The 7 Habits for 2025

As we step into the first quarter of 2025, it's time to take charge of our habits and unlock our full potential. FranklinCovey's reimagined "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®" course, launched in November 2024, offers a powerful framework to navigate the challenges of our modern workplace. This updated course is designed for the AI era, focusing on essential human skills that are more crucial than ever. It addresses three key areas: individual effectiveness, team collaboration, and strategic alignment. Based on the bestselling book that has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, the course provides a roadmap for personal and professional growth.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®

  1. Be Proactive®: Take initiative and responsibility for your life.
  2. Begin with the End in Mind®: Define your personal mission and goals.
  3. Put First Things First®: Prioritize and achieve your most important objectives.
  4. Think Win-Win®: Seek mutual benefit in all interactions.
  5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®: Listen empathetically and communicate effectively.
  6. Synergize®: Leverage diversity and create innovative solutions.
  7. Sharpen the Saw®: Continuously renew yourself for sustainable success.

These habits are structured around The Maturity Continuum®, progressing from Private Victory® to Public Victory® and ultimately to Renewal.

Why It Matters

In today's fast-paced, AI-driven world, human skills like emotional intelligence and proactive problem-solving are more valuable than ever. FranklinCovey's research shows that employees proficient in the 7 Habits are consistently rated as top performers and demonstrate higher engagement levels.

Call to Action

Don't let another day pass without investing in your personal and professional development. Take charge of your habits and transform your life this quarter:

  1. Visit the FranklinCovey website to explore the reimagined 7 Habits course.
  2. Choose the format that works best for you - available in-person, live online, or on-demand across 20 languages1.
  3. Commit to implementing one new habit each week for the next seven weeks.
  4. Share your journey with colleagues and friends, encouraging them to join you in this transformative experience.

Remember, great people build great organizations. By mastering these 7 Habits, you're not just improving yourself - you're contributing to a more effective, collaborative, and successful workplace. Don't wait - start your journey to becoming a highly effective person today!

Special Podcast Insight

In December 2024, I had the privilege of hosting Kory Kogon on "Your Partner In Success" radio, where she shared exclusive insights about the newly updated 7 Habits course. During our conversation, Kory highlighted how these habits are more critical than ever in navigating the complex landscape of modern work, especially with the rapid advancement of AI and technology.

Her appearance on the show provided listeners with a deep dive into how the 7 Habits can set professionals up for success in 2025. Kory, as FranklinCovey's Vice President of Content and Senior Consultant, brought her wealth of experience to our discussion, offering practical strategies for personal and professional transformation6.Listeners were particularly inspired by her perspective on continuous learning and adaptation - a core principle of the 7th Habit, "Sharpen the Saw®". Her message was clear: success is not a destination, but a continuous journey of growth and improvement.

Listen to that episode here or download and listen wherever you consume you favorite podcasts. We can also be found on YouTube and Audible.