"The Eighth Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness" by Stephen CoveyChapter 8"The Voice of Reliability"IndexIntroduction: 1Personal Reliability 1Modeling means living the 7 habits of highly effective people 2The principles embodied in the 7 habits 3The modeling tool: the personal planning system 4Conclusion 5References 6Lesson plan 7Appendices 8"The voice of reliability"Chapter 8Introduction:In chapter 8, "The voice of reliability" in the book of Stephen Covey “The Eighth Habit, From Effectiveness to Greatness” the importance of trustworthiness and how our society is quickly recognizing the need for “trustworthiness, of character, of producing trust in culture.” To be a model leader or an effective leader you cannot do it without being reliable and without having trust in you from the people around you. In chapter 8 we explain how to become trustworthy and the things you need to become a model leader with Personal Trustworthiness, Modeling is living the 7 habits of highly effective people, The principles contained in the 7 habits and The modeling tool - Planning System personnel. "Reliability is the 'glue' of organizations". Personal reliabilityOnly with a strong character and competence will you develop reliability. It is with these resources that others will see you as someone they can trust and therefore you will be seen as a good, if not a great leader. Most of the population these days, when interviewed, will show that they consider integrity as number one when looking for a good leader. Over the years these perspectives on this matter have changed and evolved as the different technologies and social statutes have also changed. “More and more people see… in the middle of a sheet of paper… they write it in a planner, on a calendar, on the computer, anywhere as long as it is updated and followed. Conclusion Chapter 8 is all about reliability and how someone could become more trustworthy, not only in the workplace, but also in the community. Show what qualities are needed to be a successful leader "The purpose of the eighth habit: from effectiveness to greatness is to give you a table of march that will lead you from pain and frustration to true fulfillment, relevance, meaning and contribution in today's new landscape, not only in your work and your organization, but also in your entire life." (www.stephencovey. com) .References 1. The Eighth Habit from Effectiveness to Greatness New York: Simon and Schuster.2. .html.
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