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HABITS OF EFFECTIVE PEOPLE*
Fred B. Newton, Ph.D.,
PERSONAL LEVEL
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Be proactive not reactive
“Response-ability = taking charge of one's destiny”
Begin with the end in mind
“All things are created twice, first from the blueprint (the idea of a result in one's mind or drafted on paper), then through the actual making of the creation”
Put first things first
“Organize and execute your activity around priorities...What .Is most important?"
INTERPERSONAL LEVEL
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Establish a positive bank account with others
“Do unto others as you would have then do unto you ... keep commitments, show respect, act with integrity.”
Understand the other's view first then make yourself understood
“Improve communication through listening and by clear articulation of ideas, feelings, and intentions.”
Team work cooperative behavior, is the key to success
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts  ... the key is fitting different skills, knowledges and contributions into group benefit.'
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Renewal is essential to maintenance of effectiveness
“If you don't sharpen the saw efforts will begin to diminish.”
From the book, Seven Habits of Effective People London: Demon & Schuster (Fireside Edition), 1 990.
by Stephen R. Covey,