The 8th Habit

From Effectiveness to Greatness

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

In the more than 15 years since its publication, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon. Tens of millions of people in business, government, schools, and families have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey's classic book.

The world, though, is a vastly changed place. The challenges we all face in our relationships, families, professional lives, and communities are of an entirely new order of magnitude.

Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it's for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.

Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today's new reality requires a sea change in thinking. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit.

So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and undervalued, with little or no sense of voice of unique contribution. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity's search for its "voice". This groundbreaking audiobook of next level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age.

Covey's new audiobook will transform the way we think about ourselves and our purpose in life, about our organizations, and about humankind. Just as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness.

NOTE: On the cover and in the introduction, the audio mentions that a free bonus DVD is included. It is NOT included with this audio; however, you're able to stream the content for free after signing up at the following FranklinCovey website: www.StephenCovey.com.

Listen to Stephen Covey's groundbreaking The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

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Critic reviews

"If organizations operated with Covey's ideas - and ideals - most people would undoubtedly find work much more satisfying." ( Publishers Weekly)

PARADIGM SHIFT HABIT

What did you love best about The 8th Habit?

The 8th Habit opens doors of thought.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the forward thinking of Steve. He walks-the-talk.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I don't know how to see the videos Steve referenced since I had the AUDIBLE book? This is the ONLY reason I didn't rate

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The first chapter hooked me instantly.

Any additional comments?

Can someone please tell me how to get the videos referenced in the audible book?

the legend lives.

this is a beautiful continuation of the 7 habits. it brings life together and makes every thing make sense. thank you for further changing my life Mr covey

Wisdom

This book is filled with wisdom and common sense (which is not always common practice).

Requires reader participation

This book is okay. It may even be important. But, it requires study and practice to possibly be of value to the reader.

The book extends the teachings of “Seven Habits” and so it repeats that material as part of the presentation.

The videos associated with the book did nothing for me. They were nice eye candy.

another excellent book by Stephen Covey

Master this habit and Excel in Life and your professional career. Time well spent and purchase well made.

Totally recommended!

It’s a great sequel to the 7 Habits, really enjoyed it.
I recommend to read that one first.

good follow on to the 7

This is a good, not great, follow up to the 7 habits. Dr Covey doesn't just rehash the principles of his "7 habits" in this book, and this is not just "cashing in" on that earlier success, for there is real value here. It is a bit long to the point however. Assuming you are a believer in the original 7 habits, and have found these habits effective, does the 8th require such a sales pitch as this lengthly text provides? Overall it is worth the time, but I wish I could have saved some.

New (skillset + mindset + toolset) = A new habit

Dr. Covey has done it again! He has distilled the wisdom of centuries of philosophy and religion with the pace of rapid changes since "The 7 Habits" was originally published.

"Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs." Achieving this habit requires total integration of your self, a skill that is always being developed. It relies on, and intertwines throughout the seven habits of effectiveness like a DNA helix or spiral staircase.

Not the 8th habit

The title leads you to believe that is in a “sequel” to the 7 habits, but having read it I’m thinking the title might be more of a marketing choice. This is a decent book but not nearly as holistic and clear-cut as the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s comprised of 90% old Covey material reworked into a system. Instead of a separate 8th habit it’s more like the 7 habits from another viewpoint with some new insights. If you have read 7 Habits this might widen your perspective somewhat, if you haven’t read it then pick that one up instead.

A good read...

It was a good read... Especially through audible..i could now burn a CD and then do a 'CD read' instead of flipping through the pages..

though I'd not compare the effect the ' Seven Habits...' had on me as a late teen...or a young guy..as to this one...where I am rightnow 34..

I think reading a book and capturing from it (and getting inspired) has a lot to do with your age and your mental status... i was one of the lucky youngsters to have read ' Seven Habits...' at that young age..and it shaped me very well..helped me correct myself..today i'm doing much happier ..with myself... and 8th habit just confirms the importance of 'principle b ased leadership', integrity, and being useful to others...which I have learnt by now!