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Stephen R. Covey

Né(e): October 24, 1932 – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Stephen R. Covey was an American educator, author, and business consultant best known for "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. His work focused on leadership, personal effectiveness, and principles-based living, earning him recognition as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential people.

Biographie et Parcours de l'Auteur

Stephen R. Covey was born on October 24, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, into a family deeply rooted in the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Encouraged from an early age by his supportive parents, Covey developed strong interests in public speaking and debate during high school. Entering the University of Utah at just 16, he earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration, then continued his education with an MBA from Harvard University. His academic trajectory culminated in a Doctor of Religious Education from Brigham Young University, where his research focused on organizational behavior and administration—fields that would later underpin his lasting contributions to leadership development.

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Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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There are three constants in life – change, choice and principles
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Leadership is a choice, not a position
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Begin with the end in mind
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Seek first to understand, then to be understood
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Strength lies in differences not in similarities
-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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