Given the recent discussion of leadership, specifically in Public Administration, this brief overview compares ideas proposed by Stephen R. Covey in his 1989 book entitled, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to current literature of leadership theory. A current perspective on these habits is the focus. No evidence is found in contrast to Covey's suggested habits as compared to ethical leadership theory, authentic leadership theory, transformational leadership theory, servant leadership theory, and leader-member exchange theory, and it remains a recommended reference for effective leadership.
Literature ReviewThis review attempts to compare Covey's identified seven habits of effective leaders to the current literature on leadership related to each of the habits highlighting the value of each.Covey thus identifies the seven habits of highly effective people as: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.