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New York Times bestseller — over 25 million copies sold
The No. 1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century

'[Thirty] years after it first appeared, the wisdom of The 7 Habits is more relevant than ever . . . exactly what we need now'
Arianna Huffington

Considered one of the most inspiring books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has guided generations of readers for the past three decades. Presidents and CEOs have kept it by their bedsides, students have underlined and studied passages from it, teachers and parents have drawn from it, and individuals of all ages and occupations have used its step-by-step pathway to adapt to change and take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. Now this thirtieth anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 habits with fresh insights from Sean Covey.

With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity - principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

About The Authors

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Recognized as one of Time magazine’s twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, business leader, and author. His books have sold more than 40 million copies (print, digital, and audio) in more than fifty languages throughout the world and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the 20th Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard University and a doctorate from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, the most trusted leadership company in the world.

Sean Covey is a business executive, author, speaker, and innovator. He is President of FranklinCovey Education and is devoted to transforming education throughout the world through a principle-centered leadership approach. Sean is a New York Times bestselling author and has written several books, including the Wall Street Journal #1 business bestseller The 4 Disciplines of Execution, The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, which has been translated into twenty languages and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. Sean and his wife, Rebecca, live with their children in the Rocky Mountains.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (May 19, 2020)
  • Length: 464 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471195204

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Raves and Reviews

‘[Thirty] years after it first appeared, the wisdom of The 7 Habits is more relevant than ever. On an individual level people are burning out, and on a collective level we are burning up the planet. So Dr. Covey’s emphasis on self-renewal and his understanding that leadership and creativity require us to tap into our own physical, mental, and spiritual resources are exactly what we need now’

– Arianna Huffington

‘Every so often, a book comes along that not only alters the lives of readers, but leaved an imprint on the culture itself. The Seven Habits is one of those books’

– Daniel Pink, the author of Drive

‘It stands the test of time as one of the most important books of our time’

– Indra Nooyi, board of directors of Amazon and the former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo

‘There are very few business books that are essential reading for anyone who wants to make a difference. This is one of the great ones’

– Seth Godin, blogger and national bestselling author of The Dip, Purple Cow and Tribes

‘The 7 Habits have guided many of us on our journey through the world of business. Simple but incredibly effective. A great guide for any aspiring leader!’

– Meg Whitman, CEO of Quabi, former CEO of Hewlett Packard

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is by now one of the best-selling books of all time’

– Fortune

‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is on of the most successful, top-selling books of all time – and with good reason. Tens of millions of people have used this material to completely change their lives, and I’m one of them! I’ve quoted and recommended this book to friends, business associates, and radio listeners several times a week for the past 20 years! If you want to be successful in life, you need this book in your library’

– Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host

Stephen Covey’s pathbreaking book continues to guide and inspire millions. It persuasively shows them that developing personal effectiveness can guide them on the road to happiness and help them lead the changes that will make the world a better place’

– Rosabeth Moss Kanter, PhD, Arbuckle Professor, Harvard Business School Chair and Director, Harvard University Advanced Leadership Initiative; bestselling author of Confidence and SuperCorp

‘The lessons outlined in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People are an important guide to success. This book is one of the top selling books of all-time for a reason. The success I've had in swimming and in life are accredited to a similar, pro-active, goal-setting approach - Dream, Plan, Reach. Through my Foundation's programming, we recognize the power of dreams and stress the importance of executing a detailed plan to propel you towards your goals’

– Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimmer

‘When I think of Steve Covey, I imagine him smiling as he hears the words 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.' An important reason Steve deserves such praise is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This book's lessons are as meaningful today, if not more so, than they were when Steve first penned them 25 years ago. The 7 Habits continues to be a must read-and a must reread’

– Ken Blanchard, PhD, author of The One-Minute Manager

‘After the 7 Habits training sessions we could really witness improvements in the ability of our employees to work together and this is exactly what we wanted. The fact that we have continued the training over the years shows that we think it's still worth it. The benefits in terms of personal development, better relations among employees and better efficiency when working across borders are so important for the success of an international corporation like Georg Fischer with companies on all continents’

– Yves Serra, CEO, GeorgFischer AG, Schaffhausen/Switzerland

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