Emerging Trends in Leadership: A Report on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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EMERGING TRENDS IN LEADERSHIP 1
Introduction
This report is totally focused on the new emerging trends in the leadership style which
has not only changed the thinking of a common man but also has changed the business world. It
is focused on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People written by Dr. Stephen R.
Covey. He was an American educator, keynote speaker and a businessman who has analyzed
almost 200 years of literature on success (Oreg&Berson, 2011). The outcome of study was that
tactics has its limitations beyond which it cannot go further and then it is important to focus on
the aspects like traits, skills, techniques and positive attitude. According to Covey we all believe
that the world around us forms because of our strong perception and if we really want to change
this world we must focus on changing our self-first.
Shift from time management to change in behavior frame work
This book focuses on the behavioral framework which changes from time management to
changing the behavior of the person in order to assist them for success and try to find out
meaning of life. For this framework book stresses on how a person views their life and be ready
for a paradigm swing (Francis, O’Connor & Curran, 2012). As per Covey, a person feels stress
when he has to do lot of work but is unable to manage the same in specified time frame. In that
situation, he should develop a new viewpoint to address the current situation. It is always better
to show power and effectiveness in our character because it provides a kind of of self-confidence
which is very important in case of facing challenges (Murray et. al, 2010). In other words this
book focus on the concept that if a person really want to be successful in their life they must
focus on the core personality within them instead of concentrating on their words and actions.
Leadership styles
The way of effective leadership is occupied with theories and researchers concerning
about the kinds of leaders, dissimilar features of leaders, and succeeding traits related with
operational leaders. Some argues that there are a set of characteristics and traits that are
universally acceptable. It is usually recognized that leaders are inspiration for their followers
irrespective of them being effective or ineffective. Leaders touch their lives in both positive aand
negative way (Avey,Wernsing&Luthans, 2008). Leaders integrally have more control, which
gives them more influence. There are many leadership classes and features such as