The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness

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Simon and Schuster, 8 ian. 2013 - 432 pagini
From Stephen R. Covey comes a profound, compelling, and groundbreaking book of next-level thinking that gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the “Knowledge Worker Age.”

In the more than twenty-five years since its publication, the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon with more than twenty-five million copies sold. Tens of millions of people in business, government, schools, and families, and, most importantly, as individuals, have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey’s classic book. The world, however, is a vastly changed place. Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option—survival in today’s world requires it. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the “New Knowledge Worker Age,” we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it’s for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.

Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today’s new reality requires a change in thinking: a new mindset, a new skill-set, a new tool-set—in short, a whole new habit. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit. So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and undervalued—with little or no sense of voice or unique contribution. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul’s yearning for greatness, the organization’s imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity’s search for its “voice.”

Covey’s new book will transform the way we think about ourselves, our purpose in life, our organizations, and about humankind. Just as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness.

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The Pain
1
The Problem
12
The Solution
25
FIND YOUR VOICE
34
INSPIRE OTHERS TO FIND THEIR VOICE
86
FOCUSMODELING AND PATHFINDING
125
The Voice of Trustworthiness
146
The Voice and Speed of Trust
161
Twenty Most Commonly Asked Questions
318
APPENDICES
329
A Practical Guide to Action
331
Literature Review of Leadership Theories
352
Representative Statements on Leadership and Management
360
The High Cost of Low Trust
365
Implementing the 4 Disciplines of Execution
369
xQ Results
370

Blending VoicesSearching for
186
OneVoicePathfinding Shared Vision
215
EXECUTIONALIGNING AND EMPOWERING
231
Chapter13 The Empowering Voice
249
Contents THE AGE OF WISDOM
269
The 8th Habit and the SweetSpot
270
Using Our Voices Wisely to Serve Others
292
Max MaxRevisited
374
The FranklinCovey Approach
379
Notes
383
Index
389
About FranklinCovey
407
About the Author
409
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Recognized as one of Time magazine’s twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author. His books have sold more than twenty-five million copies in thirty-eight languages, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a leading global training firm.

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