The 7 Habits provide an incremental, sequential, integrated approach to the development of personal effectiveness moving us

progressively from dependence (on others) to independence (taking care of ourselves) to interdependence (looking after others and

combining strengths to multiply our individual effectiveness).

The first three habits are the basis for private victories in which we develop the fiber of our own character traits.

The second three habits are for public victories, those situations where we work with other people.

The final habit improves the effectiveness of our lives in all areas.

The 7 Habits give the ability to work from the inside out to build character of total integrity.

Do you have what it takes? Can go the extra mile, push through the pain and surge

ahead of the competition? Perhaps it comes down to how badly you want it.

The following is a highlighted summary of the book,

Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to

Absolutely Anyone by Mark Goulston M.D. and Keith Ferrazzi

The statements below are key points of the book as

determined by James Altfeld and have been made

available at no charge to the user.

There's a hot new club in town that everyone is itching to gain entrance

into. The entry is free, and there are no membership fees or exclusive

conditions. Literally all you have to do, is wake up and show up. The

majority of us already know the importance of starting our day right, but

getting up at 5 am might sound a little too "alarming." However, if you

want to maximize your productivity, and show up with the right energy

and mindset for what matters, then you might want to join the 5 am Club.

INTRODUCTION

Two questions that regularly stump candidates in hiring interviews are “What are

your strengths?” and “What are your weaknesses?” An interviewee who has been

well coached may offer some scripted examples of strengths, such as being a great

communicator or having a fun personality or being a quick thinker. A well-coached

interviewee will also know better than to give a long list of weaknesses. As discussed

in more detail in the final chapter, there is nothing wrong with being coached for an

interview, and it is actually highly recommended.

Introduction

If you were to pause and think seriously about the “first things” in your

life, the three or four things that matter most, what would they be? Are

these things receiving the care, emphasis, and time you really want to

give them?

The title of the book emphasizes the positive strength-based approach of trauma-informed providers

who ask this question, “What Happened to You” as opposed to the problem-based approach which asks,

“What Is Wrong With You?”

If you haven’t heard of this book, then you’ve been living in a cave. But what is this

book about and why should we read it? And who is Keith Ferrazzi? Let’s start there.

Ferrazzi was the youngest Chief Marketing Officer at Deloitte and Touche and was

considered to be one the top in his field. He has gone on to create his own company

to speak, write and consult on the subject of marketing and networking.

We're often told to do what makes us happy. But, even at our happiest,

we can often lack motivation. So, what motivates us, and how do we find

that magic spark to get us going, and ultimately, to keep us going?

Why is it so important to have a high-quality decision process?

Because there are only two things that determine how your life turns

out: luck and the quality of your decisions. You have control over only

one of those two things.