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I’ve just finished re-reading “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change”, a bestseller written by Stephen R. Covey 30 years ago; it might be old, but it is still extremely relevant.
Covey (died in 2012), was a business school professor and internationally respected authority on leadership. He walks the reader through a basic principle: true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness. Most of the examples in the book are from Covey’s personal life and consulting experience, but I found that most of the lessons can be easily applied to startups, which are a reflection of the people behind it.
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Before you begin: To accomplish real change, before diving in to the 7 habits, your company will need to go through what Covey describes as a “paradigm shift”– mainly a change in perception and interpretation of how the world works. The key for this change is proactivity: Setting priorities, understanding your productivity, time management and positive thinking, but this is more than just a primer. You’ll want to internalize some of the lessons. The first three habits are about self-mastery. Habits 4–7 are about…
