Stephen R. Covey - Seven habits of highly effective people

"Stephen Covey has written a remarkable book about the human condition, so elegantly written, so understanding of our embedded concerns, so useful for our organizational and personal lives, that it's going to be my gift to everyone I know."

- WARREN BENNIS, author of On Becoming a Leader

"I've never known any teacher or mentor on improving personal effectiveness to generate such an overwhelmingly positive reaction ....This book captures beautifully Stephen's philosophy of principles. I think anyone reading it will quickly understand the enormous reaction I and others have had to Dr. Covey's teachings."

- JOHN PEPPER, President, Procter & Gamble

"Stephen Covey is an American Socrates, opening your mind to the 'permanent things'-values, family, relationships, communicating."

- BRIAN TRACY,author of Psychology of Achievement

"Stephen R. Covey's book teaches with power, conviction, and feeling. Both the content and the methodology of these principles form a solid foundation for effective communication. As an educator, I find this book to be a significant addition to my library."

- WILLIAM ROLFE KERR, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education

"Few students of management and organization-and people-have thought as long and hard about first principles as Stephen Covey. In The Seven Habits ofHighlyEffective People, he offers us an opportunity, not a how-to guide. The opportunity is to explore ourselves and our impact on others and to do so by taking advantage of his profound insights. It is a wonderful book that could change your life."

- TOM PETERS,author of In Search of Excellence

"The ethical basis for human relations in this book defines a way of life, not just a methodology for succeeding at business. That it works is apparent."

- BRUCE L. CHRISTENSEN, President, Public Broadcasting Service

"At a time when American organizations desperately need to energize people and produce leaders at all levels, Covey provides an empowering philosophy for life that is also the best guarantee of success in business ... a perfect blend of wisdom, compassion, and practical experience."

- ROSABETH MOSS KANTER, editor of the Harvard BusinessReview and author of When Giants Learn to Dance

"I have learned so much from Stephen Covey over the years that every time I sit down to write, I'in worried about subconscious plagiarism! Seven Habits is not pop psychology or trendy self-help. It is solid wisdom and sound principles."

- RICHARD M. EYRE, author of LifeBalance and Teaching Children Values

"We would do well to make the reading and use of this book a requirement for anyone at any level of public service. It would be far more effective than any legislation regarding ethical conduct."

- SENATOR JAKE GARN, first senator in space

"When Stephen Covey talks, executives listen."

- Dun's Business Month

"Stephen Covey's inspirational book will undoubtedly be the psychology handbook of the '90s. The principles discussed are universal and can be applied to every aspect of life. These principles, however, are like an opera. They cannot simply be performed, they must be rehearsed!"

- ARIEL BYBEE, mezzo-soprano, Metropolitan Opera

"I found this book stimulating and thought-provoking, Infact, I keep referring to it."

- RICHARD M. DEVOS, President, Amway

"Winning is a habit. So is losing. Twenty-five years of experience, thought, and research have convinced Covey that seven habits distinguish the happy, healthy, successful from those who fail or who must sacrifice meaning and happiness for success in the narrow sense."

- RON ZEMKE, coauthor of The Service Edge and Service America

"Stephen R. Covey is a marvelous human being. He writes insightfully and he cares about people. The equivalent of an entire library of success literature is found in this one volume. The principles he teaches in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People have made a real difference in my life."

- KEN BLANCHARD, Ph.D., author of The One-Minute Manager

"The Seven Habits are keys to success for people in all walks of life. It is very thought-provoking."

- EDWARD A. BRENNAN, Chairman, Presidentand CEO, Sears, Roebuck and Company

"Covey validates the durable truths as they apply to family, business, and society in general, sparing us the psycho-babble that pollutes so much of current literature on human relations. His book is not a photograph, but a process, and should be treated as such. He is neither an optimist nor a pessimist, but a possibilist, who believes that we and we alone can open the door to change within ourselves. There are many more than seven good reasons to read this book."

- STEVE LABUNSKI, Executive Director, International Radio & Television Society

"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is by now one of the bestselling books of all time."

- Fortune Magazine

"I know of no one who has contributed more to helping leaders in our society than Stephen R. Covey ....There is no literate person in our society who would not benefit by reading this book and applying its principles."

- SENATOR ORRIN G. HATCH

"One of the greatest habits you can develop is to learn and internalize the wisdom of Stephen Covey. He lives what he says and this book can help you live, permanently, in the 'Winner's Circle.'"

- DR. DENIS WAITLEY author of The Psychology of Winning

"It's powerful reading. His principles of vision, leadership, and human relations make it a practical teaching tool for business leaders today. I highly recommend it."

- NOLAN ARCHIBALD, President and CEO, Black & Decker

"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People suggests a discipline for our personal dealings with people which would be undoubtedly valuable if people stopped to think about it."

- JAMES C. FLETCHER, Director, NASA

"A wonderful contribution. Dr. Covey has synthesized the habits of our highest achievers and presented them in a powerful, easy to use program. We now have a blueprint for opening the American mind."

- CHARLES GARFIELD, author of Peak Performers

"Seven Habits is an exceptional book. It does a better job of inspiring a person to integrate the different responsibilities, family, and professional-than any other book I have read."

- PAUL H. THOMPSON, Dean, Marriott School of Management, BYU,and author of Novations

"Covey is hot and getting hotter."

- Business Week

"Goodbye, Dale Carnegie. Stephen Covey has had a profound influence on my life. His principles are powerful. They work. Buy this book. Read it, and as you live the principles your life will be enriched."

- ROBERT C. ALLEN author of Creating Wealth and Nothing Down

"In the '90s, America needs to unlock the door to increased productivity both on a business and personal basis. The best way to accomplish this goal is through enhancing the human resource. Dr. Covey's Seven Habits provides the guidelines for this to happen. These principles make great sense and are right on target for the times."

- F. G. "BUCK" RODGERS, author of The IBM Way

"This book is filled with practical wisdom for people who want to take control of their lives, their businesses and their careers. Each time I read a section again I get new insights, which suggests the messages are fundamental and deep."

- GIFFORD PINCHOT Ill, author of Intrapreneuring

"Most of my learning has come from modeling after other people and what they do. Steve's book helps energize this modeling process through highly effective research and examples."