As in any aspect in life, it is beneficial to have a goal in mind before undertaking it. From the simplest task of setting your feet on the ground in the morning to the monumental task of mapping out a strategy for corporate excellence, goals and effective methods are needed. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey set the foundation for successful approaches to achieving personal change and applying these changes to all aspects of life. It is a basic human drive to improve our existence and Covey capitalizes on this fact with 7 simplistic, yet applicable points to personal upward movement.
It is every mother’s chore, coaches job, bosses dilemma and leaders quandary to master a way to motivate the people under them and themselves. How does one get the motivation to strive to be the best person he or she can be?
This Sociology Research Paper on Steven Covey’s book does not give the quickest way or the easiest solution to being your best. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is based on reality and hard, interpersonal work. The principles outlined are designed to build confidence in doing the right thing, living with integrity, honesty and human dignity.
Before studying the specific habits that Covey lists, he introduces the word habit. It is noteworthy to reflect on the word “habit” and keep in mind that is an unconscious verb. Covey defines habits in “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” as “the intersection of knowledge, skill and desire” . He makes the point that one must be mature and recognize the interdependence that every person must have with the skills it takes to become truly effective. Leading from “habits”, Covey then explains effectiveness as “production and production capabilities” . Meaning what a person is capable of generating as an asset, be it personal, related to business, or relationships. Covey’s mission is to empower people and organizations to significantly increase their performance capability in order to achieve worthwhile purpose through understanding and living principle-centered leadership.