This is going to be different than your discussion question. But still covers the readings under Lesson 4.
For each set of readings, students will keep an active reading journal. The information you will write about will specifically come from the reading material for the week. Journals should be written in APA, and should include direct quotations, the student’s interpretation, and how the student connects these readings to the following:
A) his or her own life
B) other people who share common backgrounds with the student
C) the student’s community as a whole
D) society at large.
This assignment is more personal, only the instructor is reading it. You will be graded on your punctuation, grammar, etc. Be detailed, give examples of how you relate.
MATERIAL
Pro-activity, Setting New Goals, Prioritization: Stephen Covey’s 7 Rules For Success
Updated: 24 Oct 2018, 01:59 PM IST
A Legendary Mind
An American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker, Stephen Covey left behind a legacy of teachings about time management, leadership, effectiveness, and success in his books. Covey, who passed away in July 2012, was the author of the popular book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. However, this was not the only book written by the legend. He also wrote ‘First Things First’, ‘Principle-Centered Leadership’, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families’, and ‘The Leader In Me’ which were a compilation of management principles. Here are some powerful business quotes by him that have influenced B-school grads and leaders alike.
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Going About Goals
While most of us believe in setting goals, the businessman and author had a different opinion. Goals, Covey felt, should only be formed if they are backed by the desire of achievement.
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‘Be Proactive’
In his book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, Covey recommended people to ‘Be proactive’. He believed it to be one of the most important pillars of overall efficiency.
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Treat People Well
Covey recommended businesses and managers to treat employees well. Employee treatment, according to the author, has a great impact on how consumers are dealt with. Improper treatment vented out to consumers may backfire in strange ways.
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Management vs Leadership
Success cannot be achieved if a leader does not opt for the right path. One needs to know where the team is headed. Knowledge of the right path is the true essence of good leadership, Covey believed.
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How To Prioritize
In the workplace, the key to efficient working and management is learning how to prioritize. Covey recommended people to schedule their priorities in the first place itself, instead of prioritizing what is on the schedule.
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The Key To Achieving New Goals
Doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results is absurd. While this was stated by Einstein years ago, Covey backed the same fact in the arena of business as well.
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The Subtle Difference
Management and leadership are two different traits altogether. While the two go hand in hand, there is a thin line that differentiates them. Through his words of wisdom, Covey established the true difference between the two.
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GRADING RUBRIC
APA formatting(20 points) Direct Quotes (10 points) Identify how this information connects to the following: A) Your own life (5 points) B) Other people who share common backgrounds with you (5 points) C) Your community (5 points) D) Society (5 points)
