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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

Creating Powerful & Positive Relationships Within the Family

Stephen R. Covey

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
Foundational Concept+
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+
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Question 1 of 8
According to Habit 1 (Be proactive), what did psychiatrist Viktor Frankl realize was the one thing that could never be taken away from a person?
  • A. Their deeply held moral values and conscience.
  • B. Their freedom to choose how they respond to their circumstances.
  • C. Their ability to hope for a better future.
  • D. Their memories of loved ones and past happiness.
Question 2 of 8
What is the primary purpose of creating a 'family mission statement' as described in Habit 2?
  • A. To establish a strict set of rules that children must follow to avoid punishment.
  • B. To divide household chores and responsibilities fairly among family members.
  • C. To provide a blueprint of the family's purpose, values, and destination to keep them on track.
  • D. To impress friends and extended family with a formal declaration of family achievements.
Question 3 of 8
Which of the following is NOT one of the Coveys' four 'Big Rock' family systems recommended to help put first things first?
  • A. Regular family meal times.
  • B. Strict daily curfews for all family members.
  • C. Weekly family time to review schedules and solve problems.
  • D. One-on-one time to build trust with individual family members.
Question 4 of 8
In the context of Habit 4 (Think win-win), what does Stephen Covey's metaphor of the 'Emotional Bank Account' represent?
  • A. The financial savings a family sets aside for shared vacations and goals.
  • B. The level of mutual trust and communication built in a relationship.
  • C. The emotional toll that constant arguing takes on a family's well-being.
  • D. A tally system used to keep track of who wins and who loses in family disputes.
Question 5 of 8
According to Habit 5, what is a common mistake people make when trying to listen to another family member?
  • A. Asking clarifying questions to ensure they understood correctly.
  • B. Jumping in to give advice and worldly wisdom before fully understanding.
  • C. Setting aside distractions to focus entirely on the speaker's body language.
  • D. Waiting until the other person is completely finished before sharing their own feelings.
Question 6 of 8
How does the concept of 'synergy' (Habit 6) differ from simply compromising in a family setting?
  • A. Compromising results in a better outcome than synergy because both parties get exactly what they want.
  • B. Synergy means one person completely gives in to the other to avoid conflict.
  • C. Synergy combines individuals' unique strengths to create a better, higher alternative than what they could achieve alone.
  • D. Synergy requires an outside mediator to resolve the conflict, whereas compromise is done internally.
Question 7 of 8
What does it mean to 'sharpen the saw' as described in Habit 7?
  • A. Taking time to renew your family's physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.
  • B. Continuously improving your debate skills to win family arguments more effectively.
  • C. Cutting out negative influences and toxic friends from your family's life.
  • D. Working harder and longer hours to ensure the family's financial security.
Question 8 of 8
When applying the 7 Habits to your family life, where does the author suggest you should begin?
  • A. By calling a family meeting to point out everyone else's flaws.
  • B. By starting with yourself, allowing the positive effects to ripple outward.
  • C. By focusing on the most difficult child first to establish authority.
  • D. By trying to change your entire community before focusing on your immediate family.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Summary & Overview

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (1997) was written by Stephen R. Covey with, as he says, “such a passion . . . because family is what I care about most.” It’s a very personal book that talks about how the author, his wife, and nine children apply each of the habits in their family life. It can also be your guide to solving the problems you face in your family as you strive, individually and together, to become more effective.

Who Should Listen to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families?

  • Self-improvement seekers who want to understand how effective families work
  • Couples who want to raise their family in a nurturing environment
  • Fans of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

About the Author: Stephen R. Covey

Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a respected leadership authority, teacher, organizational consultant, and – most importantly for this title – a respected authority on family life. He authored the internationally best-selling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and has been published in over 40 languages. He was also a father to nine and grandfather to 55.

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