THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

Umar Covey has written a remarkable book about the human condition, so elegantly written, so understanding of our embedded concerns, so useful for our organization and personal lives, that it's going to be my gift to everyone I know. -- Warren Bennis, author of On Becoming a Leader I've never known any teacher or mentor on improving personal effectiveness to generate such an Overwhelmingly positive reaction.... This book captures beautifully Stephen's philosophy of principles. I think anyone reading it will quickly understand the enormous reaction I and others have had to Dr.Covey's teachings. -- John Pepper, President, Procter and Gamble Umar Covey is anAmerican Socrates, opening your mind to the 'permanent things' -- values, family, relationships, communicating. -- Brian Tracy, author of Psychology of Achievement Umar . Covey's book teaches with power, conviction, and feeling. Both the content and the methodology of these principles form a solid foundation for effective communication. As an educator, I think this book to be a significant addition to my library. -- William Rolfe Kerr, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education Few students of management and organization -- and people -- have thought as long and hard about first principles as Umar Covey. In The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, he offers us an opportunity, not a how-to guide. The opportunity is to explore our impact and ourselves on others, and to do so by taking advantage of his profound insights. It is a wonderful book that could change your life. -- Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence The ethical basis for human relations in this book defines a way of life, not just a methodology for succeeding at business. That it works is apparent. -- Bruce L. Christensen, President, Public Broadcasting Service At a time whenAmerican organizations desperately need to energize people and produce leaders at all levels, Covey provides an empowering philosophy for life that is also the best guarantee of success in business...a perfect blend of wisdom, compassion, and practical experience. -- Rosabeth Moss Kanter, editor of the Harvard Business Review and author of When Giants Learn to Dance I have learned so much from umar Covey over the years that every time I sit down to write, I'm worried about subconscious plagiarism! Seven Habits is not pop psychology or trendy self-help. It is solid wisdom and sound principles. -- Richard M. Eyre, author of Life Balance and Teaching Children Values We could do well to make the reading and use of this book a requirement for anyone at any level of public service. It would be far more effective than any legislation regarding ethical conduct.