Stephen R. Covey - The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness

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Praise for The 8th Habit

Steve Covey does it again with cutting-edge thinking. The 8th Habit is about finding out why youre here and helping others to do the same. Is there a nobler cause? Dont miss this book!

Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Customer Mania!

Coveys work has influenced millions upon millions of people worldwide. In this book, he takes a huge conceptual leap and introduces us to ideas and practices that will have a profound impact on all our lives. The 8th Habit is a marvelous read, a triumph of the spirit and, in my view, Coveys most important work.

Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Management, USC; author of On Becoming a Leader ; and coauthor of Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders

Getting results in large companies is a very rare skill and this book captures how to do it. The guidance provided here will prove invaluable for leaders who are trying to drive tighter execution in their organizations.

Kevin Rollins, President and CEO, Dell Inc.

For years I have been using the 7 Habits as guiding principles in leading my business. I had to read The 8th Habit. Having done so, I am completely wowed, captured and empowered. The 8th Habit is a true masterpiece, a must-read. These principles of personal and organizational leadership, when lived, unleash human genius and inspire deep commitment and magnificent levels of service and satisfaction. This book will be my gift to all my associates as required reading for all of my future endeavors.

Horst Schulze, former President and COO of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

Stephen Covey has long been a surefooted guide to those desiring to better themselves. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness shows how to climb the summit of fulfillment and achievement.

Steve Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine

I hope Stephen writes a dozen more books. But should he not do so, The 8th Habit will clearly stand as the crowning achievement of a lifetime of service. May millions upon millions the world over read, share and be moved to firmly grasp the reins of their lives as a result!

Tom Peters, author of Re-imagine: Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age

This remarkable new book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, provides the key to unlocking a wondrous giftnamely, the greatness within each of us. It also achieves the same substantive standards Stephen Covey provided in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

John R. Wooden, Coach Emeritus, UCLA Basketball, and author of My Personal Best

Stephen Covey continues to amaze. With this book, he enables readers to take another giant step toward realizing the greatness that resides within ourselves and others. His 8th Habit is really a timeless principle of leadershipone of respect for the individual, an essential truth lost in a world that increasingly regards people as little more than a means of production. In a marketplace that is global and linked by seemingly infinite networks, Stephen helps us reveal and celebrate the unique greatness of the countless people who touch our lives every day. As the leader of 120,000 talented individuals in nearly 150 countries, I appreciate the distinctionand the framework for leadership that this learned man so freely shares.

William G. Parrett, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

With The 8th Habit, Stephen Covey has taken leadership to a new, inspiring level. A book that all who aspire to leadership positions must read.

Arun Gandhi, President, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

Great leaders know and appreciate the value of people. They dont just listen to the opinions of others, they seek them out. They make sure every member of their team has the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting contribution. They recognize that their most important responsibility as a leader is to develop their people, give them room to grow and inspire them to realize their full potential. This has long been our philosophy at Marriott, where we believe that if we take great care of our associates, they will take great care of our customers. Stephen Covey shares this philosophy, and his book The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness is an excellent guide on how to be a stronger, more effective and truly inspiring leader.

J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International, Inc.

As usual, Stephen R. Covey has excelled in focusing on what inspires the heart and at the same time gets the business done. The 8th Habitto have peace of mind and intense focusis essential.

Ram Charan, author of What the CEO Wants You to Know and coauthor of Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

I have been waiting more than a decade for the next phase of Stephen Coveys work on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The demands on my life have changed dramatically since I first read The 7 Habits and I needed another way to look at my life and my balance. I am inspired again!

Greg Coleman, EVP, Yahoo! Media and Sales

The 8th Habit is a powerful, practical road map for progressing beyond effectiveness. Anyone who aspires to happiness and fulfillment should read this book.

Clayton M. Christensen, Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

The Godfather of Leadership has done it one better! Stephen Coveys The 8th Habit will provide you with the ultimate tool to discover your unmistakable voice in pursuit of your true vision.

Pat Croce, former President, Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), and bestselling author of I Feel Great and You Will Too! and Lead or Get Off the Pot!

An absolute must-read for aspiring business executives who want to significantly increase their personal effectiveness in the workplace and at home. Covey has created a brilliant blueprint for both career and personal success in the new millennium.

Douglas R. Conant, President and CEO, Campbell Soup Co.

The 8th Habit is filled with timeless principles that will help both individuals and organizations in their pursuit of excellence. Stephens latest insights are challenging and compelling. This book is a call to action for twenty-first-century leaders.

Tim Tassopoulos, Sr. Vice President, Operations, Chick-fil-A

Stephen Coveys new work resonates strongly with my belief that every individual and every organization has the potential to achieve and sustain greatness. He understands that greatness requires passion and passion must be driven by core business practices that foster and reward collaboration, growth and commitment.

Ann Livermore, Executive Vice President, Technology Solutions Group, HP

I believe Stephen Covey has really captured the essence of what leadership is all about. The 8th Habit will turn out to be the most important one for successful executives.

Michael H. Jordan, Chairman and CEO, EDS

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