Stephen Covey

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Born:	October 24,1932
Died:
Residence:	Utah ,USA
School:	BS in Business Administration at University of Utah, MBA from Harvard, MBA in Business Administration at Harvard University and DRE in Church History and Doctrine from Brigham Young University
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• An internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author
• His books focus on leadership, management, productivity in the workplace, and the values of family and a happy home life.
• A member of the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity
• Stephen R. Covey was recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans and one of Sales and Marketing Management's top 25 power brokers
• He is an international bestseller author
• He received the National Fatherhood Award in 2003
• Dr. Covey currently serves on the board of directors for the Points of Light Foundation
• He is the cofounder and Vice Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange listed company Franklin Covey (NYSE:FC). The educational organization aims to improve the lives of individuals and organizations with coaching, corporate training, public workshops and assessment services. Franklin-Covey has offices in 123 countries, with more than 110 retail stores.
• Covey served as assistant to the president.
• The eight honorary doctorate degrees awarded to him.
• Awarded as the first Thomas More College Medallion for continued service to humanity

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Title: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Author: Stephen Covey The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People presents an inside-out approach to effectiveness that is centered on principles and character. Inside-out means that the change starts within oneself. For many people, this approach represents a paradigm shift away from the Personality Ethic and toward the Character Ethic.

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Title: First Things First Published:

Title: Principle-Centered Leadership Author: Stephen Covey The key to dealing with the challenges that face us today is the recognition of a principle-centered core within both ourselves and our organizations. Dr. Covey offers insights and guidelines that can help you apply these principles both at work and at home -- leading not just to a new understanding of how to increase quality and productivity, but also to a new appreciation of the importance of building personal and professional relationships in order to enjoy a more balanced, more rewarding, more effective life.

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Title: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Published:

Title: The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Author: Stephen Covey The 8th Habit offers philosophical new ways to think about our purposes in life. At this challenging time in history, it motivates us to consider how we can perform the roles required of the new leader. Here you will read ideas that will help you incorporate the messages of The 8th Habit to achieve greatness in your own life.