Your Career Success Blueprint
(Day Six) The 7 Habits That Will Change How You Work
Day 6: Synergize - Create Teamwork Magic
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Subject Line: 1 + 1 = 3? How great teams make it happen
Today we’re exploring Habit #6: Synergize.
Synergy happens when people work together to create something better than any of them could create alone. It’s like 1 + 1 = 3.
“Synergy” is the sixth habit in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
It means working together with others in a way that creates something better than what any one person could do alone.
When people truly listen to each other, respect different ideas, and combine their strengths, they can come up with new and creative solutions.
This is synergy — when teamwork makes the result greater than the sum of its parts.
In the workplace, synergy helps teams solve hard problems and come up with fresh ideas. It’s not about winning an argument or getting your way.
It’s about being open to other people’s views and finding a better path together.
To create synergy, you must first build trust and communicate well. That’s why habits like “Think Win-Win” and “Seek First to Understand” are so important. When people feel safe and respected, they share more ideas, and that leads to better results.
Synergy doesn’t always happen quickly.
It takes time, patience, and the willingness to try something new. Sometimes, the best ideas come from unexpected places — even from someone with less experience.
In short, synergy is about valuing differences and using them as a strength. It’s not just about working together — it’s about creating something great together. For professionals, learning to synergize can lead to better teamwork, smarter decisions, and more success in any job or project.
How to create synergy at work:
Value different opinions and ideas
Build on what others say instead of shooting it down
Ask “What if we combined these ideas?”
Look for the strength in each team member
Signs of synergy:
The final result is better than anyone originally imagined
Everyone feels excited about the project
People build on each other's ideas
Creative solutions emerge
Today’s Challenge
In your next team meeting or project, actively look for ways to combine different ideas. Ask “How can we make this even better together?”
When you disagree with someone today, instead of arguing, ask “What am I missing?” or “What do you see that I don’t?”
Tomorrow, we’ll complete the circle with the habit that keeps you growing.
Create together!
Quotes from the Book
“Synergy is better than compromise. Compromise is 1+1=½ + ½ = 1. Synergy is 1+1=8, 16, or even 1,024!”
“Synergy is the highest activity in all life. It is the true essence of leadership and teamwork.”
“When we value differences in attitudes, beliefs, and opinions, we open the door to synergy.”
