The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change - Hardcover

Covey, Stephen R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1476740054 ISBN 13: 9781476740058

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2013

Synopsis

Millions of copies sold.

New York Times Bestseller.

Named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century.

"Every so often a book comes along that not only alters the lives of readers but leaves an imprint on the culture itself. The 7 Habits is one of those books." --Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents--in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations across the world. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey's cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose.

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Review:

According to Steven R. Covey, to live with security and wisdom, and to have the power to take advantages of the opportunities that change creates, we need fairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity. Quite a tall order when you consider that most of us live our lives in a permanent state of flux, questioning our ideals and values and fighting a daily battle with the lack of self-confidence that stops us from taking risks of any kind. But, in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey manages to make it sound as if changing the way we look at ourselves and the world around us so that we can become more successful both personally and professionally an absolute doddle. He defines the "habits" as "the intersection of knowledge, skill and desire" and states that the "Seven Habits" of the title are not mutually exclusive, but rather when developed together help to form a well-rounded, sensitive, confident and effective human being.

As with many self-help books, much of what you read here is based on basic common sense and can at times be irritatingly obvious. However, what Covey manages to do so successfully is to break down the barriers which prevent all of us from taking a long hard look at ourselves, and then gradually introduces new rules which allow us to move first from dependence to independence and then towards the ultimate goal of interdependence. But of course, the only real way to test the value of The Habits--be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think "win/win", seek first to understand and then to be understood, synergise, sharpen the saw-- is to work on them. This book is as good as any place to start on the road to self-awareness and self-improvement in the workplace and in the home without becoming too irritatingly smug and self-satisfied. --Susan Harrison

Review:

"Covey's masterpiece, if it hasn't changed the world, has influenced millions of readers who can and will make our planet more peaceful and prosperous and prepared and purposeful."--Warren Bennis "author of On Becoming a Leader and Still Surprised "

"Happily, this book has advised and encouraged us for 25 years. Now, I encourage us to be loyal and supportive for another 25 years."--Maya Angelou

"No person lasts forever, but books and ideas can endure. Stephen R. Covey's life is done, but his work is not. It continues, right here in this book as alive today as when first written."--Jim Collins

"Fundamentals are the key to success. Stephen Covey is a master of them. Buy his book, but most important, use it!"--Anthony Robbins "author of Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within "

"Every so often a book comes along that not only alters the lives of readers but leaves an imprint on the culture itself. The 7 Habits is one of those books."--Daniel Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human

"The 7 Habits encompasses timeless principles that can help guide any company toward success."--Tony Hsieh "New York times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc. "

"The 7 Habits has 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 HP

"Twenty-five 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

"As the seminal work of Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has influenced millions around the world to be their best selves at work and at home. It stands the test of time as one of the most important books of our time."--Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo

"With all the responsibilities and demands of time, travel, work, and families placed upon us in today's competitive world, it's a pig plus to have Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to refer to."--Marie Osmond "author of The Key is Love: My Mother's Wisdom, A Daughter's Gratitude "

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1476740054
• ISBN 13: 9781476740058
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 391