7 Habits for Faithful Living: A Christian's Guide to Covey's Principles_6

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Introduction to the 7 Habits
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

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Relevant Bible verses that reinforce each principle
Christian perspectives on applying the habits
Practical tips for implementing these ideas in daily life

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1. #6: Synergise
“I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in
crucial things, unity; in important things,
diversity; in all things, generosity.”
~ George H W Bush (Inaugural Address)
Graphics and Artwork from various sources, including:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.
Slides by EY

2. 7 Habits and 7 Principles
PRIVATE VICTORY
1. Be Proactive - Principle of Personal Vision
2. Begin with the End in Mind -Principle of Personal Leadership
3. Put First Things First -Principle of Personal Management
PUBLIC VICTORY
4. Think Win/Win - Principle of Interpersonal leadership
5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood -Principle of Empathic Communication
6. Synergize -Principle of Creative Cooperation
RENEWAL
7. Sharpen the Saw - Principle of Balanced Self Renewal

3. Habit #6: Synergise
1. Synergy: The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
2. Synergistic Communication: Opening Our Minds and Hearts to New Possibilities
3. Valuing Differences: The Essence of Synergy
4. Force Field Analysis: Turning Restraining Forces Into Driving Forces
5. All Nature is Synergistic: Learning from the Interdependence of Creation
6. Third Alternative Solutions: Transcending "Either/Or" Thinking

4. 1. Synergy: The Whole Is Greater
Than the Sum of Its Parts
•"Synergy is everywhere in nature. If you plant two plants close
together, the roots commingle and improve the quality of the soil so
that both plants will grow better than if they were separated...One
plus one equals three or more.”
•Synergy means that the combined effect of working together is
greater than what could be achieved individually. It involves valuing
differences, respecting perspectives, and creatively collaborating to
produce a better outcome than any one person could have imagined.
•This reflects the power of the Body of Christ, where diverse
individuals work together, using their unique gifts for God’s glory and
achieving a collective impact that far surpasses individual efforts.
•“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts
form one body, so it is with Christ.” (1 Corinthians 12:12)

5. 2. Synergistic Communication:
Opening Our Minds and Hearts to
New Possibilities
•“When you communicate
synergistically, you are simply opening
your mind and heart and expressions
to new possibilities, new alternatives,
new options.”
•Synergistic communication requires
openness, authenticity, a willingness
to learn from others, and a high
tolerance for ambiguity. It often results
in insights and solutions that no one
individual could have come up with on
their own.
•We can seek God’s wisdom through prayer and
fellowship, valuing the perspectives and insights of
others in the Body of Christ, and trusting the Holy Spirit
to guide our communication and decision-making.
•“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won
through many advisers.” (Proverbs 11:14)

6. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

7. 3. Valuing Differences: The
Essence of Synergy
•“The essence of synergy is to value differences—to respect them, to
build on strengths, to compensate for weaknesses.”
•We must recognize that others see the world differently based on their
experiences and perspectives. Instead of seeing differences as
obstacles, embrace them as opportunities to expand understanding
and generate creative solutions.
•Just as God has gifted each of us uniquely, we can appreciate the
diversity of perspectives and talents within the Body of Christ,
recognizing that each member contributes to the richness and
effectiveness of the whole.
•“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good
works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

8. 4. Force Field Analysis: Turning
Restraining Forces Into Driving
Forces
•“In an interdependent situation, synergy is particularly powerful in
dealing with negative forces that work against growth and change.”
•Every situation has driving forces (encouraging progress) and
restraining forces (resisting change). Synergy can help transform
restraining forces into driving forces, creating a positive momentum
towards improvement.

9. 4. Force Field Analysis: Turning
Restraining Forces Into Driving
Forces
•“In an interdependent situation, synergy is particularly powerful in
dealing with negative forces that work against growth and change.”
•Every situation has driving forces (encouraging progress) and
restraining forces (resisting change). Synergy can help transform
restraining forces into driving forces, creating a positive momentum
towards improvement.
•We can overcome spiritual obstacles and opposition through prayer,
faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit. God can use adversity to refine
us and bring forth greater unity and purpose in our lives and
relationships.
•“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans
8:28)

10. 5. All Nature is Synergistic:
Learning from the
Interdependence of Creation
•“Ecology is a word which basically describes the synergism in nature – everything is related to everything else.”
•The natural world is a powerful example of synergy, where diverse elements work together in interconnected systems, producing abundance and sustaining life.
•God’s creation reflects His intricate design and wisdom. As we observe and appreciate the interconnectedness of nature, we gain a deeper understanding of His love, power, and the importance of living in harmony with His creation.
•“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20)

11. 6. Third Alternative Solutions:
Transcending "Either/Or"
Thinking
•“Synergy means that 1 + 1 may equal 8, 16, or even 1,600.”
•Synergy empowers us to move beyond limited "either/or"
thinking, where only two options are considered. By seeking
to understand and value different perspectives, we can
discover Third Alternative solutions that are mutually
beneficial and often better than any of the original options.
•We can pray for God's wisdom and guidance, allowing the
Holy Spirit to inspire creative solutions that transcend human
limitations and reflect His greater purpose.
•"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to
you." (James 1:5)

12. 6 Paradigms
of Human
Interaction
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

13. Habit #6: Synergise
1. Synergy: The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
2. Synergistic Communication: Opening Our Minds and Hearts to New Possibilities
3. Valuing Differences: The Essence of Synergy
4. Force Field Analysis: Turning Restraining Forces Into Driving Forces
5. All Nature is Synergistic: Learning from the Interdependence of Creation
6. Third Alternative Solutions: Transcending "Either/Or" Thinking
Habit 6 empowers us to build unity and
cooperation within our communities, seeking
innovative solutions and leveraging the diversity of God-given talents for a greater good.

14. Applications &
Final Thoughts
Next Session
Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw