This is one of the key factors in effective leadership, focusing on empowering others rather than controlling them.
What is interdependence?
To truly understand someone, Covey advocates this form of listening, which requires empathy and emotional connection.
What is empathetic listening?
This "victory" involves mastering yourself before you can effectively influence others.
What is the Private Victory?
Covey defines this as the mental maps or frameworks through which we perceive the world.
What is a paradigm?
This is the term Covey uses to describe the internal process of personal growth and leadership.
What is self-leadership?
Covey distinguishes between two types of leadership: the ability to manage yourself and this ability, which requires inspiring others.
What is leadership by influence?
Covey contrasts this type of communication, where we listen only to respond, with truly understanding others.
What is autobiographical listening?
The first three habits (Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, and Put First Things First) are part of this phase of growth.
What is the Private Victory?
The central message of The 7 Habits is that changing these shifts can dramatically improve your life.
What are paradigm shifts?
Covey argues that these types of people lead themselves effectively before leading others.
What are highly effective people?
This kind of leadership begins with self-mastery and internal change, then extends outward to others.
What is principle-centered leadership?
Effective communication is rooted in this concept, where both parties feel heard and respected.
What is mutual respect?
This mental shift from dependence to independence is critical for achieving the Private Victory.
What is self-mastery or personal responsibility?
To shift this, Covey suggests moving from dependence (needing others) to this, where you can take care of yourself.
What is independence?
This is the first step toward developing self-leadership—taking full responsibility for your life.
What is being proactive?
This mindset shift is required to achieve true interdependence, where both personal growth and collaboration flourish.
What is moving from dependence to independence, and then to interdependence?
Covey suggests that this is the key to building a strong relationship in both personal and professional settings.
What is trust?
After mastering yourself (Private Victory), you can focus on these habits for creating meaningful interactions with others.
What are Habits 4, 5, and 6?
This shift from “I can’t” to “I can” is foundational in moving from a reactive to a proactive life.
What is changing your mindset or perspective?
The shift from dependence to independence in personal development is about cultivating this.
What is personal responsibility?
The large circular graphic representing all 7 habits and effective victories is called the what?
What is The Maturity Continuum?
Covey says that we all have a moment to pause to consider decisions. He calls it the pause before what and what?
What is Stimulus before Response?
Effective leadership in the Public Victory is based on this principle of working together for mutual benefit.
What is synergy?
This is the stage above independence, where we need others to form a better team.
What is interdependence?
This concept involves intentionally focusing on the bigger picture and creating a mission for your life, rather than being distracted by the urgent.
What is beginning with the end in mind?