The 7 Habits of Effective Networking
Networking is about making connections – a simple premise yet the thought of attending networking events often strikes fear into the hearts of many. Here are 7 top tips for getting into the right mindset and making the most of the opportunity. 1 Have realistic expectations for networking What are you hoping to achieve through […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 7 – “Sharpen the Saw” – Look after Your Wellbeing
The last in a series of articles based on Stephen Covey’s acclaimed book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” – to view the other articles click the links below: Habit 1 – Be Proactive Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind (goals and vision) Habit 3 – First things First (time management) Habit […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 6 – Synergize – Recognise your own Strengths and those of Others
The sixth in a series of articles based on Stephen Covey’s acclaimed book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” – to view the other articles click the links below: Habit 1 – Be Proactive Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind (goals and vision) Habit 3 – First things First (time management) […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand – the art of Listening
The Fifth in a series of articles based on Stephen Covey’s acclaimed book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” – to view the other articles click the links below: Habit 1 – Be Proactive Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind (goals and vision) Habit 3 – First things First (time management) […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 4 – Think Win Win
The first three “habits” in Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” are about your personal effectiveness; to quote the author: “You can’t be successful with other people if you haven’t paid the price of success with yourself…self mastery and self discipline are the foundation of good relationships with others.” To refresh your […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 3 – First Things First – Managing Priorities
In my first blog on Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Habit 1 taught us that being proactive is an essential underpinning to being more effective; in Habit 2 we explored what we really want to be and do in our lives. Habit 3 is about the way in which we go about […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind
The second in a series of articles based on the chapters of Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. What do you really want out of life? If we think back for a moment to Habit 1 (Be Proactive) – we get out what we put in; life is not something that happens […] Read More...
Get the Habit – Habit 1- Be Proactive
The first in a series of 7 personal development articles based on the key messages from Stephen Covey’s ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. This Habit is an important starting point as all the other Habits depend on it – essentially Proactivity is about having a ‘can do’ attitude to making things happen. The […] Read More...