7 Habits Profile Essay

The Seven Habits Profile is divided into nine categories. The first two categories are considered foundational habits, and the remaining seven categories are considered the Seven Habits. I thought a great deal about my answers as I worked through my Seven Habits Profile. The profile has provided me with insight into my strengths and weaknesses. My scores range from fourteen to seventeen with eighteen being the highest achievable score. Meaning, I scored outstanding in five categories and very good in four categories. The results indicate that I am a very good leader however, there is room for improvement. I can utilize my assessment to become a more effective leader. The first category,” the emotional bank account”, is a foundational habit, in which I scored sixteen. My results indicate that I am a relational leader and place great emphasis on the well-being of my team and coworkers. Through relationships I am able to gain insight and understanding into the needs of my team and peers. This insight enables me to guide, motivate, and support each individual in the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. I am a leader who manages relationships effectively so that goals may be achieved successfully. I am not surprised that I scored lower in the foundational habit of “life balance”. Having a balance between work and

My score of fifteen, although considered “very good”, is one of my lowest scores. I will be able to improve this habit by prioritizing which tasks are the most important in the accomplishment of my goals. Additionally, my leadership will be improved by eliminating distractions which interfere with my ability to focus on priorities and goals. The success of my leadership will be dependent on becoming more disciplined in time management and avoiding