The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best seller - over 40 million copies sold

The number one Most Influential Business Book of the 20th century

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated listeners for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work!

With Sean Covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders. They include:

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win/Win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity - principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

Download the accompanying reference guide.

©2002 Franklin Covey Co.

Critic reviews

"When Stephen Covey talks, executives listen." (Dun's Business Month)

Great book loved it , very inspiring book

I could listen over and over again. I have studied parts of this book for years but had not listened to it entirely

Fantastic

I have always wanted to read this book so glad I was able to listen to it .. Loved it.

Timeless life applications!

I read this book right after it was first released in 1990 and I have used it for various aspects of my life, personal and business. I also had the cassettes for years but lost them over time. However, recently my wife decided to read and study it again in detail, 16 years later and wanted me to download it from audible.com. This book is definitely on my favorite book list and in my opinion will become a timeless classic. The 'habits' are immune from social and professional development fads!

Helps me in times of frustration

I love this book. In times of frustration and times I need to reevaluate my thoughts, I listen to it again and it helps to uplift my spirit and think in a more positive manner. Life can be difficult and frustrating at times and this book helps me through those moments.

short book. but powerful

i loved the lay out of this book. very good examples.. I would read more

I've read the book already. Loved it so much.

Decided it would be that much better with covey reading it. One of those books that reading over again gives more insight. First book I can say I love.

Every adult should read

this book has changed my life and my family lives....I have read it 5 times. I have implemented it in my family's life and it has made us a better family.

Good Read

Mentioned common sense which we ignore in day-to-day life. it is definitely going to improve my life.

Timeless!

This classic teaching can benefit anyone! Should be required reading in high school. I will listen to this several more times.

Growth In Spite of Myself

Needed listening to delve honestly with my thinking. Can't wait to read it next time. Narrator excellent, Stephen Covey himself.