Habit 6: Synergize From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Together, we are stronger and can accomplish more and greater things than we could by ourselves as individuals. This is called synergy. Synergy occurs when two or more independent things combine into a whole that is greater than the sum of its individual parts.

Synergy is the essence of principle-centered leadership. It unifies and unleashes the greatest powers within people. In this habit, Covey discusses the details regarding the path of synergy and shows how one can reap all the benefits that come with synergy.

The essence of synergy is to value differences, respect them, to build on strengths, and to compensate for weaknesses. It's about valuing the mental, emotional, & psychological differences between people. This opens up new insights, fresh ideas, and different perspectives.

Synergy is all about finding the middle or the higher way by seeking first to understand, valuing differences, & thinking win/win. Through creative collaboration, synergy allows for new possibilities, or solutions that are better than those that would have occurred individually.

How to obtain synergy in your life?

1. Respect other people's opinions, we are too quick to discard anything that doesn't confirm our existing beliefs. To achieve synergy, it is vital to value the perspectives of others. It will help us to come up with an accurate solution.

2. Patiently accept criticism; when individuals disagree with our ideas or solutions, as well as when we disagree with theirs, it is perfectly acceptable. We now have two angles from which to view a problem. It also helps us in identifying certain previously hidden flaws & gaps.

3. Value Differences, everyone possesses unique talents & shortcomings. Don't base your emotional life on the weaknesses of others. Instead, play to his strengths while attempting to compensate for his weaknesses. We need combined intelligence to get the best solution.

Major benefits of Synergy:

1. Synergy provides an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration that promotes trust.

2. A pool of opinions, viewpoints, ideas, and solutions to choose from. Synergy provides a great amount of diversity.

3. Synergy is a creatively satisfying endeavor. Synergy creates a comfortable environment in which people may freely share their thoughts without fear of criticism.

4. It enables a variety of bright minds to offer their perspectives on the issues to find the best solution.

Synergy enables you to create a setting with a 360-degree feedback system where everyone has an equal chance to offer suggestions and contribute. It also helps in improving your professional and personal relationships.

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