NBA Commissioner Demonstrated Covey’s ‘7 Habits’

Photo of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, courtesy of Google.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s effective crisis-response Tuesday is a great example of some of the principles in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the groundbreaking life and business manual by the late Dr. Stephen Covey.

Covey, the bestselling thought leadership-author and management visionary, died July 16, 2012. He was 79. Here’s how Silver, who turned 52 Friday, showcased some of Covey's "habits":

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• He exercised the full authority and power granted by his position.
  
• Silver ran “to” the situation as opposed to “away” from it.
  
• He swiftly appointed an investigator, signaling he was listening.
  
• After concluding the investigation, Silver said he would share the results in a news conference.
  
• Silver stated his findings and sanctions unequivocally.
  
• He praised key stakeholders for their leadership and support.
  
• Silver began "with the end in mind."
  

Also:
Should Bigotry Get You Kicked Out Of The NBA? (NPR's "Tell Me More")
Do Fans Have Any Responsibility After Sterling's Comments? (NPR's "Tell Me More")
Los Angeles Clipper's Online Response (TMZ.com)

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