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7 Habits of Highly Effective People vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey and Think Again by Adam Grant.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen Covey
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 381 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~9.5 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 1989 | 2021 |
| Author | Stephen Covey | Adam Grant |
| Category | Estrategia y gestión | Liderazgo |
| Publisher | Free Press | Viking |
Choose 7 Habits of Highly Effective People if…
- → You're interested in estrategia y gestión.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in liderazgo.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- ✓ Enfoca tu energía en tu Círculo de influencia: en aquello que sí puedes controlar, para aumentar tu efectividad personal y tu capacidad de liderazgo proactivo.
- ✓ Adopta la filosofía de Empiece con el fin en mente al definir la misión central de tu organización antes de tomar decisiones tácticas, para asegurar que todos los esfuerzos estén alineados de forma estratégica.
- ✓ Practica Sinergia valorando las diferencias entre los integrantes de tu equipo y aprovechando sus fortalezas diversas para crear soluciones mejores que las que cualquier persona podría lograr por sí sola.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopta una Mentalidad de Científico tratando las estrategias de tu negocio como hipótesis que requieren pruebas constantes y validación con nuevos datos del mercado y retroalimentación.
- ✓ Cultiva la Humildad Segura, reconociendo los límites de tu conocimiento para mantenerte abierto a mejores ideas y a perspectivas estratégicas más precisas provenientes de tu equipo.
- ✓ Fomenta una Cultura de Replanteamiento en tu equipo premiando la “valentía de equivocarte” y promoviendo que se cuestionen de manera regular las mejores prácticas establecidas en la organización.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. If you specifically need liderazgo, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or Think Again better? +
7 Habits of Highly Effective People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People focuses on estrategia y gestión, while Think Again focuses on liderazgo. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or Think Again? +
Think Again is shorter (320 pages, ~8.0 hours) compared to 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (381 pages, ~9.5 hours).
Should I read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.