Habit 5 – Seek First To Understand
Habit 5 develops strategic communication skills by highlighting effective listening key points, refining outlook delivery methods and applying productive reasoning skills during valuable communication. Employing strategy in dialogue and correspondence helps avoid communication pitfalls, reinforces constructive interests and supports mutual understanding between parties. Habit 5 teaches you how to balance receptive and flexible communication skills with the ability to offer conclusive input and feedback — building a context for advanced personal and mutual interests and the achievement of short and long-term goals.