Book Recommendation
By Stephen R. Covey
I read this book in 1989, and it was a fantastic launch pad for my transition into a professional career. During my 30 years of working with leaders, I have referenced Covey’s seven habits many times over. While individuals may commonly be focused on their achievement of outward success, they are not necessarily doing the deep, introspective look at who they are, what they want in life, and what they want to stand for.
Covey notes that a life of integrity is the most fundamental source of personal worth. Who you are is fundamentally significant. Peace of mind will come when your life and your work is in harmony with true principles and values…and in no other way.
Habits are consistent, often unconscious patterns. Covey defines a habit as the intersection of knowledge, skill and desire. Knowledge is the ‘what to do,’ skill is the ‘how to do it,’ and desire is the ‘want to do it.’ Habits produce our effectiveness.
If you’d like to take an opportunity to step back and give thought to who you are, to the principles and values that define you, as well as the legacy you’d like to leave behind…..you may find this a helpful book to guide you through a reflective process.
Principal and Co-Founder, Living As A Leader®
Aleta Norris is an expert leadership coach and trainer with 30 years of experience developing leaders. She is also a highly sought-after speaker for annual meetings, keynote engagements, panel discussions and networking groups.
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