

It's rare that I feel negatively towards a well regarded book, but it wouldn't be fair if I kept my opinion on "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to myself. I also have no idea why I am in the minority in this opinion. I have no idea how this book became a classic bestseller. Learn more about the timeless principles in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by registering for a complimentary webcast.Common-sense wrapped in arcane ideas and language Watch: Landfill Harmonic, from FranklinCovey’s All Access Pass®. End up with an idea or a result that is better than what either of you started with (a 3rd Alternative).Feel that the relationship has transformed.Covey You know you're in synergy when you: In a compromise, one plus one equals one and a half at best." - Dr. The synergistic position of high trust produces solutions better than any originally proposed, and all parties know it. Synergistic - The highest level of communication where 1+1 may equal 8, 16, or even 1,600.Compromise is usually taken, meaning that 1+1=1.5. Respectful communication works, but creative possibilities are limited. They communicate politely but not empathetically. Respectful - The middle level of communication is where fairly mature people interact.It only produces Win/Lose or Lose/Lose outcomes, isn't effective, and creates further reasons to defend and protect. Defensive - The lowest level of communication comes out of low-trust situations.Trust is closely related to different levels of communication: defensive, respectful, and synergistic. The possibilities of significant gain and improvement are so real that it's worth the risk such openness entails. It's phenomenal what openness and communication can produce. "Synergy is better than my way or your way. The highest forms of synergy focus the four unique human endowments, the motive of Win/Win, and the skills of empathetic communication on the toughest challenges we face in life.


Simply defined, synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Synergy catalyzes, unifies, and unleashes the greatest powers within people. Habit 6: Synergize is the highest activity in all life - the true test and manifestation of all the other habits combined.
