Effective Habits for Young Professional Career Success

This presentation describes 7 Habits for Career Success with key lessons from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey.

1. EFFECTIVE HABITS FOR CAREER SUCCESS

2. my Bank and I 2 Course Outline

3. Course Objectives At the end of this session, each participant will: Learn how to take initiatives Learn to adapt to change and embrace innovation in the workplace . Develop and reinforce habits that enhance self-discipline, responsibility, and effectiveness. Develop habits that foster positive relationships, collaboration, and teamwork. Recognize the importance of self-renewal and personal sustainability in a fast-paced world. Explore the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on personal and professional success my Bank and I 3

4. my Bank and I 4 MODULE 1: New Ways of Thinking

5. Nigeria’s Current Macro Economic Environment 3 my Bank and I Nigeria Economic Update Nominal GDP performance was driven by the Service (58.42%) and Agriculture (21.66%) Sector. Decrease in Unemployment 4.1% from 5.3% (New Index rate) Nigeria is categorized as a high-risk nation: 133rd out of 153 nations Inflation as at July 24.08% Poverty Index Survey (2022) 63% (133million) Current GDP 2.51% From 3.54% in Q2 2022 Subsidy Removal leading to surge in oil prices Exchange rate deregulation 5

6. Nigeria’s Current Macro Economic Environment 5 my Bank and I As an individual, what strategies do you have in mind to address the challenges facing Nigerians and, at the same time, position yourselves for success? 6

7. Slow World Fast World Maintain Course Plan Ahead Manage the Crew Fast Agile Flexible Adapt Slow World vs Fast World “You cannot be the same, think the same and act the same if you hope to be successful in a world that does not remain the same. John C. Maxwell 7 my Bank and I

8. my Bank and I 8 YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN VICTORY BY FOSTERING A HABIT THAT IS COMMITTED TO FINDING SOLUTIONS AND SOLVING PROBLEMS.

9. Four Most Important Questions When last did I learn something new? When last did I do something different for the first time? When is the first time I found something better? New Different Better When is the last time I find something bigger for the first time? Bigger 9 my Bank and I

10. my Bank and I 10 An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it. Dee Hock

11. my Bank and I 11 Three Categories of People T hose who watch things happen T hose who make things happen Those who wonder what happened By Mary Kay Ash

12. my Bank and I 12 20% 80% Personality Character What is seen from you What you really are On the Inside Personality vs Character INSIDE OUTSIDE Personality Character

13. my Bank and I 13 Principles and Values Principles Natural laws or fundamental truths. Values The worth or priority we place on people, things, ideas or principles. Your success depends on how consistent you are with your values and principles

14. my Bank and I 14 Principles and Values

15. my Bank and I 15 The Paradigm Shifts We think we see the world as it is… No! We see the world as we were conditioned to see it.

16. my Bank and I The Lesson of the Big Rocks - Pathway to Victory Source: http://youtube.com/watch?v=zV3gMTOEWt8 16

17. my Bank and I 17 The Paradigms Shift The right way to change y our behaviour is to change your paradigm; How you define yourself. How you see your role How you accept your responsibility and act accordingly.

18. my Bank and I 18 Change Model SEE Do G et VALUES PRINCIPLES Paradigm Behaviour Results

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20. my Bank and I 20 Pause! What killed the Frog?

21. my Bank and I 21 ”In order to change a situation, you first have to change yourself. And to change yourself effectively, you first have to change your perception .” Change Begins With You

22. my Bank and I 22 The 3 Paradigms Dependence The paradigm of “You”. Dependent people need others to get What they want Independence The paradigm of “I”. Independent people can get what they want through their own efforts. Interdependence The paradigm of “We”. Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve Success

23. my Bank and I 23 Maturity Continuum Dependence Independence Interdependence YOU I WE “MATURITY IS NOT TIED WITH AGE”

24. my Bank and I 24 Habits Defined Habits are consistent, often unconscious patterns of behavior that can be learned, unlearned, and relearned. It is a prevailing character or quality that determines our success and destiny!

25. my Bank and I 25 The 7 Habits Paradigms Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline Capability Building Character Formation Team Development Relationship Building Emotional/Social Intelligence Continuous growth and Development

26. my Bank and I 26 Components to Develop a Habit

27. “Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” Stephen Covey,  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People my Bank and I 27

28. my Bank and I 28 We FIRST make our HABITS, THEN Our HABITS make Us. Change Begins With You

29. my Bank and I 29 MODULE 2: Habits of Private Victory

30. Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First The first three habits focus on Self-Mastery and move a person from Dependence to Independence The Habits of Private Victory my Bank and I 30

31. my Bank and I Habit 1: Be Proactive This is a habit of personal responsibility – Being Response-able. Proactive people are 90% responsible for their own successes or failures. 31

32. my Bank and I Habit 1: Be Proactive Freedom to choose Different response Highly proactive people have the ability to choose their own response (response-ability). They do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behaviour. Their behaviour is a product of their own conscious choice, based on values, rather than a product of their conditions, based on feeling. 32

33. my Bank and I Proactive vs Reactive People 33

34. my Bank and I Proactive View 34

35. my Bank and I Re active View 35

36. my Bank and I Re active vs Proactive Languages 36

37. my Bank and I The Freedom to Choose To be proactive, we must focus on the Circle of Influence that lies within our Circle of Concern— in other words, we must work on the things we can do something about not things outside of our control (circle of concern). Circle of Influence Circle of Concern 37

38. my Bank and I Reactive people focus on things that are in their Circle of Concern but not in their Circle of Influence, which leads to blaming external factors. 38

39. my Bank and I The 90/10 Principles 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. …90% of life is decided by how you react… Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react. If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. 39

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41. my Bank and I Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind Begin With the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and then continue by flexing your proactive muscles to make things happen. Habit One : You are the programmer of your life Habit Two : Program your life through: Self Imagination Self-Leadership Mental creation What is your end in mind? To decide this, you need to know the center of your paradigm. 41

42. my Bank and I Effective people Start with a clear destination in mind (Vision). Covey says we can use our imagination to develop a vision of what we want to become and use our conscience to decide what values will guide us. Self-Imagination Logic will get you from A-B. imagination will take you everywhere. Albert Einstein 42

43. my Bank and I All Things Are Created Twice. "Begin with the End in Mind" is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things. The physical creation follows the mental, just as a building follows a blueprint. If you don’t make a conscious effort to visualize who you are and what you want in life, then you empower other people and circumstances to shape you and your life by default. 43

44. my Bank and I Covey states that the most effective way to begin with the end in mind is to create a personal mission statement. It should focus on the following: What you want to be (character) What you want to do (contributions and achievements) The values upon which both things are based Personal Vision Statement 44

45. my Bank and I Covey states that the most effective way to begin with the end in mind is to create a personal mission statement. It should focus on the following: What you want to be (character) What you want to do (contributions and achievements) The values upon which both things are based Personal Mission Statement 45

46. my Bank and I Setting Smart Goals 46

47. my Bank and I How to Prioritize Your Goals At Work 47

48. my Bank and I C an You Rate Yourself? I think only about today I always keep the end in mind 48

49. my Bank and I Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit One : You are the programmer Habit Two : Program your life Use: Self Imagination Habit Three : Do the program, live the program Use: Independent Will Habit 3 referred to as Habit of Personal Leadership. “Putting first things first means organizing and executing around your most important priorities. It is living and being driven by the principles you value most, not by the agendas and forces surrounding you.” 49

50. my Bank and I All of us have same amount of time available: 60 seconds in a minute. 60 minutes in an hour. 24 hours in a day. 168 hours in a week. Time cannot be saved or stored. Life is made of. You cannot fight it. It is not how much we have, but rather the way we use it. 50

51. my Bank and I Urgent and Important Activities Things that matter most should never be under the mercy of things that matter least. We spend our time in one of four ways, depending on the two factors that define an activity: urgent and important. 51

52. my Bank and I Factors to balance Professional Financial Social Spiritual Family Health 52

53. my Bank and I Prioritize your time and tasks 53

54. Prioritizing and delegating. Planning and Organizing Scheduling and Executing Three Steps to Effective Time Management 54

55. my Bank and I Effective vs. Efficient 55

56. my Bank and I Steps to Successful Time Management 1. Set specific business and personal goals. 2. Create a monthly calendar, recording major tasks. 3. Create a weekly schedule of your tasks/ duties, meetings, etc. 4. Decide on specific times to do on each course. 5. Make a to-do list for each day the night before or during breakfast. 56

57. my Bank and I Production vs Productive Capability Covey stresses that you must balance Production (P) with Productive Capability (PC). You need to allocate time to improve your Productive Capability. You shouldn't spend time doing unimportant things. 57

58. my Bank and I 58 MODULE 3: Habits of Public Victory

59. my Bank and I 59 Private Victory 80% Paradigm Shift PRINCIPLES CENTERED PARADIGM

60. my Bank and I Habit 4 Think Win-Win Think win-win is based on the principles of Interpersonal Leadership. It means seeking mutual benefit in human interactions. Think Win-Win isn’t about being nice, nor is it a quick-fix technique. It is a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration. To be successful you should learn to leverage the strengths of others. To do this effectively involves being able to find Win/Win deals. 60

61. my Bank and I Build high-trust relationships. The focus should be on them , “trust is not the objective, trust is a by-product of the other things that you do. The FOCUS should be on them. Behavior Communication Quality of your work 61

62. my Bank and I Emotional Bank Account It is a metaphor that describes the amount of TRUST that has been built up in a relationship. 62

63. my Bank and I Any Say or Do in a relationship can be : WITHDRAWEL(-) DEPOSIT(+) -300 +100 -200 +500 -700 +600 =1200 =1100 Cultivate…RELATIONSHIPS by making more deposits than  withdrawals. 63

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65. my Bank and I Emotional Bank: Six Main Deposits Understanding People Attending to little things: Keeping Commitments Clarifying expectations Showing personal integrity Apologizing sincerely when you make a withdrawal 65

66. my Bank and I It is not my way, it is not your way, it is a better way. 66

67. my Bank and I 6 Paradigms of Human Interaction When relationships are vital to your success, Win/Win is the solution. “In the long run, if it isn’t a win for both of us, we both lose. That’s why win-win is the only real alternative in interdependent realities.” Steven Covey 67

68. my Bank and I Dimensions of the Win/Win Approach 68

69. my Bank and I Our Strength lies in Our differences, not in similarities. Steven Covey 69

70. my Bank and I Use Effective Collaboration Engagement. it starts with listening, being in the moment. Active listening and engagement is necessary to establish rapport and trust. Keeping it Real (being Authentic). We must always expect authenticity across collaboration efforts. A Bias for Learning & Discovery Respect for Team Members. Driving a Positive Vibe. We all want an upbeat work dynamic. It’s more fun to have fun, after all. Focus on Results. 70

71. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood Covey observes that few people have training in listening. Most people don't listen. They wait to talk. my Bank and I 71

72. my Bank and I S eek First to Understand… We were taught how to talk, walk, write but to listen ….???? You are 100% responsible for communication with the others whether you are sending or receiving . 72

73. my Bank and I S eek First to Understand… Because we listen autobiographically (from the perspective of our own paradigms), we tend to respond in one of four ways: 73

74. my Bank and I Communication Pitfalls 74

75. my Bank and I Communication Pitfalls I know you believe you Understand what you Think I said, But I am, Not sure You realize That what You heard Is not What I meant Did you say 6 or 9? Different Perception 75

76. my Bank and I Communication Pitfalls 76

77. my Bank and I Overcoming Communication Pitfalls You can never understand a person if you listen to him through your paradigm. You must put yourself in his shoes. ? 20% 80% What you heard What’s not being said 77

78. my Bank and I Overcoming Communication Pitfalls 7%: words 38%: vocals 55%: non-verbal impressions Eye looks (100% expressing) 7% 38% 55% Listening : 78

79. my Bank and I Overcoming Communication Pitfalls Hearing is a physical ability that requires no intellectual effort. Listening is not the same as hearing. Listening is more than simply hearing sounds. It is an active process that requires thinking, attention and hearing. 79

80. my Bank and I Get ready for it Listen to understand rather than to refute Take responsibility for comprehending Control emotions Be mentally agile Basic Rules of Listening 80

81. Habit 6: Synergize What is synergy? It means that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.“ Covey emphasizes that we must value the differences between people and how they view the world. 81 my Bank and I

82. Few people experience synergy in their lives because most people have been scripted into DEFENSIVE OR PROTECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS . You don't have to take insults personally. You can sidestep negative energy. You can look for the good in others. You can express ideas, feelings, and experiences in a way that will encourage others to be open. Synergy Is Based On The Principle of Creative Communication It’s not me! It’s You! 82 my Bank and I

83. Levels Of Communication COOPERATION TRUST Defensive (Win/Lose or Lose/Lose) Respectful (Compromise)} Synergize (Win/Win) 83 my Bank and I

84. The Essence of Synergy Real strength is based on difference not on similarity “This is a natural law” 84 my Bank and I

85. Leverage Diversity/Value Differences Respects, understands, values and seeks out individual differences to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. 85 my Bank and I

86. Leverage Diversity/Value Differences The key to valuing those differences is to realize that all people see the world, not as it is, but as they are." 86 my Bank and I

87. Leverage Diversity/Value Differences You demonstrate this value when you: Seek to understand different perspectives and cultures Contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported Apply others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results Are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations and ways of communicating H andle bias, poor treatment, and conflict Demonstrate that you value others HAVE SELF-AWARENESS 87 my Bank and I

88. Solving Problems 5 Steps of Problem Solving 88 my Bank and I

89. Leveraging Creative Team Collaborative “Look behind any creative success story and you’ll usually find a great team, a group of passionate people who raised each other’s game.”  ( Christian Jarrett ) 89 my Bank and I

90. my Bank and I 90 MODULE 4: Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

91. Principles for Team Creativity 91 my Bank and I

92. my Bank and I Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have— YOU . It means having a balanced program for self-renewal. BALANCE  Change + Growth + Effectiveness 92

93. Group Discussion What is the impact of using a dull saw to cut down a tree? my Bank and I Imagine you are going for a walk in the forest when you come upon a man sawing down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. “I’m sawing down a tree,” he says. “How long have you been at it?” You ask. “Two or three hours so far,” he says, sweat dripping from his chin. “Your saw looks dull,” you say. “Why don’t you take a break and sharpen it?” “I can’t. I’m too busy sawing,” is his reply. 93

94. my Bank and I Four Dimensions of Personal Renewal RENEWAL Heart (Social/Emotional) Managing key relationship, Synergy, empathy Family activities, Social activities Spirit (Spiritual) Religious activities, Prayers, Service, Inspiration. Body (Physical) Exercise, rest, nutrition Stress management Mind (Mental) Reading, Planning, Visualizing, Learning and Meditation BALANCE  Change + Growth + Effectiveness 94

95. my Bank and I Enable Growth Through Continuous Improvement The fundamental principle of ‘nature’ is to grow continuously which means continuous improvement 95

96. my Bank and I Seek Continuous Learning Continuous learning  is the process of learning new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis. This can come in many forms, from formal course taking to casual social learning. It involves self-initiative and taking on challenges. 96

97. Benefits of Continuous Learning my Bank and I 97

98. Anything You Neglected or Not In Use, Dies! my Bank and I “Neglect your body, and it will deteriorate. Neglect your car, and it will deteriorate. Watch TV every available hour, and your mind will deteriorate. Neglect your family, and it will deteriorate. Anything that is not consciously attended to and renewed will break down, become disordered, and deteriorate.” — Stephen R. Covey 98

99. my Bank and I 99 MODULE 5: Emotional Intelligence

100. 16 my Bank and I Emotional Intelligence , your gateway to career success 100

101. 17 my Bank and I “ Emotional Intelligence Sets Apart Average and High Performers 101

102. my Bank and I To deal successfully with other people , To manage one’s self, To motivate other people, To understand one's own feelings To appropriately respond to the challenges of workplace and environment Emotional Intelligence is the ability of an individual: 102

103. 19 my Bank and I Researches have shown that success in life requires more than intelligence (IQ), it requires high emotional intelligence (EQ). We’ve seen brilliant people who struggle throughout life. Do you know? 103

104. my Bank and I Out of control of emotions make smart people stupid. Daniel Goleman, 1998 You Won’t Believe It! 104

105. Why EQ? my Bank and I 105

106. Why EQ? 23 my Bank and I Managing adversity & Handling setback Helps you to cope when change & uncertainty hits organization or personal lives. Helps you manage and work with divers team and customers Helps you stay focus and on track by remembering purpose & vision. Helps you advance in your career 106

107. 24 my Bank and I IQ v/s EQ (Intelligence Quotient v/s Emotional Quotient) The research shows that IQ can help you to be successful to the extent of 20% only in life. The rest of 80% success depends on your EQ 80% EQ 20% IQ Then What is Success? (Discuss) 107

108. 25 my Bank and I GETS YOU HIRED GETS YOU FIRED/PROMOTED THE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS 108

109. 26 my Bank and I 109 Characteristics of a High EQ Person A time to wait and a time to watch , A time to be aggressive and a time to be passive , A time to be together and a time to be alone , A time to fight and a time to love , A time to work and a time to play , A time to cry and a time to laugh , A time to confront and a time to withdraw , A time to speak and a time to be silent , A time to be patient and a time to decide . 109

110. 27 my Bank and I 110 Characteristics of a Low EQ Person “ If only I had a different job … …” “ If only I had finished graduation … …” “If only I had been handsome/beautiful …” “If only my spouse had stopped drinking …” “If only I had been born rich and famous…” “If only I had good contacts…” “If only I had better friends …” “If only I had married someone else …” “If only I had a better boss/supervisor 110

111. 28 my Bank and I Once upon a time there was a bunch of baby frog participating in a competition. The target was to get to the top of a high tower. A crowd of people had gathered to observe the race and encourage the participants . The start shot rang out 111

112. One by one some of the baby frogs fell off… ...Except those who fastly climbed higher and higher.. Quite honestly: None of the onlookers believed that the baby frogs could actually accomplish getting to the top of the tower. The crowd kept on yelling: "It’s too difficult. Nobody is going to make it!" 29 my Bank and I 112

113. More baby frogs became tired and gave up... ...But one kept going higher and higher ..... He was not about giving up! At the end everybody had given up, except the one determined to reach the top ! The crowd kept on yelling: Never, he is NOT going to make it! 30 my Bank and I 113

114. All the other participants naturally wanted to know how he had managed to do what none of them others had been able to do ! One competitor asked the winner, what was his secret? The truth was....... The winner was deaf!!!! 31 my Bank and I 114

115. The lesson to be learned : Don’t ever listen to people who are negative and pessimistic... …they will deprive you of your loveliest dreams and wishes! Always be aware of the power of words, as everything you hear will interfere with your actions ! You must be in control of your words, actions, and feelings. 32 my Bank and I 115

116. 33 my Bank and I Therefore: Always stay POSITIVE Thou shall be in control of your emotions and demonstrate empathy in all situations. 11th Commandment to Career Success! 116

117. my Bank and I 117 Going Forward… What Can You Do?

118. my Bank and I 118 3 Inspiring Quotes From Stephen Covey Can Boost Your Success 1: "Live out your imagination, not your history.“ 2: "There are three constants in life... Change, choice, and principles.“ 3: "Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.”

119. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS my Bank and I 119

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