In his first major work since The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems--large and small, mundane and extraordinary--that confront all families and strong communities. By offering revealing anecdotes about ordinary people as well as helpful suggestions about changing everyday behavior, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families shows how and why to have family meetings, the importance of keeping promises, how ... (show more)
In his first major work since The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving the problems--large and small, mundane and extraordinary--that confront all families and strong communities. By offering revealing anecdotes about ordinary people as well as helpful suggestions about changing everyday behavior, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families shows how and why to have family meetings, the importance of keeping promises, how to balance individual and family needs, and how to move from dependence to interdependence. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is an invaluable guidebook to the welfare of families everywhere.
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This book took me a while to read because I took extensive notes, which I do not normally do. Covey's 7 Habits as applied to families seek to promo... (show more)
This book took me a while to read because I took extensive notes, which I do not normally do. Covey's 7 Habits as applied to families seek to promote what Covey calls "a beautiful family culture." The author points out that these habits can be applied to any family at any stage of life. To summarize, the 7 habits are as follows: (1) Be proactive rather than reactive; (2) Establish a written family mission statement and written family values; (3) Make family your top priority; (4) Try to create "win-win" scenarios; (5) Seek first to understand, then to be understood; (6) "Synergize", or put all of these together; and (7) "Sharpen the saw", or continually renew yourself and your family physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.
Numerous anecdotes throughout the book, which are shared by Covey, his family members, and others, provide excellent illustration of the 7 habits. Those of us who learn well via the case method are well served. (show less)
I only remember 2 things:
1. Listen actively to other people when they are talking, showing your acknowledgment to their importance.
2. Work on you... (show more)
I only remember 2 things:
1. Listen actively to other people when they are talking, showing your acknowledgment to their importance.
2. Work on your circle of influence. There is no need/use to worry about worries. (show less)
Dr. Covey wisdom on families is another must read. He shares many personal stories on how a truly connected family interacts and strives for all to win-win. I reommend for all who are willing to work at improving everyday family life.
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This book was so good at giving me Goals, Vision destination for being a Family. It keep me focused on being an awesome Mom, and family. Ask my kids! It taught me how to run my family like a business, priorities. Motherhood is not for whips. Have a flight plan a compass, know the picture of the what you want your family to look like. Thanks Steven Covey!
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