His original intent was specifically to discuss program management skills (at Microsoft), but I think this general framework is a good one for any effective IT person. I employ several of these in my security work and of course any of them can always be improved.
J.D. Meier’s Blog: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Program Managers
* Habit 1, Frame problems and solutions. * Habit 2, Sell visions. * Habit 3, Deliver incremental value. * Habit 4, Manage communication. * Habit 5, Connect with customers. * Habit 6, Execute. * Habit 7, Leverage the system.