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adinoyi haruna June 2009
Developing a Proactive
&Positive Attitude to Work
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The 7 Habits for Effectiveness
Habit 1:
Be proactive, the test of aliveness
Habit 2:
Begin with the end in mind, the test of meaning Habit 3:
Put first thing first, test of integrity
Habit 4:
Think win-win in relation with others
Habit 5: Effective communication based on trust
Habit 6:
Creating something together, synergize
Habit 7
Continuous renewal, sharpen the saw
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Definitions: Attitude, Habits &
Character
The attitude is the underlyingfeeling that defines the state of the
mind Character is a set of related habits
Sow a thought, reap an action
Sow an action, reap a habit Sow a habit, reap a character
Sow a character, reap a destiny
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Determinisms
Genetic
Psychic
Environment
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ATTITUDE HABIT
Habits are our pattern of behaviour thatshape our character, this makes us
effective or ineffective Habits can be learned and unlearned
No quick-fix, it involves process andcommitment
Above all there is a lot ofinertia toovercome
A strong motivation is thus required
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Knowledge
(What to, why to)
Desire
(want to)
Skill
(how to)
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BEHAVIOUR MODEL
STIMULUS RESPONSE
Forhumans, between stimulus and response there is
freedom to choose
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UNIQUE NATURE OF HUMANS
Freedom to choose
Self-Awareness
Imagination
Conscience
Independent
Will
Stimulus Response
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Self-awareness- ability to thinkabout your thought process
Imagination
ability to go beyondour present condition in our mind
Consciencea deep innerawareness of right and wrong,
governs our behavio
ur
Independent will ability to actbased on self-awareness free fromall other influences
FUNDAMENTAL NATURE OF
HUMANS
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To Change an Attitude or Habit
requires aParadigm-shift
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Paradigm
The word paradigm comes fromGreek and commonly used to mean:
Model Theory
Perception
Assumption Or frame of reference
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Paradigm
It is the way we see the worldnot in terms of our sense of sightbut rather our perception,understanding and interpretations.
It is not the real thing but aninterpretation of it.
The map of a city is not the real city
With the wrong paradigm, nothingelse can go right
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Paradigm-shift
Looking at the same thing but seeingdifferently
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Developing a Proactive Attitude
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PROACTIVE
Means more than taking initiative
It means being responsible for our lives
That o
ur behavio
ur is a f
unction of o
urdecision not our condition
That feelings can be subordinated tovalues
Possession of both initiative andresponsibility to make things happen
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RESPONSIBILITY
Response-ability: ability to chooseresponse
Proactive people recognizes thatresponsibility
They dont blame circumstance,condition or conditioning for their
behaviour.
Their behaviour is a consciouschoice based on values rather than
conditions and feelings
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REACTIVE VERSUS PROACTIVE
Conditioning and conditions controlus if we empower them to
Reactive people are affected easilybe their environment
Proactive people carry their weatherwith them
Proactive people are able tosubordinate impulse to value
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It is in the Language
Reactive Language Proactive Language
There isnothing Icando
That is just the way I am
Hemakesmeso mad
They wont allow that
I have to do that
Icant
Imust
Ifonly
Letslook at our alternatives
Icanchoose a differentapproach
Icontrolmy ownfeelings
Icancreate aneffective
presentation
I willchoose an appropriate
responseIchoose
Iprefer
I will
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Circle of Concern versus Circle of
Influence
Our list of concern includes: health,children, work, debt, economy, war
etc Some of these things are outside
our influence while others are
The gap between our circles of
concern and that of influence is ameasure of our proactivity
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Circle ofInfluence
Circle of concern
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Circle
of
Influence
Circle of concern
Negative energy reduces
the circle of Influence
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Circle
of
Influence
Circle of concern
Positive energy enlarges the
circle of Influence
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REACTIVE PEOPLE
Focus on circle of concern
Focus on the weakness of otherpeople
Focus on the problems of theenvironment
Their wrong focus result in blamingand accusing attitudes, reactive
language and feeling less than themself
Their circle of influence shrink fromnegative energy and their neglect of
circle of their influence
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INFLUENCE
REACTIVE PEOPLE
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PROACTIVE PEOPLE
Focus their effort in the circle ofinfluence
Work on things they can change Their energy is positive
Enlarging and magnifying
Increasing their circle of infl
uence
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INFLUENCE
PROACTIVE PEOPLE
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Finding the Centre ofYour Circle ofInfluence
Basic paradigms
Principles and reality
Vision & Values
Self-awareness
Conscience
Talents
Imagination
Expand the circle
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GUIDANCE
POWER
SECURITY
WISDOM
CENTRE
THE FOUR
LIFE SUPPORT
FACTORS
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The interdependent of the 4 factors
Security and clear guidance brings
wisdom which become a source of real
power
When the 4 factors are harmonized, they
create the great force of noble personality,
balanced character and well integrated
individual
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The Alternative Centres
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Center Security Guidance Wisdom Power
SpouseCentered
(emotional
dependence,
responsibilities
causes stress,
love-hate over
reactions
Feeling of security based on howyour spouse treats you
Vulnerable to the moods and
feelings of your spouse
A treat to the relationship is a
treat to your security
Disappointments, conflicts,
withdrawal result from
disagreements over expectations
Your direction comesfrom your own needs and
the wants of your spouse
Decision is limited to the
dictates of what is best for
the relationship
Fight or flight, Bitterness
Aggression, resentment,
Cold competetion
Your lifeperspective is
focused on
things that may
affect your
relationship
Your power to actis limited by not
only your
weakness but that
of your spouse
Family
Centered
Security is founded on family
acceptance and expectations
Sense of personal security is as
volatile as that of the family
Feeling of self-worth is hinged on
family reputation
Family doctrines is your
source of correct attitudes
and behaviour
Decision is based on
what is good for the family
or what a family member
wants
Love for the child may be
conditional
Life is
interpreted in
terms of the
family traditions,
beliefs, customs,
history and
understanding
Actions and
ability to act is
limited by family
models and
traditions
Money
Centered
Self worth is determined by net
worth
Vulnerable to treats to economic
security
You are dead without money
Profit is your decision
making criteria
Life is seen and
understood
through the lens
of money making
activities
Imbalanced
judgment
You are limited to
what you can
accomplish with
money
Your only power
to act is money
The Alternate Centers
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Center Security Guidance Wisdom Power
Work Centered(workaholics, lacks
work-life balance)
Defines yourself by your
occupational role
You are only comfortable
when working
Your job security is your
personal security
You are worthless without
your job
You make your
decisions based on the
needs and
expectations of yourwork
Your thinking is
limited by your
work role
You see your
work as your life
Your actions and
abilities are limited by
Occupational
opportunities
Organizational
constraints
Bosss perception
In ability to do the
particular work
Possession
Centered
(Can vanish rapidly,
influence by too many
forces)
Security is based on;
Reputation
Glory
Social status
The tangible things you
have
Compares what you have
to others
Life is under constant treats
or jeopardy
Sense of self-worth
constantly fluctuate
You make your
decisions based on
what will protect,increase or display
your possessions like
Assets
Properties
Position or
Reputation
You see the world
in terms of
comparativeeconomic and
social
relationships
Possessions, social
prominence and
purchasing power arethe driving forces
behind your actions
and what you can
achieve
Pleasure Centered
(Too much please,
course of least
resistance, no
challenges, wasteful
life, unfulfilled)
You feel secured only
when everything is pleasant
Security is short-lived, and
dependent on environment
Your decision is based
on pleasure, avoids
challenge, lacks self
discipline, too much
TV, movies & holidays,
You see the world
in terms of what is
in it for you or
what you can
enjoy
Your power is almost
negligible, driven by
fun and pleasure
Capacity stay dormant
Talent undeveloped