The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (584 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455893064 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 3 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today's new reality requires a sea change in thinking: a new mind-set, a new skill-set, a new tool-set--in short, a whole new habit. 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". 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. Profound, compelling and stunningly timely, this groundbreaking new book of next-level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age. Covey's classic book. Being effective as individuals and organizations is not longer merely an option--survival in today's world requires it. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. The world, though, is a vastly changing place. So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated and undervalued--with little or not sense of voice or unique contribution. In the more than fifteen years since its publication,
kevnye said Recommended if you liked the 7 habits. I'm a fan of the 7 habits. I listened to the audiobook while commuting. I listen to it once every couple years. Like the original 7 habits book, I find this book helpful. Based on the "from effectiveness to greatness" subtitle, I was worried that this material was intended only for those who were already extremely successful; I did NOT find that to be the case. What I mean is: if you found the original 7 habits helpful, I expect that you'll find this new material helpful, even if you do not yet consider yourself "highly effective."If you already know the original 7 habits material very well, you might . JerryPrimeTime said You Get Out What You Put Into It!. Much like Harold Stolovitch and Erica Keeps in their great little book, TELLING AIN'T TRAINING, Steven Covey has adopted a unique format for his message. The quotes, the reference to the movies on the enclosed DVD, the mapping to other thought leaders, all point you to make reading this book a very personal experience. It IS about you!It is a big message Covey shares with us and one that takes some noodling through. The fact that it requires thinking, reflection, and ultimately action may make this a book that everyone has but not everyone is ready for. Timing is everything. You may not need/accept thi. "No DVD or CD. Otherwise, this book deserves 5 stars in my opinion" according to Samuel Christopher. The book is a great book. Some summarization of 7habits of highly effective people and further improvement. This book refers to some videos to be watched in between to complete the experience. But no CD or DVD is provided with this book. I could not find any downloadable information either at Amazon.com or at audible.com.
This book isn't easy going; less business jargon and more practical examples would have made this livelier and more helpful. This includes establishing trust, searching for third alternatives (not a compromise between your way and my way, but a third, better way) and developing a shared vision. . But if organizations operated with Covey's ideas—and ideals—most people would undoubtedly find work much more satisfying. From Publishers Weekly The original seven habits of highly successful people are still relevant, but Covey, author of the mega-bestseller of that title, says that the new Information/Knowledge Worker Age, exemplified by the Internet, calls for an eighth habit to achieve personal and organizational excellence: "Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs." Covey sees leadership "as a choice to deal with people in a way that will communicate to them their worth and potential so clearly they will come to see it in themselves." His ho