7_habits

Dr. Scott W. KunkelUniversity of San Diego

Stephen Covey’sThe 7 Habits of

Highly Effective PeoplePowerful Lessons in Personal Change

Presentation by:

Dr. Scott KunkelAssociate Professor

University of San Diego


Personality and Character Ethics• Personality Ethic (post WWI)

– Personality, public image, attitudes & behaviors, skills and techniques, quick fixes

• Character Ethic (pre WWI)– Integrity, humility, fidelity, temperance,

courage, justice, patience, industry, simplicity, modesty, the Golden Rule

– Not just “What do I want?” but “Why do I want it?”


The Power of a Paradigm Shift

• What is a paradigm?• What is a paradigm shift?• My paradigm shift -- caring vs. enabling• Near-death experiences frequently cause

people to experience a paradigm shift.• Not all paradigm shifts are instantaneous --

some happen gradually over time.


Will the left side of the room please stand and face the back of

the roomI will show the right side of the room a picture for ten seconds and ask you

to remember what you saw


Will the right side of the room please stand and face the back of

the roomI will show the left side of the room a picture for ten seconds and ask you

to remember what you saw


Will both sides of the room please sit back down

I will show you a picture for ten seconds and ask you to describe what

you saw


What did you see?


The Seven Habits Knowledge(what to, why to)

Desire(want to)

Skills(how to)

Habits


Private VictoriesThe First Three Habits


Habit # 1

Be Proactive


Freedomto

ChooseStimulus Response

Independent Will

ConscienceImagination

Self-Awarness


Circle of Concern

Circle of Influence


Habit # 2

Begin with the End in Mind


Alternative “Centers”

• Spouse centered• Family centered• Money centered• Possession centered

• Pleasure centered• Friend/Enemy centered• Church centered• Self centered

• Principle Centered

Write a Personal Mission Statement


Habit # 3

Put First Things First


Time Management MatrixN

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Urgent Not UrgentI II

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Activities:CrisesPressing ProblemsDeadline Driven Projects

Activities:Interruptions, some callsSome mail, some reportsSome meetingsProximate, pressing mattersPopular activities

Activities:Prevention, PC activitiesRelationship buildingRecognizing new opportunitiesPlanning, recreation

Activities:Trivia, busy workSome mailSome phone callsTime wastersPleasant activities


Public VictoriesThe Second Three Habits


Habit # 4

Think Win/Win


Six Paradigms of Human Interaction

• Win• Win/lose• Lose/Win• Lose/Lose• Win/Win• Win/Win or No Deal


Habit # 5

Seek First to Understand,Then to be Understood


Habit # 6

Synergize


RenewalThe Seventh Habit


Habit # 7

Sharpen the Saw


PhysicalExercise, NutritionStress Management

Social/EmotionalService, Empathy

Synergy, Intrinsic Security

MentalReading, Visualizing

Planning, Writing

SpiritualValue Clarification

& Commitment, Study & Meditation


Stephen Covey’sThe 7 Habits of

Highly Effective PeoplePowerful Lessons in Personal Change

Presentation by:

Dr. Scott KunkelAssociate Professor

University of San Diego

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