is having the power to rescript your life.

• Leads back into the first habit

• Requires our self-awareness, imagination, and conscience

• If you have the power, use it.

Steps Towards Personal Leadership

• Draft a mission statement.• Focus on the principles you’re looking for, the more direct, the

better.

• You must be able to visualize it. What do you want to be?

• Affirm it. Speak truthfully to yourself on the matter.• Be personal, positive, present, visual, and emotional.

• Use every part of your mind, creativity and rationality in tandem.

• Apply it.• Find your personal goals.

• Think of how you can achieve them in each role you assume.

• Share it.• The power of leadership does not end with the self. Make

everyone a part of it.

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