John Pfeiffer:

7 habits of highly effective people

1. be proactive
2. “begin with the end in mind” (envision the goal)
3. “put first things first” (order and prioritize)
4. “think win-win” (good outcomes for everyone)
5. “Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood” (listen, then persuade)
6. “synergize” (teamwork)
7. “sharpen the saw” (sustainable balance)