Review:
Joshua HammondPresident, American Quality FoundationWe consider Stephen R. Covey to be one of the five most important contributors to shaping America's next level of thinking in quality. Phyllis J. DudenhofferInternational President, General Federation of Women's Clubs"Principle-Centered Leadership" gave me new insights into working with and for our volunteers. The ideas are basic, yet as we go through our life's work we sometimes overlook the simple basic truth. This book inspires me to build a better life. Thomas R. HortonChairman, American Management AssociationAs if Covey's first book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," was not enough, his new book "Principle-Centered Leadership" is a real tour de force. Catherine CrierCNN News AnchorThe world is in dire need of a paradigm shift in attitudes and values. Stephen Covey gives us the blueprint with which to create a better personal, business, and political environment and produce this fundamental change. All we need do -- is act! Willard JuleTotal Quality Manager, WestinghouseWhile the works of Deming and Juran have had a big impact on total quality, they give merely the pieces -- the 'things' part; Covey brings the 'people' part -- the glue that holds the pieces together -- that goes way beyond the 'things' and creates an exponential impact by empowering people. Sam WaltonChairman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Covey's philosophy for creating more meaningful relationships and successes in the workplace is one we should be striving to implement throughout business and industry, in the home and elsewhere, if we expect to be rewarded with happiness and a fulfilling future. I truly believe that the values he stresses in "Principle-Centered Leadership" are fundamental to developing a total quality environment. Sam Walton Chairman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Covey's philosophy for creating more meaningful relationships and successes in the workplace is one we should be striving to implement throughout business and industry, in the home and elsewhere, if we expect to be rewarded with happiness and a fulfilling future. Sam WaltonChairman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Covey's philosophy for creating more meaningful relationships and successes in the workplace is one we should be striving to implement throughout business and industry, in the home and elsewhere, if we expect to be rewarded with happiness and a fulfilling future. I truly believe that the values he stresses in "Principle-Centered Leadership" are fundamental to developing a total quality environment. Phyllis J. DudenhofferInternational President, General Federation of Women's Clubs "Principle-Centered Leadership" gave me new insights into working with and for our volunteers. The ideas are basic, yet as we go through our life's work we sometimes overlook the simple basic truth. This book inspires me to build a better life. Thomas R. HortonChairman, American Management Association As if Covey's first book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," was not enough, his new book "Principle-Centered Leadership" is a real tour de force. Willard JuleTotal Quality Manager, Westinghouse While the works of Deming and Juran have had a big impact on total quality, they give merely the pieces -- the 'things' part; Covey brings the 'people' part -- the glue that holds the pieces together -- that goes way beyond the 'things' and creates an exponential impact by empowering people. Catherine CrierCNN News Anchor The world is in dire need of a paradigm shift in attitudes and values. Stephen Covey gives us the blueprint with which to create a better personal, business, and political environment and produce this fundamental change. All we need do -- is act! Joshua HammondPresident, American Quality Foundation We consider Stephen R. Covey to be one of the five most important contributors to shaping America's next level of thinking in quality.
About the Author:
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, and author. His books have sold more than twenty-five million copies in thirty-eight languages, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a leading global training firm.
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