Run Highly-Effective Teams By Creating Principle-Based Habits

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Kory Kogon

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kory Kogon, Vice President of Content Development at FranklinCovey. With over 25 years of business expertise spanning frontline roles to executive leadership, she brings a deep understanding of how to apply FranklinCovey’s world-renowned content to drive success within organizations. Her insights into the strategies and principles for building exceptional leaders, robust systems, and winning cultures demonstrate how FranklinCovey’s blended learning solutions create real, practical impact—enabling the critical behavior changes needed for transformational results.

She is a co-author of the #4 Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, and Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager. 

In this episode, we discuss the enduring relevance of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 35 years after its release and explore how these principle-based habits can be applied in contemporary settings. Kogon shares her insights on being proactive, the importance of empathy in communication, effective time management, and fostering a culture that embraces these habits. She also touches on the significance of well-being in the workplace and how organizations can support their employees’ mental health.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Habit one, be proactive, is foundational for leadership.
• Empathy in communication is critical in today’s world.
• Time management is about prioritizing what’s truly important.
• Building a culture around the Seven Habits takes time and effort.
• Well-being is essential for productivity and effectiveness.
• The principles of the Seven Habits remain unchanged over time.
• Organizations must listen to their employees’ needs for well-being.
• Effective leaders model the behaviors of the Seven Habits.
• Understanding others’ perspectives can prevent miscommunication.

Questions I asked Kory Kogon:

[00:00] Introduction to the Seven Habits

[03:05] The Importance of Being Proactive

[06:06] Understanding and Empathy in Communication

[09:01] Time Management and Prioritization

[12:02] Building a Culture of the Seven Habits

[14:58] Well-Being and the Seventh Habit

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