Stephen Covey
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Stephen R. Covey (born October 24 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is the author of the bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, as well as other books. He is the founder of the Covey Leadership Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the "Covey" of the Franklin-Covey Corporation, which makes planners and organizers.
The Seven Habits, Stephens first book, was extremely succesful and has sold over 10 million copies (ISBN 0671708635), the book argues against the "Personality Ethic" prevalent in many modern self help books, and instead promotes the "Character Ethic" which is more principle based. The book was first published in 1990. The follow up titles add to the original and form a cohesive philosophy for how to lead your life based on your principles. They include :
Principle Centered Leadership, published in 1992 (ISBN 0671792806).
First Things First, co-authored with Roger and Rebecca Merrill, published in 1996 (ISBN 0684802031).
The 8th Habit, published in 2004 (ISBN 0684846659).
Living the Seven Habits, published in 2000 (ISBN 0684857162).
All of the titles are additonally available as audio books.
Stephen works to help others gain proficiency in their lives, especially within the context of business and management. However, there is a welcome emphasis on the family and how to lead in all parts of your life, so the books are as applicable to a high powered executive as they are to a stay at home Mom (or Dad).
Similar authors might include Peter Drucker, David Allen as well as other more business-centered writers.
External links
- ISSSP Profile (http://www.isssp.com/index.asp?page=professional_profile&show=100018964)
- Covey Quotes (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/stephen_r_covey.html)