While this may seem very simple, they are paramount for any company. The CEO implemented a safety-first strategy and a zero tolerance for any safety issues. The company was underperforming at the time of a CEO change. The example he used was the Aluminum Company of America or ALCOA. Keystone Habits are the habits that will matter the most to an organization. The example he used was an American football team and how they went from last place to the championship by focusing on one play at a time. Focusing on the primary simplest tasks (routines) to achieve success can be most beneficial. The author also describes the “Golden Rule of Habit Change”. Without them our brains would potentially be overwhelmed by the minutiae of daily life and shut down. The pattern can be completed eventually without the reward or a modified reward. The author begins by describing the “Habit Loop” where by a cue is received, a pattern of behavior or Routine is performed and the individual is rewarded. The adage,” you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” may not be true anymore. The author discusses how habits produce a desired result whether intended or not. The Power of Habit is non-fiction book that explores how habits are formed and what influences them.
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