Habit 6: Synergize is all about working with others to create solutions that value other people as well as yourself. Dr. Stephen R. Covey explains how the synergistic position of high trust produces solutions better than any originally proposed. Instead of a transaction, it’s a transformation; both parties get what they want and build their relationship in the process.
“There is almost always a third alternative, and if you work with a win/win philosophy and really seek to understand, you can usually find a solution that will be better for everyone concerned.”
In this in-depth exploration of Habit 6, listeners will hear Dr. Covey teach how to value differences and thereby increase awareness, growth, and change. The result is that the whole enterprise moves upward, often in ways that no one could have anticipated.
“Synergy works; it’s a correct principle. It is the crowning achievement of all the previous habits. It is effectiveness in an interdependent reality—it is teamwork, team building, the development of unity and creativity with other human beings.”
This is not pop psychology or simply a trendy catch phrase. Rather Dr. Covey helps the listener examine the character attributes that lead to behaviors. By living with honesty, integrity, kindness, and other time-tested principles, listeners find the real keys to changing unwanted behaviors.
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"Found it to be highly beneficial, particularly the emphasis on discovering ourselves first, before we can be effective with others. However, some of the graphs and diagrams a bit much, unnecessary, as if trying to make it all a bit more difficult than needed. "
— Shirley (4 out of 5 stars)
“The 7 Habits have the gift of being simple without being simplistic.”
— M. Scott Peck, New York Times bestselling author“Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realizes that true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review“When Stephen Covey talks, executives listen.”
— Dun’s Business Month" Very helpful and insightful personal workbook to accompany the 7 Habits text. "
— Diego, 1/15/2010" PROBABLY THE BOOK THAT HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST OUTSIDE OF THE BIBLE. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED - LIFE-CHANGING. "
— Brent, 12/20/2008" This book teaches how to organize your life so you can accomplish what really matters to you. I've learned how to prioritize better and what to center my choices around. "
— Laura, 12/11/2008" Quality, and super useful for getting life back on track. "
— Skander, 11/3/2008" An excellent book for helping you focus on what is important as a business person and as a human being. Well written with tangible guidance on how to improve your person. "
— Reed, 8/14/2008Dr. Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was a world-renowned authority on leadership and family relations. He held a bachelor of science from the University of Utah, an MBA from Harvard, and a PhD from Brigham Young University. Dr. Covey served as Vice Chairman of FranklinCovey Co., and was an in-demand speaker, teacher, and organizational consultant.