Books by Stephen R. Covey

Stephen Richards Covey (1932-2012) was a businessman, professor, and best-selling author. He had a degree in business administration and a doctorate in Religious Education. He is widely known as the author of the following books: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” “The 8th Habit,” “First Things First,” “Principle-Centered Leadership,” and “The Leader In Me.”

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First Things First

Stephen R. Covey

While most traditional time management approaches emphasize time efficiency and tasks, “First Things First” stresses the importance of living a life that reflects your highest priorities. It concentrates on the principles of effectiveness, providing a compass for shifting your focus from what is urgent to what is truly important. This principle-centered approach will improve your quality of life, balancing your personal and professional responsibilities.

Book cover of The 8th Habit by Stephen R. Covey — critical summary review on 12min

The 8th Habit

Stephen R. Covey

In this update to the original classic book on habits by Stephen R. Covey, titled “The 8th Habit,” he provides an addendum that is adequate to the new Knowledge Worker Age. The focus is on finding your voice, or the things that inspire you innately, followed by the tools to effectively express it.

Book cover of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey — critical summary review on 12min

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey

This straightforward and comprehensive self-help classic, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey, supplants the personality ethic with an interdependence-based “character ethic.” Effective people align themselves with fundamental principles and universal values when making decisions or taking action. Search the win-win scenarios by understanding your partner first.

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