Stephen Covey’s
The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Presentation by:
Dr. Scott Kunkel
Associate Professor
University of San Diego
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Personality and Character Ethics
• Personality Ethic (post WWI)
– Personality, public image, attitudes &
behaviors, skills and techniques, quick fixes
• Character Ethic (pre WWI)
– Integrity, humility, fidelity, temperance,
courage, justice, patience, industry, simplicity,
modesty, the Golden Rule
– Not just “What do I want?” but “Why do I want
it?”
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
The Power of a Paradigm Shift
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What is a paradigm?
What is a paradigm shift?
My paradigm shift -- caring vs. enabling
Near-death experiences frequently cause
people to experience a paradigm shift.
• Not all paradigm shifts are instantaneous -some happen gradually over time.
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Will the left side of the room
please stand and face the back of
the room
I will show the right side of the room
a picture for ten seconds and ask you
to remember what you saw
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Will the right side of the room
please stand and face the back of
the room
I will show the left side of the room a
picture for ten seconds and ask you
to remember what you saw
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Will both sides of the room
please sit back down
I will show you a picture for ten
seconds and ask you to describe what
you saw
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
What did you see?
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
The Seven Habits
Knowledge
(what to, why to)
Habits
Skills
(how to)
Desire
(want to)
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University of San Diego
Private Victories
The First Three Habits
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University of San Diego
Habit # 1
Be Proactive
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Freedom
to
Choose
Stimulus
SelfAwarness
Response
Independent
Will
Imagination
Conscience
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University of San Diego
Circle of Concern
Circle of Influence
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University of San Diego
Circle of Concern
Circle of Influence
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University of San Diego
Habit # 2
Begin with the
End in Mind
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University of San Diego
Alternative “Centers”
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Spouse centered
Family centered
Money centered
Possession centered
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Pleasure centered
Friend/Enemy centered
Church centered
Self centered
• Principle Centered
Write a Personal Mission Statement
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University of San Diego
Habit # 3
Put First Things
First
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University of San Diego
Time Management Matrix
Urgent
I
Not Urgent
II Activities:
Activities:
Prevention, PC activities
Relationship building
Recognizing new opportunities
Planning, recreation
Not Important
Crises
Pressing Problems
Deadline Driven Projects
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IV
Activities:
Interruptions, some calls
Some mail, some reports
Some meetings
Proximate, pressing matters
Popular activities
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University of San Diego
Activities:
Trivia, busy work
Some mail
Some phone calls
Time wasters
Pleasant activities
Public Victories
The Second Three Habits
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University of San Diego
Habit # 4
Think Win/Win
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University of San Diego
Six Paradigms of Human
Interaction
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Win
Win/lose
Lose/Win
Lose/Lose
Win/Win
Win/Win or No Deal
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University of San Diego
Habit # 5
Seek First to
Understand,
Then to be
Understood
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University of San Diego
Habit # 6
Synergize
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Renewal
The Seventh Habit
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University of San Diego
Habit # 7
Sharpen the Saw
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Physical
Exercise, Nutrition
Stress Management
Mental
Social/Emotional
Reading, Visualizing
Planning, Writing
Service, Empathy
Synergy, Intrinsic Security
Spiritual
Value Clarification
& Commitment, Study
& Meditation
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego
Stephen Covey’s
The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Presentation by:
Dr. Scott Kunkel
Associate Professor
University of San Diego
Dr. Scott W. Kunkel
University of San Diego