Stephen Covey

Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker. His most popular book was The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. His other books include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, The 8th Habit, and The Leader In Me — How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. He was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University at the time of his death.

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Stephen Covey

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Stephen Covey

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey