1. Be proactive. This is the ability to control one's environment, rather than the opposite, as is so often the case. Managers need to control their own environment, by using self-determination and the ability to respond to various circumstances.

1. 积极主动。 这是一种控制环境的能力，而不是让环境来控制我们。 管理人员需要运用自我决断的能力以及对不同环境的应变能力来有效控制自己所处的环境。

2. Begin with the end in mind. This means that the manager must be able to see the desired outcome, and to concentrate on activities which help to achieve that end.

2. 以终为始。 管理人员必须能够预见期望的结果，然后再集中精力于那些帮助实现结果的要务上。

3. Put first things first. A manager must manage his own person. Personally. And managers should implement activities which aim to achieve the second habit. Covey says that habit 2. is the first, or mental creation; habit 3 is the second, or physical creation.

3. 要事第一。 管理人员必须要能够管理自己， 也即自我管理。 管理人员所做的事情，都要能够围绕第二个习惯。 Covey认为，以终为始是第一位的，是心智创造的过程。 要事第一是第二位的，是实际创造的过程。

4. Think win-win. This is the most important aspect of interpersonal leadership, because most achievements are based on shared effort. Therefore the aim needs to be win-win solutions for all.

4. 双赢思维。 这是人际关系领导力的最重要方面，因为大多数的成果都是建立在双赢基础上的。 因此，管理人员在实践中需要寻求能够实现双赢的办法。

5. Seek first to understand and then to be understood. By developing and maintaining positive relationships through good communications, the manager is understood by others, and he can understand the subordinates.

5. 知彼解己。 管理人员要通过有效的沟通，建立积极的人际关系，理解同仁和下属，自己也能够被他人理解。

6. Synergize. This is the habit of creative cooperation: the principle that collaborating towards attaining a purpose often achieves more, than could be achieved by individuals working independently.

6. 统合综效。 这一条是创造性合作习惯， 合作努力往往要比单枪匹马获得更多。

7. Sharpen the saw. We should learn from our previous experiences. And we should encourage others to do the same. Covey sees development as one of the most important aspects for being able to cope with challenges, and for aspiring towards higher levels of ability.

7. 不断更新。 我们要向过去的经验学习， 同时要鼓励其他人也这么去做。 Covey视过往经历为我们应对挑战、发展更高能力的一项最重要的资源。