
I've just authored a new book that deeply explores this topic. You can take on great differences, challenges, and problems together and create solutions neither had considered alone. The spirit of win-win and creativity is unleashed. When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen. I would say Habit 5-Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood-because listening for deep understanding is the key to influence with others and to true creativity and innovation. Looking back, which of your habits was the most important for your own professional success? Habit 7 is Sharpen the Saw, so that the four parts of your nature are deeply developed and nurtured-your body, mind, heart and spirit. Then the public victory follows - Habit 4, Think Win/Win, Habit 5, Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood, and Habit 7, Synergize, which means that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. To win a public victory, you first need to win a deep private victory, taking responsibility and initiative-Habit 1, Begin with the End in Mind-Habit 2, and Put First Things First-Habit 3. The sequence of the habits is the important thing. If you had to write The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People over again, would you change anything? Explain. In this interview, he reviews and emphasizes many of the points made in his book and it is truly inspirational and timeless advice. He is also the author of The 8th Habit and his forthcoming book is called " The 3rd Alternative: Solving Life's Most Difficult Problems." It will be released on October 4th. He is the co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, the leading global professional services firm with offices in 123 countries.



Covey has been recognized as one of Time Magazine's 25 Most Influential Americans. First written in 1989, it has now sold over twenty million copies in 38 languages! Dr.

Covey to have him reflect on his worldwide bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, over two decades later.
