Transcript The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit #1
Be Proactive
Based on the work of Stephen Covey
What happens to a bottle of soda
when you shake it up?
It EXPLODES!
When you are
PROACTIVE,
you make a choice about
how you react to the
things that happen in
your life. You act like a
water bottle. You might
get shaken up or mad,
but you stay calm and
don’t explode!
Proactive vs. Reactive
When you are PROACTIVE, you make good
choices about how you respond to something
happening. You are always ready with a calm
attitude. You do things to make sure that the
right things will happen. You are prepared for
anything that might happen. When things don’t
go your way, you aren’t happy, BUT you stay
calm.
When you are REACTIVE, you could explode at
any minute. Things happen and they “catch you
off guard”. You aren’t ready for things that might
happen. You deal with things when they happen
instead of being prepared.
Where do you fall?
Very
Very
Reactive
Proactive
How could you be
more proactive?
Circle of Influence
Things you
can’t control
circle of
circle
of
influence
concern
Things you
can control or
change
Focus on things you can
change or influence
Be Proactive
• Change how you handle things. Make
a choice to be positive and focus on
those things that YOU can change.
• Make a positive difference in your
family, your class, your school and the
world!
Habit #2
Begin with the
End in Mind
Based on the work Stephen Covey
I plan ahead and set goals. I do
things that have meaning and
make a difference. I am an
important part of my classroom. I
look for ways to be a good citizen.
How good are you at
beginning with the end in
mind?
I always
keep the
end in
mind.
I only
think
about
today.
Why did you rate
yourself this way?
Finish these sentences:
~If I my future had no limits, I
would choose to be…..
~I want to be a person who…
Habit #3
Put First
Things
First
Based on the work of Stephen Covey
I spend my time on things
that are most important. This
means I say no to things I
should not do. I set priorities,
make a schedule, and follow
my plan.
I am organized.
Big Things and Little Things:
Putting first things first means planning your time around the most
important, BIG things in your life. Then, you can get to the little
things that take your time.
Big, Important
Things That
Take Your Time
Small Things, Less
Important Things
That Take Your Time
Time Wasters:
Some things you do that wastes a lot of your
time. Sometimes these things are fun and
relaxing. If you do them too much though,
they may get in the way of the important
things.
Where do you fall?
I always
put first
things
first!
I never to
set goals or
put first
things first.
How could you be
better at putting
first things first?
Habit #4
Think Win-Win
Based on the work of Stephen Covey
I want everyone to be a
success. I don’t have to put
others down to get what I
want. It makes me happy to
see other people happy. I like
to do nice things for others.
When a conflict arrives, I help
brainstorm a solution.
We all can win!
Think Win-Win Road Blocks
•I’ll step on you to get ahead.
•I am a loser. I can’t do anything.
•At least I am better than her/him.
•I’ll let someone else win again.
Human
Doormat:
Do you always let other people
win? Do you not raise your hand
to answer a question because you
know somebody will answer? Do
you let people jump in front of
you? Do you let people treat you
poorly? (If so, you are not
practicing Think Win-Win.)
Where do you fall?
Very Good!
I want
everyone to
do well.
Very Bad! I
don’t like to
see other
people win.
How could you be
better at Think
Win-Win?
Habit #5
Seek First to
Understand, Then to Be
Understood
Based on the work Stephen Covey.
Listening Road Blocks
Spacing Out:
Pretend Listening:
Your mind wanders when others
talk.
You don’t really pay attention to
the other person, but you
pretend to. You say “yeah,”,
“uh-huh,” and “cool.”
Selective
Listening:
Selfish Listening:
You listen only to the parts that
interest you.
You always bring the
conversation back to you and
your life. You say things like “I
had that happen too” and “I
know how you feel.”
Listen With Your Eyes:
Sometimes you have to listen
with your eyes as much as
you listen with your ears.
People say a lot with their
body language and facial
expressions.
Mirror, Mirror
To be a good listener, mirror back
what someone says. Repeat back in
your own words what the person is
saying. Use statements like “You
seem to be feeling…” and “So what
you are saying is…”
Are you a good listener?
Very
Good
Listener
Not Such
a Great
Listener
How could you be
a better listener?
Habit #6
Synergize
Based on the work of Stephen Covey.
I value other people’s strengths and
learn from them. I get along well
with others, even people who are
different from me. I work well in
groups. I seek out other people’s
ideas to solve problems. I know
that “two heads are better than
one”. I am a better person when I
let other people into my life and
work.
Journal
Entry or
Discussion
Starter:
They say that,
“Two heads are
better than one.”
Do you agree or
disagree? Why?
Synergy Action Plan
Define the Problem
Make sure you understand the
problem or task.
Their Way
Try to understand everyone’s
ideas. Listen carefully.
My Way
Seek to be understood. Share
your ideas.
Brainstorm
Be creative. Everyone create
new ideas.
High Way
Find best solution.
Where do you fall?
I work
well with
others.
I’d rather
work by
myself.
How could you be
better at working
with others?
Habit #7
Sharpen the
Saw
Based on the work of
Stephen Covey
I take care of my body by eating right,
exercising, and getting sleep. I spend
time with family and friends. I learn in
lots of ways and lots of places.
Body:
Brain:
Exercise, Be Healthy, Sleep, Relax
Learn, Read, Write
Soul:
Heart:
Journal, Think, Pray
Serve, Laugh, Be a Friend
Your Saw is Your Life
What makes your saw
sharp?
What makes your saw
dull?
How good are you at
sharpening the saw?
My saw
is very
sharp!
My saw is
very dull!
What steps could
you take to
sharpen your
saw?
Credits:
This slide show was created by
Rebecca Radicchi
using the following resources.
1. The Seven Habits for Highly Effective
People by Stephen Covey
2. The Seven Habits for Highly Effective
Kids by Sean Covey
3. The Seven Habits for Highly Effective
Teens by Sean Covey