Description
In “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness” Stephen R. Covey develops his initial concept that he talked about in his “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and elaborates on a new concept of the “8th habit.” Here, a person should strive from a state of being effective in life towards real greatness; this person would find a voice for him and facilitate others finding a voice of their own.
In a knowledge-worker society, personal fulfillment and effectiveness are tied to one’s ability to align work, relationships, and both passion and talent with all one’s values. Thus, the 8th Habit is divided into these core elements:
Find Your Voice – Discover your talents and passions, align them with a purpose that inspires you.
Inspire Others to Find Their Voice – Lead by empowering and uplifting others to reach their full potential.
This Covey explains through four roles of leadership:
Modeling: Living with integrity and purpose.
Pathfinding: Creating a vision and strategy that aligns with universal principles.
Aligning: Structuring systems that support and empower.
Empowering: Developing people to reach their highest potential.
The book highlights the importance of empowerment, integrity, and a mindset of abundance for effective leadership and personal satisfaction, making it a guide to fulfillment in work, relationships, and self-leadership.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.