Seven habits of highly effective people

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Praise for
The Seven Habits
ofHighly Effective People
by Stephen R. Covey
"Stephen Covey has written a remarkable book about the human
condition, soelegantlywritten, sounderstandingofourembedded
concerns, so useful for ourorganizational and personallives, that
ifs going to be my gift to everyone I know."
—^Warren Bendshs, author of
On Becominga Leader
/
"I've never known any teacher or mentor on improving personal
effectiveness to generate such an overwhelmingly positive reac
tion, ... Thisbook captures beautifully Stephen's philosophy of
principles. I think anyone reading it willquickly understand the
enormousreactionIaridothershavehadtoDr.Covey'steachings."
—John Pepper,President,
Procterand Gamble
"Stephen Covey is an American Socrates, opening yovu: mind,to
the 'permanent things'—^values, family, relationships, communi
cating."
—^BrianTracy, author of
PsychologyofAchievement
"Stephen R. Covey's book teaches with power, conviction, and
feeling.Boththe content and the methodology ofthese principles
form a solid foundation for effective communication. As an edu
cator, I find this book to be a significant addition to my library."
^WlLUAM RoLFE KeRR
Utah Commissioner of Higher Education
"Fewstudents ofmanagement and organization—and people-
have thought aslong andhardabout first prindples asStephen
Covey. InThe SevenHabitsofHighlyEffectivePeople, heoffers usan
opportunity, nota how-to guide. The opportunity is to explore
ourselves and our impact on others and to do so by taking
advantage ofhisprofound insights. It is a wonderful book that
could change your life."
—^Tom Peters, author of
In Sei^rch ofExcellence
"Theethicalbasisforhumanrelationsin this bookdefinesaway of
life, not just a methodology for succeeding at business. That it
worksis apparent."
—Bruce L. Chrbtensen, President,
Public BroadcastingService
"At a time when American organizations desperately need to
energize people andproduce leaders atalllevels. Coveyprovides
anempoweringphilosophyforlifethatisalsothebestguaranteeof
successin business ... a perfectblend of wisdom, compassion,
and practicalexperience."
—^Rosabeth Moss Kanter
editor ofthe Harvard BusinessReview
and author of When Giants Leam to Dance
"I havelearnedsomuchfromStephenCovey overtheyearsthat
every time I sit downto write, I'm worried aboutsubconscious
plagiarism! SevenHMtsisnotpoppsychologyortrendyself-help.
It is splid wisdom and soimd principles."
—^RichardM. Eyre, author of
Life Balanceand Teaching Children Values
"We wotdd do weU to make the reading and use of this book a
requirementforanyoneatanylevel ofpublicservice. Itwould be
farmoreeffective thananylegislation regardingethicalconduct."
—^SenatorJake Gasn
first senator in space
"When Stephen Covey talks, executives listen."
—Dun's BusinessMonth
"Stephen Covey's inspiration^ book wiU 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 fotmd this book stimulating and thought-provoking. In fact, I
keep referring to it."
—^Richard M. DeVos
President, Amway
"Wirming isa habit. Soislosing. Twenty-fiveyears ofexperience,
thought, and research have convinced.Covey that seven habits
distinguish the happy, healthy, successful from those who failor
who must sacrifice meaning and happiness for success in the
narrow sense."
—Ron Zemke, coauthor of
The ServiceEdge and ServiceAmerica'
"Stephen R. Covey is a marvelous hiunan being. He writes
insightfullyandhe cares aboutpeople. The equivalentofan entire
library of success literature is foxmd in this one volume. The
principles he teaches in The Seven HabitsofHighlyEffective People
have made a real difference in my life."
—^Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.
author of The One-MinuteManager
"TheSevenHabitsarekeystosuccessforpeoplein allwalksoflife.
It is very thought-provoking."
—^Edward A. Brennan, Chairman, President and CEO,
Sears, Roebuckand Company
"Covey validates the durable truths as they apply to family,
business,andsocietyingeneral,sparingusthepsycho-babblethat
pollutesso much of current literature on human relations. His
bookisnot a photograph, but a process,and shouldbe treated as
such. He is neither an optimist nor a pessimist, but a possibilist,
who believesthat we and we alone can open the door to change
withinourselves. There are manymore thansevengoodreasonsto
read this book."
—Steve Labunski, Executive Director,
International Radio &Television Society
"The Seven Habits ofHighly Effective People is by now one of the
bestsellingbooks of alltime."
—Fortune Magazine
"I know ofno one who has contributedmore tohelpingleadersin
our societythan Stephen R.Covey. . . .Thereisno literateperson
in our society who would not benefitby reading this book and
applying its principles."
—Senator Orrin G. Hatch
"One of the greatest habits you can develop is to leam and
internalize the wisdom of Stephen Covey. He lives what he says
and this book can help you live, permanently, in the 'Winner's
Circie.' "
—^Dr. DenisWattlev
authorof ThePsychology ofWinning
"Ifs powerful reading. His principles of vision, leadership, and
human relations make it a practical teaching tool for business
leaders today. I highly recomanend it."
—^Nolan Archibald
President and CEO, Black & Decker
"The Seven Habits ofHighly EffectivePeople suggestsa disdplme for
our personal dealings with people which would be undoubtedly
valuable if people stopped to think about it."
—JamesC. Fletcher, Director, NASA
"Awonderful contribution. Dr. Covey has synthesized the habits
ofourhighestachieversandpresentedtheminapowerful,easyto
use program. Wenow have a blueprintfor openingthe American
mind."
—CharlesGarheld, author ofPeakPerformers
"SevenHabitsisanexceptionalbook.Itdoesabetterjobofinspiring
a person to integrate the different responsibilities in one's life—
personal, family, and professional—than any other book I have
read."
—^Paul H. Thompson, Dean,
MarriottSchoolofManagement, BYU,
and author ofNovations
'Coveyis hot and getting hotter."
—Business Week
"Goodbye, Dale Carnegie. Stephen Covey has had a profound
influenceon mylife. !His principles arepowerful. Theywork.Buy
this book. Read it, and as you live the principles your lifewillbe
enriched."
—^Robert G. Allen
author of Creating Wealth and Nothing Down
"In the '90s, America needs to imlock the door to increased
productivityboth on a business and personalbasis. The bestway
to accomplish this goalis throughenhancingthe humanresource.
Dr. Covey's Seven Habits provides the guidelines for this to
happen. TThese principles make great senseandare righton target
for the times."
—^F. G. "Buck" Rodgers
author of The IBMWay
"Thisbook isfilledwith practicalwisdom forpeople who want to
take control oftheir lives, theirbusinesses and theircareers. Each
time Iread a sectionagain I get new insights, which suggests the
messages are fundamental and deep." '
=—Gifford Pinchot ni
author of Intrapreneuring
"Mostofmy learning has come from modelingafter other people
and what they do. Steve's book helps energize this modeling
process through highly effectiveresearch and examples."
—^Fran Tarkenton
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
"Not only does the 'character ethic' win hands down every time
over the 'personalityethic' in thebattle ofeffectiveness, italso will
bring greaterfulfiUmentandjoy toindividuals seeking meaningin
their personal and professional lives."
—Larry Wilson, author of
Changing theGame: The NewWay toSell
"Fxmdamentals are the key to success. Stephen Covieyis a master
ofthem. Buy his book, but most importantly, use it!"
—^Anthony Robbins
author of Unlimited Power
"Covey is the hottest self-improvement consultant to hit U.S.
business since Dale Carnegie."
—USAToday
"This book cont^s the kind of penetrating truth about human
rlaturethatisusuallyfoundonlyinfiction.Atthe end,youwillfeel
not only that you kiiow Covey, but also that he knows you/'
—Orson Scott Card
winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards
"StephenCoveyaddsgreatvaluetoanyindividualororganization,
notjustthroughhiswords.Hisvisionandintegrity—^hispersonal
example—^move peoplebeyondmeresuccess."
—^Tom F. Crum, cofounder.
TheWindstar Foundation, and author of
TheMagic ofConflict
"Withallthe responisibilities and demandsoftime,travel, work,
andfamiliesplaceduponusintoday'scompetitiveworld,ifsabig
plus tohave Stephen Covey*^ The Seven Habits ofHighly Effective
People to refer to."
—^Marie Osmond
"InTheSevenHabitsofHighlyEffectivePeople, StephenCoveyserves
up a seven-course meal onhow to take control ofone'slife and
become the complete, fulfilling person one envisions. It is a
satisfying, energetic, step-by-step book thatisapplicable for per
sonaland business progress."
—^Roger Staubach,NFLHaUof Fame quarterback
"The conclusions he draws in this book underscore the need to
restore the characterethicin our society. Thiswork is a valuable
addition to the literature of self-help."
—^W. ClementStone, foimder. Success Magazine
"StephenCovey'sdeliberateintegrationoflifeandprinciplesleads
to squaring inner thought and.outward behavior, resulting iii
personalaswellaspublic integrity."
—Gregory J. Newell,U.S. Ambassador to Sweden
"Thisbookhas thegiftofbeingsimple withoutbeingsimplistic."
—^M. Scott Peck,
authorofTheRoadLess Traveled
"Iamreadingitwithprofit. ... Itismostthoughtfulandenlight
ening." •
—NormanVincentPeale, authorof
The PowerofPositive Thinking