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On the 8th Habit:

Here is an example taken from a poll of 23,000 employees cited by Stephen Covey talking about his book, The 8th Habit:

Only 37 percent said they have a clear understanding of what their organization is trying to achieve and why.
Only 20 percent were enthusiastic about their team's and their organization's goals; said they have a clear link between their tasks and their team's organizational goals; and, fully trusted the organization they worked for.
Only 15 percept felt that their organization fully enables them to execute key goals.

Stephen Covey made the idea sticky by using this soccer analogy (and you know how I love soccer):

If a soccer team had these same scores, only 4 of the 11 players on the field would know which goal is theirs. Only 2 of the 11 would care. Only 2 of the 11 would know what position they play and know exactly what they are supposed to do. And all but 2 players would, in some way, be competing against their own team members rather than the opponent.

I don't know about you...but that is NOT a team I want to play on...but against...it might be fun:)

Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - Permanent Link - 0 comments

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