Business Management

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Stephen R. Covey was born on October 24, 1932 in Salt Lake City. He is the founder of the Covey Leadership Center in his hometown. Stephen works to help others gain proficiency in their lives, especially within the context of business and management. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey discusses several influential guidelines that will benefit anyone in the future. Covey wrote, “The way we see things is the source of the way we think and the way we act.” Covey also illustrates how to establish quality social abilities and professional management skills. Out of the seven habits illustrated in the book, some I have used in the past and the others I will be sure to use in the future. Now, I will explain how the seven habits will benefit me in the future.
Be proactive is the first habit, which means I must step out as a leader in certain situations. This habit involves being brave and willing to accept responsibility for my actions. This habit describes my personality accurately. Being proactive gives me the upper hand and creates new opportunities for me in life. Sitting back and letting someone else be the leader may result in being left out. For example, if the teacher asks for a participant in class and I raise my hand to be a volunteer I am being proactive. This shows the professor that I have initiative.
Begin with the end in mine tells me that I should picture what the outcome is going to be before I start. If I plan the situation out in my head I will know exactly how I am going to act the situation out in real-life. This habit will allow me to observe my defaults and issues that I may need to improve about a particular situation. Therefore, I can approach the situation without shortcomings to get in my way.
In life when I am trying to accomplish a mission I need to put first things first. This implies deciding what is most important in my life. The important goals must be accomplished first by any ...