Legends Spotlight: Stephen Covey

Stephen R. Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and motivational speaker born on October 24, 1932, and passed away on July 16, 2012. He is best known for his influential book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, published in 1989 and sold over twenty-five million copies in forty languages.

Covey’s philosophy was based on the idea that success in life and business is about achieving goals and living according to principles that promote personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness.

“Live out of your imagination, not your history” — Stephen R. Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People are:

• Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
• Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
• Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood(Listen Before You Talk)
• Habit 6: Synergize (Together Is Better)
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)

Covey’s work has significantly impacted the field of personal development and self-help, as well as business management and leadership. He has been recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Americans, and his ideas continue to inspire and guide individuals and organizations worldwide.