THE SEVEN HA BITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIV E PEOPLETHE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLEStephen R.Covey#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLEROVER 10 MILLION SOLDTHEHABITS OFHIGHLYEFFECTIVEPEOPLEPowerful Lessonsin Personal Change"Destined to be the personal leadership handbook of thedecade."-Scott DeGarmo,Editor-in-Chief Success magazineStephen R.CoveyFRANKLIN COVEY CO.THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTTVE PEOPLEStephen Covey has written a remarkable book about the human condition,so elegantly written,sounderstanding of our embedded concerns,so useful for our organization and personal lives,that it'sgoing to be my gift to everyone I know.--Warren Bennis,author of On Becoming a LeaderI've never known any teacher or mentor on improving personal effectiveness to generate such anoverwhelmingly 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 and GambleStephen Covey is an American Socrates,opening your mind to the 'permanent things'-values,family,relationships,communicating.-Brian Tracy,author of Psychology of AchievementStephen R.Covey's book teaches with power,conviction,and feeling.Both the content and themethodology of these principles form a solid foundation for effective communication.As an educator,I think this book to be a significant addition to my library.--William Rolfe Kerr,Utah Commissioner of Higher EducationFew students of management and organization--and people--have thought as long and hard aboutfirst principles as Stephen Covey.In The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,he offers us anopportunity,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 changeyour life.--Tom Peters,author of In Search of ExcellenceThe ethical basis for human relations in this book defines a way of life,not just a methodology forsucceeding at business.That it works is apparent.--Bruce L Christensen,President,Public Broadcasting ServiceAt a time when American organizations desperately need to energize people and produce leaders atall levels,Covey provides an empowering philosophy for life that is also the best guarantee of successin business...a perfect blend of wisdom,compassion,and practical experience.-Rosabeth Moss Kanter,editor of the Harvard Business Review and author of When Giants Learn to DanceI have learned so much from Stephen Covey over the years that every time I sit down to write,I'mworried about subconscious plagiarism!Seven Habits is not pop psychology or trendy self-help.It issolid wisdom and sound principles.--Richard M.Eyre,author of Life Balance and Teaching Children ValuesWe could do well to make the reading and use of this book a requirement for anyone at any level ofpublic service.It would be far more effective than any legislation regarding ethical conduct.--Senator Jake Garn,first senator in spaceWhen Stephen Covey talks,executives listen.-Dun's Business MonthTHE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTTVE PEOPLEStephen Covey's inspirational book will undoubtedly be the psychology handbook of the'90s.Theprinciples 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 OperaI found this book stimulating and thought-provoking.In fact,I keep referring to it.--Richard M.DeVos,President,AmwayWinning is a habit.So is losing.Twenty-five years of experience,thought,and research haveconvinced Covey that seven habits distinguish the happy,healthy,successful from those who fail orwho must sacrifice meaning and happiness for success in the narrow sense.-Ron Zemke,coauthor of The Service Edge and Service AmericaStephen 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 heteaches 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 ManagerThe Seven Habits are keys to success for people in all walks of life.It is very thought-provoking.--Edward A.Brennan,Chairman,President and CEO,Sears,Roebuck and CompanyCovey validates the durable truths as they apply to family,business,and society in general,sparingus the psycho-babble that pollutes so much of current literature on human relations.His book is not aphotograph,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 and Television SocietyKnowledge is the quickest and safest path to success in any area of life.Stephen Covey hasencapsulated the strategies used by all those who are highly effective.Success can be learned and thisbook is a highly effective way to learn it.--Charles Givens,President,Charles J.Givens Organization,Inc.,author of Wealth Without RiskI 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 andapplying its principles--Senator Orrin G.HatchOne 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 WinningIt's powerful reading.His principles of vision,leadership,and human relations make it a practicalteaching tool for business leaders today.I highly recommend it.--Nolan Archibald,President and CEO,Black and Decker