The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness

. All rights reserved. This includes establishing trust, searching for third alternatives (not a compromise between your way and my way, but a third, better way) and developing a shared vision. From Publishers Weekly The original seven habits of highly successful people are still relevant, but Covey, author of the mega-bestseller of that title, says that the new Information/Knowledge Worker Age, exemplified by the Internet, calls for an eighth habit to achieve personal and organizational excellence: "Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs." Covey sees leadership "as a choice to deal with people in a way that will communicate to them their worth and potential so clearly they will come to see it in themselves." His holistic approach starts with developing one's own voice,

kevnye said Recommended if you liked the 7 habits. I'm a fan of the 7 habits. I listened to the audiobook while commuting. I listen to it once every couple years. Like the original 7 habits book, I find this book helpful. Based on the "from effectiveness to greatness" subtitle, I was worried that this material was intended only for those who were already extremely successful; I did NOT find that to be the case. What I mean is: if you found the original 7 habits helpful, I expect that you'll find this new material helpful, even if you do not yet consider yourself "highly effective."If you already know the original 7 habits material very well, you might be disappointed by the larg. You Get Out What You Put Into It! JerryPrimeTime Much like Harold Stolovitch and Erica Keeps in their great little book, TELLING AIN'T TRAINING, Steven Covey has adopted a unique format for his message. The quotes, the reference to the movies on the enclosed DVD, the mapping to other thought leaders, all point you to make reading this book a very personal experience. It IS about you!It is a big message Covey shares with us and one that takes some noodling through. The fact that it requires thinking, reflection, and ultimately action may make this a book that everyone has but not everyone is ready for. Timing is everything. You may not need/accept this message at this time, but. Samuel Christopher said No DVD or CD. Otherwise, this book deserves 5 stars in my opinion. The book is a great book. Some summarization of 7habits of highly effective people and further improvement. This book refers to some videos to be watched in between to complete the experience. But no CD or DVD is provided with this book. I could not find any downloadable information either at Amazon.com or at audible.com.

The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. Being effective as individuals and organizations is not longer merely an option--survival in today's world requires it. In the more than fifteen years since its publication, the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon with over fifteen million copies sold. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity's search for its "voice". Covey's classic book. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it's for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution. Covey's new book will transform the way we think about ourselves and our purpose in life, about our organizations, and about humankind. The challenges and complexity we all face in our relationships, families, professional lives, and communities are of an entirely new order of magnitude. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. Tens of millions of people in business, government, schools, and families, and, most important, as individuals have dramatically improved their live