Recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey has dedicated his life to demonstrating how every person can truly control their destiny with profound, yet straightforward guidance. As an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author, his advice has given insight to millions.
Some of Stephen R. Covey's milestones:
Over 20 million books sold (in 38 languages)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century
Authored four titles with sales exceeding one million copies each: First Things First , Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Latest book, The 8th Habit , has sold nearly 400,000 copies
International Man of Peace Award
National Fatherhood Award (father of 9, grandfather of 44)
Author of the best-selling nonfiction audio in history (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
No. 1 best-selling hardcover book on family (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families)
MBA from Harvard, doctorate degree from Brigham Young University
Board of directors for the Points of Light Foundations
Co-founder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, the leading global professional services firm with offices in 123 countries
International Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Awarded eight honorary doctorate degrees
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