Principles of Effectiveness
Timeless truths that govern human behavior.
What are principles?
Taking responsibility for your choices and behavior.
What is being proactive?
Thinking about your goals before you act.
What is beginning with the end in mind?
Prioritizing the most important things - not just what's urgent.
What is putting first things first?
Paying full attention to what people are saying including their words, tone of voice and body language.
What is attentive listening?
The way you see something - your beliefs and perceptions.
What are paradigms?
Things you can influence, like your thoughts, words, actions, and attitude.
What is a circle of control?
A written summary of your life's purpose, values and goals.
What is a personal mission statement?
Urgent + Important (deadlines, emergencies)
What is Quadrant I?
What is the main idea of habit 5?
A consistent foundation for decisions.
What is principle centered living?
"I can", "I will", "I will find a solution"
What is proactive language?
Key moments where you make decisions that shape your future.
What are the crossroads of life?
Not Urgent + Important (planning, relationships, long term success)
Listening with eyes, ears, and heart.
What is empathetic listening?
Can limit your potential (e.g: "I'm not good enough"); your negative view of things
What are negative paradigms?
"I can't help it", "It's not my fault", "They made me"
What matters to you; (hint: goals) so you do not get lost in distractions.
What is knowing your end?
Quadrant III: Not important but urgent (distractions)
Quadrant IV - Not Urgent + Not important (Time wasters)
A way to give feedback that allows you to feel understood, while not attacking the other person.
What is an "I" message?
Choosing to see things differently.
How do you change paradigms?
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Guides your daily decisions and behaviors.
How do mission statements help?
Staying in your comfort zone
What are the actions used to avoid being considered a "Yes Man"?
Yes man - putting others at first at the expense of your own priorities
Avoid judging, advising, or interrupting when trying to listen to someone.