Book Summary: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey NOTE: This is a BOOK SUMMARY of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey ORIGINAL BOOK DESCRIPTION: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey | When it was first published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was an almost instant bestseller--and quickly became a permanent part of the cultural lexicon. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide in over 40 languages since its first publication, this book continues to help millions of readers become more effective in both their personal and professional lives. This is one of the rare books that has influenced presidents, CEOs, educators, and individuals all over the world not only to improve their businesses and careers but to live with integrity, service, dignity, and success in all areas of life. It has had an undeniable impact for the past 25 years--and will no doubt continue to be influential for many more. ------- In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, 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. ORIGINAL BOOK DETAILS: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Details from following version: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal ChangeOct 6, 2004 | Unabridged by Stephen R. Covey and Simon & Schuster AudioASIN: B0006IU4C0 ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was a world-renowned authority on leadership and family relations. He held a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah, an MBA from Harvard, and a PhD from Brigham Young University. Dr. Covey served as Vice Chairman of FranklinCovey Co., and was an in-demand speaker, teacher, and organizational consultant. Throughout his career, Dr. Covey brought new insight and understanding to millions of readers and students.